Ventura County Animal Services Takes In 22 Dogs from an Oxnard Encampment in California: Group Includes 8 Puppies as County Shelters Run at About 130 Percent Capacity
Oxnard, Ventura County, California — Ventura County Animal Services said it assisted Oxnard Animal Control on November 2, 2026, in bringing 22 dogs to safety from near a river bottom encampment in west Oxnard, including eight puppies.
The agency media coverage page lists reports by several outlets on November 2 and 3 about the dogs. Reports said the pack had been reported running loose near 5th Street and Harbor Boulevard, near an encampment and the West Montalvo Oil Field.
Ventura County Animal Services responded along with the nonprofit Dog Days Search and Rescue.
The agency said the dogs appear to be in good overall condition and all are available for adoption through the Camarillo Animal Shelter.
Reports said the dogs will be spayed or neutered, vaccinated and microchipped before going to new homes.
VCAS spokesperson Jules Hooper told media the shelter expects the eight puppies to be adopted quickly because they are comfortable around people.
The agency said both of its shelter locations were operating at about 130 percent of capacity when the dogs arrived.
Residents can visit Ventura County Animal Services at 600 Aviation Drive in Camarillo or view the available dogs at vcas.us/dogs.
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