For animal control officials, roundup was a Catch-22

Nearly two dozen dogs found at an encampment in Oxnard are now available for adoption through Ventura County Animal Services. The dogs, including several puppies, were moved to the Camarillo Animal Shelter on Nov. 2 following a coordinated response by VCAS, Oxnard Animal Control and Oxnard police. Despite living outdoors, the 22 animals appeared well-fed and in generally good health, with no apparent signs of mistreatment or neglect, according to animal services officials. The agency first received a report about the dogs just before 10 a.m. Oct. 23. An animal control officer patrolled the neighborhood that day but did not locate any dogs. On Nov. 2, Oxnard Animal Control requested assistance from the county in securing the animals. Responders arrived at approximately 7:30 a.m. and were directed by Oxnard police to the area where the dogs’ caretaker was living. Several puppies emerged from bushes and approached the officers, while the caretaker brought the adult dogs out to meet them.

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