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5th of June 2020

Adopt a Cat Month®: Introducing some of our newest cat parents

By Madeleine Devost June is Adopt-a-Cat-Month®.  Started by the American Humane Association in 1974, the month marks an opportunity for animal shelters and rescue organizations like the Humane Society of […]


28th of May 2020

Loudoun Pet Pantry: Helping Keep Furry Friends in Loving Homes

By Alycia Kent Dear Pet Pantry Staff, Thank you so much! I got laid off from my job. You are helping me to take care of my two cats and […]


17th of May 2020

Calico Charlie Finds the Purrfect Forever Home – Understanding FeLV

The new year was looking up for Calico Charlie.  She came to The Humane Society of Loudoun County (HSLC) in January after she was discovered near a hospital in West […]


14th of May 2020

It Takes a Village to Save Kittens: The Story of the Golden Girls

By Alycia Kent On April 28, a team of volunteers from the Humane Society of Loudoun County (HSLC) mobilized to help save a desperate family of five kittens and their […]


10th of May 2020

COVID-19 and Your Pet: What Your Veterinary Staff Wants You to Know

By Heather Nokes What day is it? Those of us who have been at home for weeks on end are having trouble keeping track. But you know what we are […]


Black Cat Syndrome Takes a Toll on Adoptions

By Maureen Preville That little black dress and debonair tux are staples in our closets for those occasions when we want to turn heads. Not so, though, for chic, sleek, […]


4th of May 2020

Two Special Black Cats Find a New Home

By Madeleine Devost Hops and Malt are two special needs cats with a rough past. Before they were rescued by the Humane Society of Loudoun County (HSLC), they experienced a […]


14th of April 2020

Why I Want to Volunteer

By Ella Simpson Hello!  My name is Ella and recently I have become a volunteer for the Humane Society.   Now, I get to share my story with others, so […]


Spotlight on an HSLC Partner: Not your Typical Veterinary Hospital 

By Valerie Burton Loudoun County is a place where animals are part of life, and compassionate, competent veterinarians abound. Many of them collaborate with the Humane Society of Loudoun County […]


13th of April 2020

COVID-19 Updates

As the Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19, continues to unfold, the HSLC Board and Volunteer Program would like to communicate our current status, the latest changes to our programs, and let you […]