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16th of November 2019

Amazon Smile – “We’re shopping anyway so why not make it count!”

As a foster-mom for the Humane Society of Loudoun County, Stephanie Oporto already goes above and beyond for the animals in her community. But, she takes one more life-saving step […]


4th of November 2019

Thank You Spanky’s for Yappy Hour

HSLC is very grateful to Spanky’s Shenanigans in Leesburg for choosing us as the non-profit to benefit from this year’s Yappy Hour Wednesdays.  A very special thank-you to Joni Smith […]


3rd of November 2019

November Is National Adopt A Senior Pet Month

What better time to chill out at home with a cuddly cat than November? The air’s getting colder, and the approach of Thanksgiving reminds us to contemplate all the reasons […]


What are Working Cats?

“Working” cats are domestic cats that live mostly outdoors, as feral or semi-feral, on rural, agricultural or commercial properties. They are free to roam the property while providing free and […]


Five Ways to Give Back this Holiday Season

As a foster-based, all-volunteer organization, HSLC relies on the community to provide homeless animals the second chances they deserve. Here are five great ways to help our furry friends this […]


13th of October 2019

Save More Animals through a Donor Advised Fund

A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a simple way to manage your charitable giving.  It combines the most favorable tax benefits with the flexibility to support your favorite life-saving causes, […]


5th of September 2019

Eagle Scout Project Helps Cats

Earlier this summer Cody Madison, a Boy Scout from Leesburg based Troop 663, dedicated his Eagle Scout Service Project to help rescue cats. His project consisted of modifying a design […]


Margo – The Comeback Cat!

Margo is a snuggly, chatty kitty who has overcome many obstacles in her 12 years.  She came to HSLC almost by accident. We were rescuing a different cat from an […]


2nd of September 2019

It Made a Difference to Mellow

By Anne Senft On August 17, tens of thousands of animals found their forever families as a result of Clear the Shelters adoption events across the nation. The Humane Society […]


1st of August 2019

Help HSLC “Clear the Shelters” in 3 Easy Steps

NBC and Telemundo owned stations are teaming up with hundreds of shelters and rescue organizations across the country to host Clear the Shelters, a nationwide pet adoption drive on Saturday, […]