Rainstorm doesn’t stop kitten brigade from saving 8 little lives

By Sharon Nylec Our story begins as they all do. Jenn Reed, TNR/feral kitten specialist and long-time volunteer for the Humane Society of Loudoun County, got a call about some […]

Please Don’t Declaw Your Cat: A Plea from Your Neighborhood Veterinary Assistant

By Heather Nokes (aka Your Neighborhood Vet Assistant) UPDATE: As of July 1, 2024, both Virginia and Maryland have outlawed declawing in most cases. Scratching and clawing behavior is one […]

Adoption Day: A Story of Feelings

By Stephanie Oporto Tonight Mochi – now known as Hubble, went to his furever home. As always, it was a bittersweet “goodbye”. This time was a new experience for me […]

UPDATE: Dynamic Duo Sells Masks to Help Animals

When the Humane Society of Loudoun County (HSLC) received a generous check with a note indicating that the donation came from selling masks, we were intrigued. So, one of our […]

Adopt a Cat Month®: Introducing some of our newest cat parents

By Madeleine Devost June is Adopt-a-Cat-Month®.  Started by the American Humane Association in 1974, the month marks an opportunity for animal shelters and rescue organizations like the Humane Society of […]

Loudoun Pet Pantry: Helping Keep Furry Friends in Loving Homes

By Alycia Kent Dear Pet Pantry Staff, Thank you so much! I got laid off from my job. You are helping me to take care of my two cats and […]

Calico Charlie Finds the Purrfect Forever Home – Understanding FeLV

The new year was looking up for Calico Charlie.  She came to The Humane Society of Loudoun County (HSLC) in January after she was discovered near a hospital in West […]

It Takes a Village to Save Kittens: The Story of the Golden Girls

By Alycia Kent On April 28, a team of volunteers from the Humane Society of Loudoun County (HSLC) mobilized to help save a desperate family of five kittens and their […]

COVID-19 and Your Pet: What Your Veterinary Staff Wants You to Know

By Heather Nokes What day is it? Those of us who have been at home for weeks on end are having trouble keeping track. But you know what we are […]

Black Cat Syndrome Takes a Toll on Adoptions

By Maureen Preville That little black dress and debonair tux are staples in our closets for those occasions when we want to turn heads. Not so, though, for chic, sleek, […]