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, […]

If Your Pet Could Speak – Part 5

“Please Help My Friends” By Uchenna C. Okeke What if your pet’s voice could go further? What if, after showering you with love and gratitude for all you do, they […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]