Animals


15th of September 2023

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 […]


6th of September 2023

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 […]


29th of August 2023

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 […]


25th of August 2023

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. […]


16th of August 2023

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 […]


28th of July 2023

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 […]


3rd of July 2023

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 […]


23rd of June 2023

Looking for Everyday Heroes

By Kathleen Silver “Community Cats” is a term used to describe outdoor, unowned, free-roaming cats. In this article, you’ll learn why running the HSLC Community Cats program takes a dedicated village […]


14th of June 2023

NBC4 Covers HSLC Auction

The Humane Society of Loudoun County is hosting an online “Christmas in July” auction to raise money for at-risk animals in the community. News4’s Molette Green shares how you can […]