A special Rescue Readers session will be held this Sunday, April 28th, 2024!  If you have kids ages 4-14 who would like to read to shelter animals, click here to learn more about the program and how to RSVP.  See you Sunday!

This Saturday, April 27th, 2024, 11am-4pm at the Community Center Park East – 800 Hobson Way in Oxnard.  CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS!

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Pet Behavior & Training

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Pets don’t come with instruction manuals.  Whether you’re a first-time pet owner or a seasoned pet parent, questions will arise.  We have several great resources to help.

Our dedicated Animal Care Team has provided resources to help address common behavior issues you may be experiencing;  from marking in the house to jumping on guests.  If you need more direct assistance, please email us at info@vcas.us.

TRAINING: Common training techniques:

How to teach your dog “place” behaviors.

BEHAVIOR: Common pet behavior issues:

Dogs barking too much (ASPCA article)

Dog chewing on furniture… (ASPCA article)

Dogs interacting negatively with children

Dog Aggression (ASPCA article)
Dog Separation Anxiety
15 hours of Dog Relaxation Music to Help with Separation Anxiety
Dog Whining (ASPCA article)
Cats not using the litter box (ASPCA article)
Cat Spraying (ASPCA article)
Cat Scratching (ASPCA article)
Cat Aggression (ASPCA article)
Introducing Cats and Dogs

Other Pet Behavior Resources:

Local Certified Dog Trainer

www.doggenie.com – Dog Genie (Genie Tuttle)

LOCATION AND HOURS OF OPERATION

CAMARILLO ANIMAL SHELTER

The Camarillo Animal Shelter, the main shelter, is located between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara Counties and houses the majority of animals coming into VCAS.  This location also houses our Administrative Offices and Veterinary Hospital.

  • CAMARILLO ANIMAL SHELTER
    600 Aviation Drive
    Camarillo, CA 93010
  • Office Hours: 9:00am - 6:00pm
    Adoption Hours: 1:00PM - 6:00PM*
    Closed Mondays & Holidays

Simi valley Animal Shelter

The Simi Valley Animal Shelter is a smaller facility offering many of the same services as the Camarillo Shelter, such as the intake of stray and surrendered animals, pet adoptions, pet licensing, and the reclaim of lost animals.

  • SIMI VALLEY ANIMAL SHELTER
    670 W. Los Angeles Ave.
    Simi Valley, CA 93065
  • Office Hours: 1:00pm - 6:00pm
    Adoption Hours: 1:00pm - 6:00pm*
    Closed Mondays & Holidays

*No new animals can be taken out of their kennels to be seen 30 minutes prior to the end of Adoption Hours.

Contact information

  • 1-888-223-PETS (7387)
    Main: 805-388-4341
    FAX: 805-388-4393
  • info@vcas.us
  • ON-CALL PHONE HOURS
    Weekdays: 7:30 - 5:30
    Weekends: 8:00 - 4:00

CLOSED HOLIDAYS**

  • New Year’s Day
    Martin Luther King Jr. Day
    President’s Day
    Memorial Day
    Independence Day
    Labor Day
    Thanksgiving Day
    Christmas Day

    CLOSING EARLY
    Christmas Eve - 3:30pm
    New Year's Eve - 3:30pm

    **VCAS remains open (during normal business hours) for those reclaiming lost pets or bringing in found animals even when closed on Mondays or holidays.

pet licensing

Pet license documentation may include:

  • Proof of age for senior discount
  • Proof of rabies vaccination
  • Copy of renewal notice

Licensing Questions?

  • 1 (877) 239-6072

Additional Resources

Ventura County Animal Services
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