The Humane Society of Ventura County will hold its fourth annual fund-raiser on Sunday, Sept. 12. Proceeds go to the private nonprofit organization’s animal shelter in Ojai.

The “Cats in the Canyon & Hounds in the Hollow” event, which will feature an Italian buffet, music by the Iron Mountain Boys blue grass band and a silent auction, will run from 2 to 5 p.m. at Boccali’s Restaurant at 3277 Ojai-Santa Paula Road in Ojai.

Silent auction prizes include: a seven-night stay in Hawaii, Channel Islands excursions courtesy of Island Packers, two airline tickets provided Alaska Airlines and two tickets to the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. Attendees also will get a chance to visit with animals from the shelter.

Tickets purchased in advance are $40 for adults and $20 for children 12 and under. Tickets bought on site will be $50 and $25, respectively.

HSVC receives no direct financial assistance from city, county, state agencies or national animal welfare organizations such as the Humane Society of the United States and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Fundraising events, grants, bequests, investments and donations are its only sources of income. For tickets or more information, call Volunteer Coordinator Kate Nelson or shelter staff at 646-6505.