Each Humane Society is an independent organization; “Humane Society” is just a descriptive word — like the word ‘bank’ is in US Bank and Bank of America. They are not connected to each other. It can be confusing!

Many people even mistakenly think that the Humane Society of the United States runs all humane societies. They do not! They do help animals through legislation and in disasters, but do not have a shelter themselves.

Some Humane Societies, like the Humane Society of Loudoun County (HSLC), are “limited admission”. Limited admission organizations sometimes have their animals for many months, and use foster homes.   That means they do not have to euthanize animals to make room for new pets they take on. And many, like HSLC, have other programs that help the local animal population, like a pet pantry (Loudoun Pet Pantry) so families in need don’t have to surrender their pets simply because they can’t afford to feed them, partial help when medical emergencies arise, and resources for behavioral issues. The Community cat program is major part of HSLC, helping to reduce the numbers of feral cats while improving their health and quality of life.

And some Humane Societies are “open door” with animal control contracts, just like a city shelter, so they do euthanize to make room. Many “open door” humane societies run programs that have helped reduce pet overpopulation in the cities they serve.  They may have the pets for many weeks, and know more about their behavior and health than a city shelter.

So it’s important to understand the nature of your local animal rescues and support them for the benefit of your community. We all work together to help animals but we are separate, independent organizations.

Join HSLC at the Cascades Arts and Crafts Fair.  We will have our tent up and will be having a Pet Food Drive for the Loudoun Pet Pantry program which we partner with Loudoun County Animal Services to stock shelves with pet food at Loudoun Hunger Relief.  Stop by and say Hi and donate food for the cats and dogs in our community!

Volunteers – Please click here to sign up to assist with our booth.

Come meet cats and dogs available for adoption! Visit our website for a sneak peak of the available Kittens and Cats as well as our available Dogs!

To sign up to Volunteer and/or bring your Foster – click on the following link: October 21st Sign Up Sheet

 

The Humane Society of Loudoun County invites you to an afternoon filled with music, food and fun…  Fundraising that is at Black Walnut Brewery…

Activities include…

• Live Music by PG and the Hot Tips
• Buena’Dillas will be there with their Food Truck
• Face Painting by Fab FX
• Woofie’s Mobile Pet Spa will provide Nail Trims and Brush Outs for a donation
• Pet Costume Contest for the cutest kitty, puppy, cat and dog (See below for information)
• Photo Booth
• Silent Auction
• Raffle Baskets
• Bake Goods available for donation
• Children’s Games (ring toss, duck pond, spin the wheel, plunko, puppy treat toss, and more)
• Teen and Adult Head’s Up Competitive Game at 12:30p, 1:15p, and 3:15p (see below for information)
• Hourly Door Prize Drawings

And more…….

Click Here to purchase your ticket online.  Your ticket purchase includes giveaways from the sponsors, HSLC’s Tails and Ales mug for adults / cup for the children, door prize entry, and drink specials.  When you purchase a ticket ahead of time, you will receive an extra door prize entry!

Pet Costume Contest:  Join in the fun by entering your dog in the Tails and Ales Cutest Furbaby Costume Contest!  The final judging is at 2:15 PM for Dogs and 2:45 PM for Cats. Creative costumes are encouraged.  There will be FOUR (4) Categories for the Costume Contest: Puppy (12 months or younger), Dog (13 month or older), Kitten (12 months or younger) and Cat (13 months or older).  Click Here for the Contest Information and Rules.

Teen and Adult Head’s Up Competitive Games:  We will be playing the electronic version of Head’s Up.  Sign up as a team at the Head’s Up Registration Table.  Team should be 3 to 5 players.  2 teams play at each time slot.  Winning Team at each times lot will receive Gift Card to a Local Business.

Parking (Look for the Signs): 

HSLC Volunteers:  Please sign up here: Oct. 22nd Volunteer Sign Up

Come meet cats and dogs available for adoption! Visit our website for a sneak peak of the available Kittens and Cats as well as our available Dogs!

To sign up to Volunteer and/or bring your Foster – click on the following link: September 16th Sign Up Sheet

Join HSLC in support of the Friends of Homeless Animals (FOHA) and stop by our tent to find out about all the work we do and how you can help us help local pets and pet families in Loudoun County.

Volunteers and Fosters: Click here to sign up!

From the event website (http://barktoberfest.org/)

Bring the whole family, including your beloved fur kids! They will be gathering from 10:30 am to 10:30 pm to listen to live music, play games (kids and dogs), shop from a variety of vendors, eat and drink some great food and beverages, watch canine demonstrations, participate in the GlowDOGGlow Walk and Race and much more — all to help raise much needed funds to allow FOHA to continue its mission of rescuing and finding “forever” homes for homeless animals.

Join us at the Bluemont Fair for all the fun and crafts. Stop by our tent to find out about all the work we do and how you can help local pets and pet families in Loudoun County.

Old fashioned family fun at a “Green” Country Fair featuring traditional crafts (juried), local art & authors, craft & farming demonstrations, music: traditional, blues & country, free Children’s Fair, farm animals, Llamas…

If you are interested in volunteering at our tent, please click here to sign up: 9/17/17 Bluemont Volunteers

Join us at the Bluemont Fair for all the fun and crafts. Stop by our tent to find out about all the work we do and how you can help local pets and pet families in Loudoun County.

Old fashioned family fun at a “Green” Country Fair featuring traditional crafts (juried), local art & authors, craft & farming demonstrations, music: traditional, blues & country, free Children’s Fair, farm animals, Llamas…

 

If you are interested in volunteering at our tent, please click here to sign up: 9/16/17 Bluemont Volunteers

 

(3-hour custom painting) 50% of the proceeds to benefit the Humane Society of Loudoun County

ONLINE or prepaid in studio reservations only     Sign up with this link:  Sept. 17th Paint Your Pet

Send a favorite photo of your furbaby, feathered friend or any type of pet. Only one pet per canvas allowed. Mugshot, (shoulders up, face front) produce the very best results. Artists will presketch the canvas. You will be able to choose your background color.

What’s better than football Sunday? Football Sunday – WITH DOGS!

Join HSLC and Blackfinn Ameripub Ashburn to celebrate the kickoff of Sunday football and raise money to support the Humane Society of Loudoun County programs! We will be hosting an adoption event on the patio with cute and cuddly dogs from 12:30pm to 4:30pm, and Blackfinn will be offering some AMAZING things for a $10 donation!

Your donation includes 1 door prize tickets, a free $5 appetizer and access to a bunch of great drink features, including a $6 Cats Meow Martini and $6 Paw Print Pina Colada.  Door prize drawings will be held hourly!

We’ll have some great raffle baskets as well, including a $100 Blackfinn Gift Card! Plus, if you buy your ticket ahead of time or wear a football jersey, you’ll get an extra door prize ticket.

Make sure to buy your ticket today and get this awesome event on your calendar!