Get ready for the 5th year of One Loudoun’s signature pet event event! The Halloween Bark Bash at One Loudoun is an outdoor, Halloween-themed festival, bringing together local pet-focused businesses, animal rescue groups, and pet owners for an exciting day of trick or treating, adoptable dogs, music, costumes, and animals galore.
The Humane Society of Loudoun County is honored to be selected again as this year’s Kite Cares partner!
Stop by the Humane Society of Loudoun County‘s tent while shopping at the Leesburg Farmers Market on Saturday, October 14, and enter our free raffle!
Please bring adult dog and cat food (unopened, unexpired and non-prescription) to donate to the Loudoun Pet Pantry. The pantry collects pet food to help keep companion animals in their loving homes during difficult times. In 2022, the pantry provided over 24,000 pounds of pet food to struggling families in Loudoun County. HSLC will also be collecting monetary donations to help the at-risk and homeless animals in our community.
By Liz Bresnahan
Many thanks to our community!
Wicket Door Pub
Kristi and Mark Hanlon are co-owners of Wicket Door Pub, a family friendly establishment located in Ashburn. Due to their incredible generosity, the Humane Society of Loudoun County (HSLC) was featured in a full-page Giving Tuesday ad in the Loudoun Times which brought awareness about HSLC’s mission to the community. Kristi has fond memories of her family’s first dog when she was a child and attributes this special bond in helping shape the person she is today. In fact, Kristi has lived with rescued animals her entire life. Similarly, Mark grew up with Shelties and has been able to experience first-hand the love that animals can bring to a family.
Kristi and Mark currently enjoy the company of their two dogs, Millie and Shay. The husband and wife team supports the efforts of HSLC, sharing that they “appreciate the hard work and time it takes to help lost and abandoned animals.” Next time you are in the area, check out this dog-friendly pub and ask about their menu just for dogs! HSLC is grateful for Wicket Door Pub’s gift certificate donation to this year’s auction.
Monica and Brian Spangler
Another couple who is devoted to helping animals, Monica and Brian Spangler have supported HSLC in a significant way. Monica, who works at Loudoun Cat Care and her husband Brian, a USA Today bestselling author, dedicated their time to supporting rescue organizations, including HSLC, by having a book-signing to help raise money during Robeks grand opening in Leesburg. Described as being a “huge fan” of HSLC’s mission, Monica and Brian have four cats, with Brian affectionately referring to them as his “co writers.”
The Spangler’s family of cats consists of two calicos, who often sit with Brian as he is writing, and two senior Bengals that are both 18 years old, and despite their senior status, are extremely playful. Take the time to visit Brian’s website, B.R. Spangler. HSLC thanks him for donating four personally signed books to the auction which are paired with an Amazon gift card.
October One Vineyard
Loree Rupy is a dedicated cat colony caretaker for HSLC and she and her husband, Bob, are owners of October One Vineyard, known as O1V. Their wine tasting shop is located in Downtown Leesburg and they graciously host Yappy Hours in collaboration with HSLC on the last Friday of each month. Their love for animals is evident when you hear the care and detail in which Loree describes their rescued animals: two cats named Pepsi and Rosalita, and their dog, Becca. If you have visited O1V’s website, you likely have seen pictures of Becca as the vineyard’s mascot. While all three of their pets passed away this year within 90 days of one another, Loree and Bob feel comforted in the fact that they were able to live life to the fullest in their care, with each of their pets living to advanced ages. HSLC appreciates O1V’s wine tasting for two in-kind donation to the auction. O1V has been highlighted as a dog friendly business by Leesburg so stop by to say hello and bring your dog with you!
HSLC sincerely thanks all of the individuals and businesses who have donated in-kind products and services to the auction which will help raise much needed funding for the homeless and at-risk animals in our community.
Spring is here and we’re celebrating at Leesburg Animal Park with lots of fun animal-related activities! Spring Animal Fest Events will occur between 11am-3pm. HSLC will be on hand with cele-purr-ty cats, Mystic and Mini. We’ll also have freebies for animal lovers of all ages. And, of course, there will be many great ways you can support the homeless and at-risk animals in our community. Be sure to stop by and say “hi”!
Stop by the Humane Society of Loudoun County‘s tent while shopping at the Leesburg Farmers Market on July 8 and enter our free raffle! Please bring adult dog and cat food (unopened, unexpired and non-prescription) to donate to the Loudoun Pet Pantry. The pantry collects pet food to help keep companion animals in their loving homes during difficult times. In 2022, the pantry provided over 24,000 pounds of pet food to struggling families in Loudoun County. HSLC will also be collecting monetary donations to help the at-risk and homeless animals in our community.
Come out with friends and family to enjoy the largest indoor ropes adventure in the U.S.! The Humane Society of Loudoun County (HSLC) will receive 10% of ticket sales on April 30th! We will be on site from 10am to 4pm awarding a variety of prizes for completed obstacles! Slots will fill up quickly so lock in your time-slot now!
Get ready for the 4th year of One Loudoun’s signature pet event event! The Halloween Bark Bash at One Loudoun is an outdoor, Halloween-themed festival, bringing together local pet-focused businesses, animal rescue groups, and pet owners for an exciting day of trick or treating, adoptable dogs, music, costumes, and animals galore.
The Humane Society of Loudoun County is honored to be selected as this year’s Kite Cares partner!
The Humane Society of Loudoun County is excited to partner with House 6 Brewing to raise funds by having Bingo nights! Bring your family and friends to this monthly event where the Bingo Card donations go directly to help animals in Loudoun County.
8 games will be called. A packet for all games can be purchased for $15 or individual regular games are $2 and the final game is $3.
Melissa starts calling Bingo at 6:30 pm. Prizes will be given each game and are donated from House 6 Brewing, HSLC and other local businesses.
HSLC THANKS House 6 Brewing Co. for their support.
