FOSTERS WHO BECAME FAMILY: Bernie

By Uchenna C. Okeke Every foster journey begins with a simple act of saying “yes” and sometimes that yes lasts a few weeks. Other times, it changes a life forever.  […]

One More Dog, One More Chance: Why Fostering Matters

For many animal lovers, the question isn’t if they want to help—it’s how. For Laurie Lewis, a new Humane Society of Loudoun County (HSLC) foster, the answer was clear: fostering […]

IF YOUR PET COULD SPEAK

Part 2 – I am FeLV+. But, please don’t count me out! By Uchenna C. Okeke Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) is a condition that often sparks fear or confusion. Too […]

HOW PETS IMPROVE THE LIVES OF SENIORS

By Uchenna C. Okeke Seniors! A companion animal can make an invaluable difference in the quality of your golden years. Whether it’s a playful dog or a calm cat, the […]

Let’s Celebrate “Adopt a Less Adoptable Pet” Week

By Lauren Puckett On average, cats spend 55 days in shelters before they’re adopted. That’s according to a 2020 study published in the Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science. The […]

Celebrating Success: Clear the Shelters 2024

Every year, the Clear the Shelters campaign lights up the nation, creating a powerful wave of compassion and action for our furry friends. Running from August 10 to September 10, […]

Toby’s Story: From Chunky Feral to Sweet Homebody

By Lauren Puckett Volunteers who feed and monitor the well-being of feral cat colonies are called Community Cat Caretakers. One of our caretakers shared this feel-good story about a community […]

Ladybelle: A Christmas Surprise

For most folks who celebrate Christmas, the tree has been taken down and the decorations stored away for another year. But, we had one more story bursting with holiday joy […]

Beating the Odds: A Bonded Trio Finds Their Fur-ever Home

By Lauren Puckett In August 2021, Tracy Mathews was driving along one early morning in Purcellville when she thought she saw cats in the woods on the side of the […]

Meet Mindy – A Lot to Love

By Kathleen Silver Recently, a kitty adopted from HSLC four years ago was returned to us. Unfortunately, Mindy’s family developed allergies and couldn’t keep her. Mindy, a gorgeous Tabby, also […]