FREE ADOPTIONS!  Due to overcrowding, we are waiving adoption fees for all animals (dogs, cats, rabbits, etc.) through November 30th, 2024.

Visit www.vcas.us/GivingTuesday to support your local animal shelter this Giving Tuesday.  Thank you!

RED FLAG WARNING:  December 9th-11th.  Secure fences and gates.  Bring pets indoors.  Visit www.VCemergency.com for the most current information.

🎄 SANTA PAWS are up!  Visit www.vcas.us/SantaPaws to view and download your holiday portraits!

🎃 HALLOWEEN PHOTOSHOOT PORTRAITS!  TAP/CLICK HERE for Halloween Photoshoot Portraits.

108% Kennel Capacity

FREE DOG ADOPTIONS end Sunday, Nov. 3rd, 2024.

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Temporary Pet Boarding

The following is not a comprehensive list of pet boarding facilities.  Please note that most boarding facilities require proof of rabies vaccination.  Contact your veterinarian for these documents.  Ventura County Animal Services does not offer boarding at either of our shelters in Camarillo or Simi Valley and is not responsible for the daily operation of boarding facilities within our county.  Please research various facilities to ensure the right fit your you and your pet.  To submit a pet boarding facility not listed here, please email info@vcas.us with subject “Website.”  Thank you.

All Dogs Rule!
805-524-1100
2492 Grand Avenue
Fillmore, CA 93015

Anacapa Animal Hospital (Banfield)
(For Medical Boarding Services)
805-644-5521
5380 Ralston Street
Ventura, CA 93003

The Barkley
818-889-2275
31166 Via Colinas
Westlake Village, CA 91362 

CARL’s Pet Care Center
805-525-3212
901 Mission Rock Road
Santa Paula, CA 93060

Doggin’ Around
805-223-3630
3222 Bunsen Ave.
Ventura, CA 93003

Flying High Pet Resort
805-445-9099
2255 Pleasant Valley Road Suite “E”
Camarillo, CA 93012

Inglis Pet Hotel
805-485-7140
3889 Southbank Road
Oxnard, CA 93036

Laughin’ Dog Inn
805-798-2457
Santa Rosa Valley
Camarillo, CA

Lazy Dog Kennels
805-444-4916
5380 Gabbert Rd.
Moorpark, CA 93021

Rancho Sequoia Veterinary Hospital
805-522-7476
3380 E. Los Angeles Ave
Simi Valley, CA 93063

Ventura Highway Luxury Boarding
805-643-DOGS (3647)
4692 Ventura Ave.
Ventura, CA 93301

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 & Adoption Hours: 1:00pm - 6:00pm (DST)
    Office & Adoption Hours: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
    Closed Mondays & Holidays

*Please note that 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

    NOTE: 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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Ventura County Animal Services conducts all fundraising and donor-related activities through its non-profit 501(c)(3) foundation, “Animal Services Foundation of Ventura County” TAX ID: 77-0504872.  Copyright© 2024 County of Ventura, California. All Rights Reserved. View our Privacy Policy and Accessibility Statement.

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TRANSLATE DISCLAIMER

The VCAS.US website has been translated by Google Translate. Reasonable efforts have been made to provide an accurate translation, however, no automated translation is perfect nor is it intended to replace human translators. Translations are provided as a service to users of the VCAS.US website, and are provided “as is.” No warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, is made as to the accuracy, reliability, or correctness of any translations made from English into any other language. Some content (such as images, videos, Flash, etc.) may not be accurately translated due to the limitations of the translation software.

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