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16th of September 2025
4 Reasons to Foster an Adult Cat
By Lauren Puckett In 2024, Humane Society of Loudoun County (HSLC) volunteers fostered over 200 animals, most of them cats. Though some of these cats were kittens, there were plenty […]
18th of August 2025
If Your Pet Could Speak
PART 4: The Love Letter They’d Write to You By Uchenna C. Okeke Picture your pet settling down to write a heartfelt letter to you. It likely wouldn’t be grand […]
3rd of August 2025
HSLC Cat Featured in People Magazine
Move over, Hollywood — there’s a new star in town, and she’s stealing hearts coast to coast. One of the Humane Society of Loudoun County’s very own cats, Abby, has […]
27th of July 2025
Clear the Shelters Returns This August—Help Us Make a Difference!
Every pet deserves a loving home—and this August, you can help make that dream a reality during the 11th annual Clear The Shelters campaign! Clear The Shelters / Desocupar Los […]
23rd of July 2025
IF YOUR PET COULD SPEAK
PART 3 – Keep Me Safe, But Please Don’t Make it Boring By Uchenna C. Okeke While many animals wait for homes at the Humane Society of Loudoun County, others […]
25th of June 2025
IF YOUR PET COULD SPEAK
Part 2 – I am FeLV+. But, please don’t count me out! By Uchenna C. Okeke Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) is a condition that often sparks fear or confusion. Too […]
17th of June 2025
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 […]
23rd of May 2025
If Your Pet Could Speak
Part 1 – I want to fit in, but please don’t rush me By Uchenna C. Okeke What if your pet could speak your language? Instead of a wagging tail […]
5th of May 2025
Why HSLC Has No Dogs for Adoption – and How You Can Help
The Humane Society of Loudoun County (HSLC) is a foster-based rescue—which means we do not operate a physical shelter. Every animal we save depends on the availability of a foster […]
Everything You Need to Know About Microchipping Your Pet
By Heather Nokes There are several reasons a pet may get lost: bolting out an open door, sneaking under a fence, or just simply wandering off. If this were to […]