VENTURA COUNTY — Ventura County Animal Services is in extreme crisis. The Camarillo Shelter has just passed 140% capacity, with 205 dogs occupying 146 indoor/outdoor kennels suitable for around-the-clock housing. This unprecedented overcrowding has led to a severe outbreak of upper respiratory infection (URI) among our canine population, jeopardizing their health and well-being.
Community Action Strongly Requested:
- RECLAIM IMMEDIATELY: If your pet is at the shelter, reclaim them as soon as possible.
- FOUND DOGS: VCAS will continue to accept lost animals who are sick, injured, and/or aggressive. However, those who find healthy dogs are asked to avoid bringing them to the shelter if possible. Rather, please follow these crucial steps:
- To share found dogs on VCAS social media, email a clear a face picture to info@vcas.us. Include their location found (address, cross streets, city) and your contact info.
- Visit www.vcas.us/LostAndFound to file a found animal report and to view additional reunification tips.
- Contact numbers or scan QR codes on the dog’s collar.
- Post the dog’s photo and location on social media.
- Take the dog to a veterinarian to get scanned for a microchip.
- ADOPT: VCAS is waiving all dog adoption fees until further notice. The VCAS team will provide essential counseling on managing exposure risks upon adoption.
We cannot stress enough the urgency of this situation. Thank you for your continued support during these unprecedented and challenging times.
Ventura County Animal Services