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21st of December 2021

MAKING 2022 PET FRIENDLY

The new year brings 365 days of renewed hope, new goals, and new opportunities to focus on our furry friends. The custom of making New Year’s resolutions has been around […]


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 […]


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 […]


5th of December 2020

December is National Cat Lovers’ Month

That’s right, there’s a whole month dedicated to the love of our furry feline companions. It is widely believed that cats domesticated themselves by recognizing the abundance and ease of […]


23rd of November 2020

12 Cold Weather Safety Tips for Pets

When the weather outside is frightful, these winter pet tips can keep your precious pets snug, safe, and warm. 1. Winter wellness: Has your pet had his/her preventive care exam […]


4th of August 2020

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 […]


5th of June 2020

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 […]


14th of May 2020

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 […]