New Director of Ventura County Humane Society Eyes Expansion to Serve More Animals • Kind Joe

Daniel Roselle, the recently appointed executive director of the Humane Society of Ventura County, is already hinting at future growth and renewed commitment to animal welfare.

Here is the rundown 👇

Read this especially if you care about animal rescue, nonprofit leadership in Ventura County, or upcoming expansions in local animal care facilities.

📍 What Just Happened

The Humane Society of Ventura County has appointed Daniel Roselle, a longtime Oak View resident with a background in communications and nonprofit work, as its new executive director as of October 1, 2025. Roselle succeeds in a leadership role that supports shelter operations, outreach, and animal advocacy.

📋 Key Details

Professional Background: Roselle has experience in the nonprofit sector and in communication strategy, but has now turned full focus to animal care and rescue
Personal Mission: He describes the work as uniquely rewarding and deeply meaningful, saying his goal is to impact the lives of both animals and the people who care for them
Future Plans: Roselle is exploring potential ways to expand the shelter’s capacity and community services, though specific plans have not yet been made public
Current Operations: The shelter, based in Ojai, provides a range of services including animal adoption, lost and found, humane education, and cruelty investigations

🔍 Why This Matters

Leadership transitions often signal shifts in vision and capacity for growth
With increased community interest in humane animal treatment, potential expansions could mean more animals served and better outreach across Ventura County
Roselle’s background in advocacy and technology may help modernize and broaden the shelter's impact

🐾 How You Can Help

The Humane Society of Ventura County welcomes donations, volunteers, and community involvement to support its mission. Local residents can also adopt or foster animals in need or attend future events supporting shelter expansion and education.

🧠 The Bottom Line

Under Daniel Roselle’s new leadership, the Humane Society of Ventura County is poised to deepen its commitment to animal welfare and possibly grow its services. Community support and continued engagement will be key to any successful expansion in the months ahead.