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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Keep Your Pet from Going AWOL (Absent With-Out a Leash)

By Madeleine Devost Each year, over 10 million pets are lost in the United States. However, many are found when the owners take swift and necessary action. Summer can be […]

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 […]

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 […]