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 […]

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, […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Zozo’s Heartwarming Reunion (w/Video)

For weeks, Zozo had been a mysterious visitor to one of HSLC’s community cat sites, captivating volunteers with her elusive nature. Over time, concerns grew that Zozo might be pregnant. […]

Who are the Fosters in Your Neighborhood?

Throughout the month of April, the Humane Society of Loudoun County has been running an awareness campaign called “Who are the Fosters in Your Neighborhood?*” The goal? To shine a […]

5 Ways Fostering or Adopting a Pet Benefits Children

By Lauren Puckett From the boy throwing a stick for his dog, to the girl cuddling up with her cat, there’s simply no bond like that of a child and […]

Toby’s Story: From Chunky Feral to Sweet Homebody

By Lauren Puckett Volunteers who feed and monitor the well-being of feral cat colonies are called Community Cat Caretakers. One of our caretakers shared this feel-good story about a community […]