City of Port Hueneme, CA
10/29/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/29/2025 08:14
ADOPTION FEES WAIVED THRU END OF 2025
A message from Esteban Rodriguez, Director of Ventura County Animal Services:
Our shelters are over capacity, and VCAS urgently needs the community's help with adoptions and rescue support. 263 animals are in the shelter, with an additional 239 in foster care. Of the dogs in our kennels, 61 have been with us for over 100 days, some for over a year.
When animals are in our shelter for too long, their physical and emotional health begin to decline. They become more susceptible to sickness as their immune systems weaken. As stress builds, it becomes increasingly difficult for our staff and volunteers to safely provide the care and enrichment each animal needs. What these dogs ultimately need is placement outside of the shelter system.
We're asking our community of adopters, fosters, and rescue partners to step up now. If you've been considering adoption or fostering, we ask that you choose to adopt from Ventura County Animal Services. Rescues, please rescue animals from Ventura County.
Please share this urgent message with family, friends, and in your own networking groups. Thank you.
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