Animals
11th of November 2024
A GUIDE TO PET-PROOFING YOUR HOME
By Uchenna C. Okeke When it comes to our homes, safety is paramount. However, for pets, the definition of safety can be vastly different. What may seem harmless to humans […]
3rd of November 2024
When You Donate – Where Does Your Money Go?
By Kathleen Silver (Updated 2024) So far this year, the Humane Society of Loudoun County (HSLC) has adopted out nearly 150 dogs and cats and trapped over 115 community cats […]
11th of October 2024
Spice up your life! Adopt a pet!
By Uchenna C. Okeke Are you feeling stuck in a routine? Want to add some excitement to your daily life? As the saying goes, “variety is the spice of life,” […]
20th of September 2024
Fluffy’s Journey: A Tale of Persistence and Love
In the heart of South Riding, an adventurous cat named Fluffy illustrates the lengths we go to for our furry friends. Fluffy wasn’t just a cat; he was a beloved […]
16th of September 2024
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 […]
13th of September 2024
Navigating Pet Insurance
By Lauren Puckett Pet insurance may seem unnecessary to many caregivers. It’s one more monthly cost that you don’t need, right? But for guardians of pets with major health issues, […]
11th of September 2024
Celebrating Success: Clear the Shelters 2024
Every year, the Clear the Shelters campaign lights up the nation, creating a powerful wave of compassion and action for our furry friends. Running from August 10 to September 10, […]
19th of August 2024
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 […]
1st of August 2024
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 […]
1st of July 2024
Keep Your Pet from Going AWOL (Absent With-Out a Leash)
By Madeleine Devost Each year, nearly 10 million pets are lost in the United States. However, many are found when the owners take swift and necessary action. Summer can be […]









