The Humane Society of Ventura County will host its third annual “Purrs & Paws Holiday Crafts Boutique” from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Balboa Middle School cafeteria, 247 S. Hill Road, Ventura, CA. Admission is free.

More than 30 local artisans and vendors will be selling their handcrafted items. Funds raised through this event go towards the care and protection of the animals of the shelter, including a much needed renovation of the dog kennels. It costs approximately $960,000 yearly just to keep the shelter open. The Humane Society of Ventura County receives no direct financial assistance from city, county and state agencies, the ASPCA or the Humane Society of the United States. Fundraising events, grants and donations are the HSVC’s only sources of income.

There are some vendor spaces still available. Download the application form at www.hsvc.org, or call 805 646-6505 x 104 or email Heather Rowe at heatherr@hsvc.org.