The Joy of Adopting Adult Pets

By Liz Bresnahan  If you are an animal lover, you know that a pet’s love is priceless. Life’s simple moments are that much sweeter. Maybe it is your cat’s calm […]

Perks of Adopting Cats in Pairs

By Kailyn Carr When it comes to things we like or love, we tend to live by the philosophy that if one is good, two is even better. Why stop […]

Keep Your Pet from Going AWOL (Absent With-Out a Leash)

By Madeleine Devost Each year, over 10 million pets are lost in the United States. However, many are found when the owners take swift and necessary action. Summer can be […]

Zozo’s Heartwarming Reunion (w/Video)

For weeks, Zozo had been a mysterious visitor to one of HSLC’s community cat sites, captivating volunteers with her elusive nature. Over time, concerns grew that Zozo might be pregnant. […]

Hot Weather and Your Pet

By Heather Nokes Did you know that dogs and cats do not sweat like humans? Their main sweat glands are located on their paw pads and are not very effective […]

Q&A with a First-Time Transport Volunteer

By Lauren Puckett When there are available fosters, The Humane Society of Loudoun County (HSLC) rescues animals from overcrowded shelters in other parts of the state. How do they make […]

The Importance of Microchipping Your Pet

By Ayse Pirge Will a tiny microchip really make it more likely to get your lost pet back? The answer is a resounding YES! According to a study by the […]

Who are the Fosters in Your Neighborhood?

Throughout the month of April, the Humane Society of Loudoun County has been running an awareness campaign called “Who are the Fosters in Your Neighborhood?*” The goal? To shine a […]

5 Ways Fostering or Adopting a Pet Benefits Children

By Lauren Puckett From the boy throwing a stick for his dog, to the girl cuddling up with her cat, there’s simply no bond like that of a child and […]

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 […]