The Importance of Microchipping Your Pet

By Ayse Pirge Will a tiny microchip really make it more likely to get your lost pet back? The answer is a resounding YES! According to a study by the […]

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 […]

Handling Your Pets During a Solar Eclipse

By Lauren Puckett On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. As the moon passes between the sun […]

Experience the Joy of Vacation Fostering

By Lauren Puckett Did you know that the Humane Society of Loudoun County (HSLC) adopted out over 150 cats and dogs in 2023? And, because HSLC is a foster-based organization, […]

Kitten Fostering 101

By Heather Nokes “Kitten season” refers to the period from early spring to late fall when most kittens are born. This phenomenon is mostly due to warmer weather allowing stray […]

Fantastic First-Time Foster Experience

By Oliver Bittenbender Caring for any foster animal can be a very rewarding experience. We recently published a blog about the reasons to foster an adult cat (vs. kittens). But […]

Cold Weather Considerations for Pets

By Joan Cassell With the recent snowfall here in Loudoun County, this is a good opportunity to take a mid-season look at your pet’s cold weather needs.  If you think […]

Ladybelle: A Christmas Surprise

For most folks who celebrate Christmas, the tree has been taken down and the decorations stored away for another year. But, we had one more story bursting with holiday joy […]