Home for the Holidays — Pets looking for Foster Folks
♪♫♪ I’ll be home for Christmas, you can count on me. Please have snow and mistletoe, and presents under the tree ♪♫♪ We don’t have snow or mistletoe, but we have animals that would love to stay with you for a few nights! Short term foster homes are needed this holiday season for a select […]
EMERGENCY ALERT: Ventura County Animal Services
From their Facebook Page: In 35 years of operation we have NEVER been so OVERCROWDED! We have 554 available dogs, cats and rabbits but 600+ in our care! We URGENTLY need RESCUE RESPONSE to stay NO KILL! 64 animals came in TODAY and 75 came in YESTERDAY!!! We’ve suspended owner surrenders but people are bringing […]
ENJOY A NIGHT OF CHRISTMAS CHEER AND HELP AN ABANDONED PET FIND A HOME!
It’s not too late to get your ticket for the Dec. 16 holiday musical event “I’ll Be Home for Christmas”! Featuring a special appearance by Kaley Cuoco, star of The Big Bang Theory, and her new furry friend, Chester (rescued by Paw Works), the show benefits Paw Works non-profit animal rescue. Your ticket can help […]
Why Not A National Day of the Farm?
By Sheryl Hamlin Speaking to a sold out audience at the 2015 Ventura County Farm Day barbecue, Mary Maranville thanked her team which included the farmers who opened their operations to the public, the sponsors, the volunteers and the institution of farming itself saying we need to thank the 1% who provide food for the […]
2nd Annual Hogs for Dogs — Fundraiser
Calling All Riders and Non-Riders! October 17th Ride beings at Ventura Harley-Davidson Ride ends at Ventura County Animal Services Non-Riders 11AM – 3PM at the Animal Shelter $25 to Register as a Rider (+ $10 for additional riders) FREE to attend shelter festivities. TONS of Vendors, Prizes, Raffles and live Music! Call Jann at (818) […]
Killing Animals vs killing children
When we hear of the death of child who was abused or neglected we feel a few seconds of empathy for their families, but life goes on. Our feelings may sometimes extend beyond empathy for the families and we may feel momentary anger directed at the killer or the Agency who may have been involved […]
Ventura County Animal Services honored at Board of Supervisors: No Kill for 2014
By Debra Tash At its February 3rd meeting the Ventura County Board of Supervisors recognized the combined efforts of Ventura County Animal Services (VCAS) staff and volunteers to turn area shelters to “No Kill in 2014.” Only 9% of the animals brought in are euthanized, those who are too ill or present a hazard to […]
Court decision dooms countless wild animals to painful deaths
. . . . Editor’s Note: In the last rainstorm approximately 95,000 acre feet of water was lost due to the court decision giving the Delta Smelt. This would have been enough supply to support the needs of half the inhabitants of San Diego for one year. This coyote and millions of other animals like […]
