Perks of Adopting Cats in Pairs

By Kailyn Carr When it comes to things we like or love, we tend to live by the philosophy that if one is good, two is even better. Why stop […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

4 Reasons to Foster an Adult Cat

By Lauren Puckett In 2023, Humane Society of Loudoun County (HSLC) volunteers fostered 191 cats. Though some of these cats were kittens, there were plenty of adult cats who also […]

4 Ways to Get a “Helper’s High”

By Lauren Puckett Did you know that performing an act of kindness actually ignites a chemical response in your brain? That’s the positive feeling you get when you do something […]

HSLC’s Vision for a Dog Foster Program

By Liz Bresnahan As an entirely foster-based organization, the number of animals the Humane Society of Loudoun County (HSLC) can accept is completely dependent on the number of foster homes […]

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 […]

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 […]