Spanky's Yappy Hour
2025-06-04 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-07-02 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-08-06 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-09-03 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-01 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Spanky’s Shenanigans, 538 E Market St, Leesburg, VA, 20176, United States
Tell your furr-iends and mark your calendars! HSLC is back at Spanky’s for Yappy Hour on the 1st Wednesday of each month from 5:30 to 7:30 through October. We’ll have a table set-up outside in the back to answer questions, sell merchandise and provide opportunities to participate in our 50/50 raffle to help animals in need! Spanky’s is generously donating 10% of food sales to HSLC so be sure to come hungry!

Woofies Paws in the Park
2025-06-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Rd, Herndon, Virginia, 20171
We’re so excited to announce the return of Woofie’s Paws in the Park, an annual pet adoption and community event in Northern Virginia, and we hope to see you there!

This fun, family-friendly event brings together local animal shelters and rescues (like HSLC), pet owners, and local businesses for a day of adoptions, fun, food, shopping, and community connection.

More details and exciting announcements to come!

Happiest at Home: A Virtual Adoption Event
2025-06-09 00:30 - 2025-06-13 23:30 | VA
Not every pet is a social butterfly. Some just want a couch, a quiet corner, and a person to love.Welcome to Happiest at Home—a virtual adoption event featuring our most lovable homebodies. These animals might not “do” adoption events, but they do cuddles, companionship, and unconditional love. Check out their stories on HSLC’s social media channels, June 9-13. Then, complete a no-obligation application and arrange a comfortable meet-and-greet for your new best friend. Please help us match these home-loving companions with their purrfect humans!

Grillz 2025
2025-06-21 08:00 - 12:00 | Valley Energy, 103 Hirst Road, Purcellville, 20132, United States
It has been a long-standing tradition that every spring and summer Valley Energy hosts GRILLZ, an event that allows members of our community to fill their propane grill tanks at a discounted rate ($9.99) and give back to the community at the same time. Every other Saturday in Purcellville VA, Valley Energy selects one of their favorite non-profits to donate portions of the proceeds to. HSLC is honored to be the beneficiary of the GRILLZ event on June 21 from 8am to 12pm.

HSLC Adoption Event - Sterling
2025-06-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Pet Supplies Plus, 21800 Town Center Plaza, Sterling, Virginia, 20164, United States
HSLC has many cats and kitties hoping to find their fur-ever families. Come meet them at the Pet Supplies Plus in Sterling from 1pm to 3pm on Saturday, June 21. For a sneak peek of our adoptable animals, please visit the Humane Society of Loudoun County website!
If a particular fur-baby (or two) catches your eye, complete a no-obligation application today to expedite the application process.

October One Vineyard Yappy Hour
2025-06-27 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-25 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-29 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-26 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-31 17:00 - 20:00 | October One Vineyard Wine Tasting Shop, 7 Loudoun St SW, Leesburg, VA, 20175, United States
HSLC is excited to collaborate with October One Vineyard for a monthly Yappy Hour! To support our local animals, please bring a pet food donation and you’ll be entered into a raffle for free tastings and glasses! You can also purchase raffle tickets. Your monetary donations help cover much-needed medical expenses for homeless and at-risk animals. This event will be 5-8 pm on the last Friday of every month at the October One Vineyard tasting shop in Downtown Leesburg. This event is free to the public, so stop by and raise a glass. HSLC will be on hand to answer questions and let you know about available animals. Let’s “cheer” up our local area animals in need!

"Christmas in July" Online Auction (Virtual)
2025-07-11 08:00 - 2025-07-20 20:00 | Virtual, Online via Skype, VA, United States
🐾 Join Us for a Pawsome Cause! 🐾
The Humane Society of Loudoun County invites you to our fourth annual online auction, dedicated to supporting at-risk animals in our community. Get ready to make a difference from the comfort of your home with our exciting array of items! Let’s come together to “raise our (virtual) paws” to provide care, shelter, and second chances to animals who need them most.
Thank you for your support. Together, we can create a better tomorrow for our furry friends. 🐾
All tickets, gift cards and certificates will be mailed upon request to anywhere in the continental U.S. All other items will be available for pick-up in Leesburg, VA, at the conclusion of the auction.
Note: A special thank you to all of the businesses and individuals who generously contribute to our annual auction. We truly appreciate your commitment to homeless animals across Loudoun County!

Lazy Dog Fundraiser
2025-07-11 08:00 - 2025-07-20 23:00 | VA
The Humane Society of Loudoun County invites you to join us for a fundraiser at the very PUP-ular restaurant, Lazy Dog in Chantilly. You can help at-risk animals simply by ordering a delicious meal any time from July 11th to July 20th. Print this flyer (or take a screenshot), give it to your server, and 15% of your total bill will be donated back to HSLC! Flyers will also be available at the restaurant.

Cat Adoption Event
2025-07-13 13:00 - 15:00 | PetSmart Dulles Landing, 24570 Dulles Landing Dr, Unit 140, Dulles, 20166, United States
Looking for your next furry family member? We have many cats and kitties hoping to find their fur-ever homes! Come meet them at the PetSmart in Dulles Landing from 1:00pm to 3:00pm on July 13. For a sneak peek of our adoptable animals, please visit the Humane Society of Loudoun County website!

If a particular fur-baby (or two) catches your eye, complete an application today to expedite the application process.

HSLC at Capital City Cats
2025-07-26 09:00 - 16:00 | Dulles Expo Center, 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly, 20151, United States
Come join the Humane Society of Loudoun County at Capital City Cats on Saturday, July 26 to meet our adoptable kitties! We’ll also have pawsome cat-related products and 50/50 raffle tickets to raise money for at-risk animals in our community.
Capital City Cats is an annual all-breed cat show and adoption event that welcomes thousands of spectators and over 150 cats across more than 30 different breeds. In addition to the competition, this family-friendly event features a dedicated education ring, stuffed animal contests for the kids, and amazing vendors with the BEST cat products and toys you won’t find anywhere else.

Tickets: Capital City Cats Cat Show in Chantilly – Checkout

First Friday Mini-Adoption Event
2025-08-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Coldwell Banker Realty, 25 South King St, Leesburg, 20175, United States
The Humane Society of Loudoun County will be bringing adoptable cats to Leesburg First Friday on August 1. Be sure to come inside and see the kitties up close and in purr-son at Coldwell Banker Realty!

CatVideoFest
2025-09-06 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-07 11:30 - 13:30 | Alamo Drafthouse, 20575 Easthampton Plaza, Ashburn, VA, 20147, United States
Come watch some silly cat videos for a good cause!

The world’s #1 cat video festival is back with screenings in theaters across the USA and around the world! Oscilloscope Laboratories presents CATVIDEOFEST 2025, a compilation of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses.

Each year across the country, local theaters partner with nearby cat-focused charities, animal welfare associations, and shelters alike. A portion of ticket proceeds from every show goes directly to the Humane Society of Loudoun County to help local cats in need. HSLC will also be bringing adoptable cats to Alamo’s lobby on Saturday and Sunday, September 6 and 7 (note slightly different times).

Buy tickets: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

HSLC Adoption Event - Leesburg
2025-09-21 12:00 - 14:00 | VA
HSLC has many cats and kitties hoping to find their furr-ever families. Come meet them at the Petco in Leesburg (NEW LOCATION!) from noon to 2pm on Sunday, September 21. For a sneak peek of our adoptable animals, please visit the Humane Society of Loudoun County website!
If a particular fur-baby (or two) catches your eye, complete a no-obligation application today to expedite the application process.
NOTE that Petco recently moved to the Battlefield Shopping Center at 1015 Edwards Ferry Rd NE, Leesburg, VA 20176. (It’s across the street from Costco, Target and Kohl’s.)

First Friday Mini-Adoption Event
2025-10-03 18:00 - 19:30 | Coldwell Banker Realty, 25 South King St, Leesburg, 20175, United States
The Humane Society of Loudoun County will be bringing adoptable cats to Leesburg First Friday on October 3. Be sure to come inside and see the kitties up close and in purr-son at Coldwell Banker Realty!

"Fall" for Fur-balls Auction
2025-10-10 08:00 - 2025-10-12 20:00 | VA
Join us for our first-ever Fall for Fur-balls online auction! From October 10 at 8 AM through October 12 at 8 PM, you’ll have a short window to bid on dozens of exciting items—or make a direct donation to cover specific needs like rabies vaccinations, food for community cats, and more.

Auction Highlights

Bid on gift cards, holiday collectibles, unique gifts, and more.

Gift cards can be mailed anywhere in the continental U.S.

Other items will be available for convenient pick-up in Leesburg, VA at the close of the auction.

Every bid and every dollar donated helps provide care, food, and medical treatment for at-risk and homeless animals across Loudoun County. Let’s “leaf” no fur-baby behind!

A heartfelt thank you to all of the generous businesses and individuals who contributed items to this auction. Your support makes a lifesaving difference!

Spooky Yappy Hour
2025-10-22 17:30 - 19:30 | Spanky’s Shenanigans, 538 E Market St, Leesburg, VA, 20176, United States
Join us for the last Yappy Hour of the year at Spanky’s Shenanigans!

📍 Outside in the back patio area, HSLC will have a table set up to:✔️ Answer questions about our work✔️ Sell fun HSLC merchandise✔️ Offer chances to win big in our 50/50 raffle—all proceeds help animals in need!

🍴 Come hungry—Spanky’s is generously donating 10% of all food sales to HSLC!

🐶 Don’t forget to bring your pup (in costume!) for Spanky’s dog costume contest. Just make sure your furry friend is safe and comfortable while showing off their festive look.

🎟️ We’ll be drawing the 50/50 raffle winner during the event, so grab your tickets now for a chance to win while supporting a great cause.

Let’s make this final Yappy Hour of the year one to remember—for us and for the animals! ❤️

Cat Adoption Event
2025-10-25 12:00 - 14:00 | PetSmart Leesburg, 510 D East Market St, Leesburg, VA, 20176, United States
HSLC has many cats and kitties hoping to find their furr-ever families. Come meet them at the PetSmart in Leesburg from noon to 2pm on Saturday, October 25. For a sneak peek of our adoptable animals, please visit the Humane Society of Loudoun County website!

If a particular fur-baby (or two) catches your eye, complete a no-obligation application today to expedite the application process.

Barks in the Park
2025-11-01 14:00 - 16:00 | Morven Park, 17195 Southern Planter Lane, Leesburg, Virginia, 20176, United States
Morven Park members and their pups are invited to celebrate the fall season during the inaugural Barks in the Park. Be sure to stop by the HSLC table to learn about our life-saving mission and pick up something for your doggy!

2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 1.

As a winner of Loudoun Now’s “Favorite Place to Walk Your Dog,” Morven Park welcomes members to enjoy several activities:

Pawdorable fall photo opportunities in front of the Davis Mansion

Vendors selling an array of woofderful items

Pup-tastic kids crafts

Email member@morvenpark.org if you plan to attend. We know everyone will have a pawsitively wonderful time!

First Friday Mini-Adoption Event
2025-11-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Coldwell Banker Realty, 25 South King St, Leesburg, 20175, United States
The Humane Society of Loudoun County will be bringing adoptable cats to Leesburg First Friday on November 7. Be sure to come inside and see the kitties up close and in purr-son at Coldwell Banker Realty!

Pet Photos with Santa
2025-11-08 09:00 - 14:00 | Van Metre Office, 43045 Van Metre Dr., Ashburn, 20148, United States
Here’s a Jolly Good Way to Help Animals in Need!

The Humane Society of Loudoun County is excited to be partnering once again with Van Metre Companies for “Pet Photos with Santa”!

Bring your fur-baby on a leash or harness to Van Metre’s Ashburn office (about 1/2 mile from Clydes). During your timeslot, a professional photographer will take multiple photos of your pet(s) with Santa. Other humans can be in the photos, too! Note that we use a new festive backdrop each year!

There are two packages to choose from! The basic package ($30) includes 3-5 digital photos with Santa and 1-2 goodies for your pet. The deluxe package ($50) includes everything in the basic package plus 25 50/50 raffle tickets. All proceeds help at-risk and homeless animals in our community.

Sign up for your preferred timeslot here.

Pay for your package ahead of time here.

*Photos will be available via an online link 2-5 days after the event ends to allow the photographer time for editing.

Tree Lighting Festival
2025-11-15 14:00 - 19:00 | VA
Kick off the holidays at the annual Tree Lighting Festival at Village at Leesburg! We are so excited that HSLC has been named the official beneficiary of the 2025 Holiday Giving. All donations during this year’s holiday season will help animals in need.

Join us for an afternoon of family-friendly entertainment from local performance groups, carolers, ice skating, train rides, and much more. Santa and Mrs. Claus will also be onsite, and they cannot wait to snap a photo with you! Be sure to stop by the HSLC tent to check out our “Paw-fect Giving Tree” and grab freebies for you, your family, including your fur-babies.

All event activities will be underway to ensure there is something for all ages to enjoy!

Be sure to be onsite at 6:00pm to help us countdown and light the tree!
