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9th of November 2023

When You Donate – Where Does Your Money Go?

By Kathleen Silver (Updated 2023) The Humane Society of Loudoun County (HSLC) has adopted out over 140 dogs and cats so far this year — thanks to the support of […]


2nd of November 2023

HSLC’s Vision for a Dog Foster Program

By Liz Bresnahan As an entirely foster-based organization, the number of animals the Humane Society of Loudoun County (HSLC) can accept is completely dependent on the number of foster homes […]


10th of October 2023

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 […]


9th of October 2023

Help Animals by Donating Your Car During Cartober

By Lauren Puckett Dr. Christine Rainwater drove her 14-year-old Honda Civic for 240,000 miles before deciding it was time to throw in the towel. As a dog owner and lover, […]


15th of September 2023

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 […]


The Unbelievable Reappearance of Boots the Cat

By Lauren Puckett Three years ago, Rocio, a volunteer trapper and foster for the Humane Society of Loudoun County, found two stray cats near her home. She fed them for […]


6th of September 2023

A Call to Dog Fostering

By Liz Bresnahan Fostering dogs has intrigued me for quite some time. Prior to adopting our dog, Finn, he was looked after by a foster family that devoted their time […]


29th of August 2023

What Does Your Adoption Fee Cover?

By Lauren Puckett You’re looking for a new kitten. After weeks of searching, you find not one, but two – an adorable pair of baby black panthers named Maui and […]


25th of August 2023

Is Your Cat a Difficult Eater? Here’s What You Can Do

By Lauren Puckett Eating is an essential part of living. But for our feline friends, it’s not always easy. Many cats can be picky eaters, while others tend to overeat. […]


16th of August 2023

4 Ways to Deal with the Loss of a Pet

By Lauren Puckett For most of us, losing a pet is like losing a member of the family. The sense of loss can be profound. As you go through the […]