Adoption Spotlights


22nd of November 2022

Destiny Can Win Again

By Kathleen Silver Destiny, as defined by dictionary.com, is “something that is to happen or has happened to a particular person or thing; lot or fortune. The predetermined, usually inevitable […]


31st of October 2022

Who Should Consider Adopting a Senior Pet

By Kathleen Silver According to the SPCA, senior dogs are the hardest to get adopted. They spend four times longer in a shelter waiting for adoption versus younger dogs. For […]


5th of October 2022

5 Ways to Help Animals this Holiday Season

As a foster-based, all-volunteer organization, the Humane Society of Loudoun County relies on the community to provide homeless animals the second chances they deserve. Here are five “paw-some” ways to […]


1st of September 2022

What is a Service Animal?

By Roman Freeman You can see them all the time, if you’re looking – in the grocery store, at the mall, and in restaurants. We know that Service Animals get […]


Feeding Our Feral Felines

Why do I say “our” feral cats? Because these cats live in our community just like we do. And, since we care about and take care of our community, we […]


1st of August 2022

Caring for a Companion Animal with Diabetes

By Kailyn Carr As is the case with people, our furry friends are subjected to a variety of medical conditions as they get older. One of the most common diseases […]


28th of July 2022

HSLC Now Accepting Real Estate Donations

The Humane Society of Loudoun County (HSLC) is now partnering with CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services) to process real estate donations to benefit the at-risk and homeless animals in […]


20th of June 2022

Loudoun businesses help at-risk animals

This is just a sampling of the many businesses and individuals who have donated items in support of HSLC’s Christmas in July online auction. The auction will take place July […]


13th of May 2022

Are You a Good Candidate to Foster? Find Out What it Takes…

Want to make the world a better place in one easy step? Foster a dog or cat. It’s a crucial part of the animal rescue world. It’s also amazing, for […]


5th of May 2022

Why you should consider adopting a special needs pet

J. Marie Cassell If you have been around a special needs pet, you know they can exhibit a tenacity and joy for life that makes them inspiring and loveable beyond […]