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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, […]
12th of July 2019
Newk’s Eatery’s Feed What Matters Fundraiser
HSLC is thrilled to be part of Newk’s Eatery’s #FeedWhatMatters campaign. Thursday, July 18th from 11 am to 1 pm Newk’s Eatery recently opened a new location in Sterling, VA […]
30th of June 2019
Chincoteague Island Kittens
Guest Blog by ‘Becca Dinger-Tedder, Kitten Coordinator, CICC Here at Chincoteague Island Community Kittens, we like a plan. We REALLY like a plan. Lists, timelines, schedules, guidelines, information packets, calendars, […]