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9th of December 2021

Starting the Year Off on the Right Paw

By Carly Sanders A new year is upon us, and people everywhere are looking forward to new beginnings. If your plans this coming year include adding a new pet to […]


15th of October 2021

Help a “Witchy” Kitty Get Adopted

This is Peggy.  And, if we’re honest, Peggy has resting “witch” face. It’s not her fault, of course. But, many adopters overlook cats with inner beauty, like Peggy, in favor […]


14th of October 2021

Girl Scouts Earn Silver Award by Helping Animals

The Girl Scout Silver Award is the highest honor a Girl Scout Cadette can achieve.  Cadettes gain the confidence and skills that will catapult them to lifelong success by focusing […]


10th of August 2021

How do you foster without getting attached? You don’t.

Because the Humane Society of Loudoun County is a foster-based rescue – WE NEED FOSTERS – especially dog fosters. Fostering saves lives. If you have ever thought about fostering, now […]


28th of July 2021

Enjoying the High Life at the Petco Cat Condos

By Valerie Burton Have you ever been wandering around Petco and seen some adorable cats living in luxurious digs? We caught up with Donna Drake, HSLC’s Animal Director and board […]


27th of July 2021

The Life of “Pye”: How animals bring a community together

It’s remarkable the way a love of animals can really bring a community together. I’ve always kind of known this but was reminded of it in a big way over […]


21st of May 2021

Everything You Need to Know About Microchipping Your Pet

By Heather Nokes There are several reasons a pet may get lost: bolting out an open door, sneaking under a fence, or just simply wandering off. If this were to […]


7th of April 2021

5 Reasons to Spay and Neuter Your Pets

By Heather Nokes As a pet parent, it can be hard to figure out how to do what is right for our beloved fur babies. This is especially difficult when […]


3rd of March 2021

The Comeback Cat

Margo, the Ultimate Comeback Cat.


16th of February 2021

LOOKING FORWARD TO 2021!

While 2020 was full of societal obstacles, The Humane Society of Loudoun County managed to produce record breaking numbers throughout the year. Come look at our numbers!