By Lauren Puckett
Dr. Christine Rainwater drove her 14-year-old Honda Civic for 240,000 miles before deciding it was time to throw in the towel. As a dog owner and lover, Christine made the choice to donate her vehicle through CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services) to benefit the Humane Society of Loudoun County (HSLC).
Now CARS is launching its third annual Cartober campaign. As the name suggests, Cartober is an initiative that promotes vehicle donations for nonprofit organizations throughout the month of October. Donated vehicles are sold through used car markets to provide crucial funding for nonprofits all over the world. All vehicle types are accepted, running or not, and include cars, trucks, trailers, boats, RVs, motorcycles, campers, off-road vehicles, planes, heavy equipment, and farm machinery.
For Christine, donating her vehicle to save animals was an easy decision.
“I would love to adopt more – but the challenge is space (only so much room on the bed). And those pesky family and friends would question my sanity,” she said. “Since I can’t/shouldn’t adopt any more until there is room, I feel strongly about helping through the donation of my vehicle. Could I have sold the car? Yes, because it was in good working order with two new tires. But why go through the hassle when such a great organization with such a great mission could benefit?”
It’s easy to donate through Cartober. Simply fill out an online form, schedule a free and convenient car pick-up (usually within 24-72 hours), and receive a donation receipt. That’s it!
Interested in donating your vehicle to support HSLC? Find more information here.
May 30, 2025 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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!
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May 7, 2025 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
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!
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April 25, 2025 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
HSLC is excited to collaborate with October One Vineyard for a monthly Yappy Hour! To support our local animals, please bring a pet food or monetary donation to help animals in need. 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!
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February 28, 2025 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
HSLC is excited to collaborate with October One Vineyard for a monthly Yappy Hour! To support our local animals, please bring a pet food or monetary donation to help animals in need. 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!
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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! 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!
Tell your furr-iends and mark your calendars! HSLC is back at Spanky’s for Yappy Hour on the 1st and 3rd 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 and sell merchandise! And, back by PUP-ular demand, our 50/50 raffle will run through October at which time two lucky winners will be announced! Spanky’s is generously donating 10% of food sales to HSLC so be sure to come hungry!
Tell your furr-iends and mark your calendars! HSLC is back at Spanky’s for Yappy Hour on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 5:30 to 7:30 until October. We’ll have a table set-up outside in the back to answer questions and sell merchandise! And, back by PUP-ular demand, our 50/50 raffle will run through October at which time two lucky winners will be announced! Spanky’s is generously donating 10% of food sales to HSLC so be sure to come hungry!
Tell your furr-iends and mark your calendars! HSLC is back at Spanky’s for Yappy Hour on the 1st and 3rd 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 and sell merchandise! And, back by PUP-ular demand, our 50/50 raffle will run through October at which time two lucky winners will be announced! Spanky’s is generously donating 10% of food sales to HSLC so be sure to come hungry!
Tell your furr-iends and mark your calendars! HSLC is back at Spanky’s for Yappy Hour on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 5:30 to 7:30 until October. We’ll have a table set-up outside in the back to answer questions and sell merchandise! And, back by PUP-ular demand, our 50/50 raffle will run through October at which time two lucky winners will be announced! Spanky’s is generously donating 10% of food sales to HSLC so be sure to come hungry!