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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

8 Reasons to Take Your Cat to the Vet

By Lauren Puckett Let’s face it, nobody likes going to the vet, least of all cats. Anxious cats can be especially averse to the entire experience, from going into the […]

Giving Thanks: Loudoun Businesses Support At-Risk Animals

By Liz Bresnahan Wicket Door Pub Kristi and Mark Hanlon are co-owners of Wicket Door Pub, a family friendly establishment located in Ashburn. Due to their incredible generosity, the Humane […]

When Your Pet(s) Makes You a Parent

By Theresa Wild In older generations, the progression of life events was simple: complete school, get married, have children, and live happily ever after. In more recent years, these events […]