Our wonderful vet partner, Loudoun Cat Care, is hosting Spring Pet Portraits! Support your favorite animal charities while creating beautiful keepsakes of your beloved pet(s). All proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Loudoun County and the Feline Foundation of Greater Washington. Minimum donation is $30.
Secure your preferred timeslot here.
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.
As seen on NBC4 news, the Humane Society of Loudoun County is excited to announce its second annual online auction to benefit at-risk animals in our community! You’ll find over $10,000 worth of items, covering many interests and price points, including some high-end collectibles! Truly, there’s something for everyone! So take a look and “raise your (virtual) paw” when you find those purr-fect items to bid on!
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 contributed to the auction. We truly appreciate your commitment to homeless animals across Loudoun County!
Can’t make it out to one of our events? Here’s a purr-fect way to support animals in need from the comfort of your home! Simply scan the QR code or click on this link to access the online raffle site. Then, select the amount you would like to donate to the Humane Society of Loudoun County. You get more bang for your buck as you increase the size of your donation!
$10 = 10 entries
$20 = 25 entries
$50 = 75 entries
$100 = 2oo entries!
The first prize winner will receive half of the funds raised through this raffle (the other half helps at-risk animals). The second prize winner will receive a $100 gift card to Spanky’s Shenanigans. And, the third prize winner will receive a $50 amazon gift card. You can enter as many times as you like until a winner is selected October 11, 2023. Good luck!
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!
For those looking to participate in the #BettyWhiteChallenge, we would be so honored if you made a gift to HSLC today on what would have been Betty‘s 101st birthday. Gifts of all sizes are greatly appreciated.
For decades, Betty White dedicated herself to protecting and improving the quality of life for animals worldwide. This included supporting efforts to advance veterinary medicine, ensuring the safety of animals on TV/movie sets, and promoting spay-and-neuter programs.
In-Memory certificates are available upon request at anne@humaneloudoun.org.
Thank you for your kind support.
If you’ve been thinking about adopting, this is the purr-fect month to do so! August 1-31, you can adopt two fur babies from the Humane Society of Loudoun County for just one adoption fee*!
Review our adoptable animals here! Once you’re ready to apply, follow our relatively easy adoption process here!
Not interested in adopting right now? Help homeless animals in our community by making a donation today!
*Both cats must be placed in the same home upon adoption.
Join the Humane Society of Loudoun County for its inaugural online auction to benefit at-risk animals in our community! There’s something for everyone! So take a look and “raise your (virtual) paw” when you find that purr-fect item!
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.
This is just a sampling of the many businesses and individuals who have donated items in support of HSLC’s Christmas in July online auction. The auction will take place July 15-24 and all proceeds will directly benefit homeless and at-risk animals in our community.
By Anne Senft
Blaire Ring has been a foster mom with the Humane Society of Loudoun County (HSLC) since 2014. When I reached out to her to request an in-kind donation for our upcoming online auction, she didn’t hesitate. Blaire immediately offered what is sure to be a popular item: a photo session and gift through her business, Second Ave Photography.
“I donated because fostering has been such a rewarding experience for my young daughters. They see us take in often dirty, sometimes sick, tiny kittens and bring them back to health. HSLC is near and dear to my heart and I’m so glad to be part of this group.”
Likewise, Richard Busch didn’t miss a chance to help the animals. His Glenfiddich Farm Pottery is located in a converted 175-year-old former dairy barn “where the chickens and roosters have names, so they are not destined for the soup pot.” Glenfiddich (pronounced glen-FIDD-ick) is the Celtic word for “valley of the deer,” which is appropriate since deer and other wildlife are frequently seen here. Pots are stamped with a deer symbol, including the five items Richard graciously donated to the HSLC auction.
Dr. Christy Cowell of Loudoun Dental Smiles adopted Dempsey, their now 10-year old Boxer-hound mix when he was just a pup. “He’s my very first dog and the first love my husband and I shared together. He is such a sweet boy but needed the love from our family to live his best life.”
Dr. Cowell is thankful to HSLC for helping the special animals in our community who need extra love and support. She has generously donated a gift basket with a teeth whitening kit and professional in-office whitening session.
Bobby Quarantillo is the Owner of Q Athletics, a training company that works with athletes and adults in Leesburg and Ashburn. As a lifelong dog lover, his face lights up when talking about his senior dog, Sloan. Bobby donated a handsome gift basket with tech t-shirts and FitVine wine to help animals in need.
HSLC is sincerely grateful for all 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.
