The Humane Society of Loudoun County, VA (HSLC) is a no kill, volunteer animal welfare organization founded in 1966 to rescue and rehabilitate abandoned, feral, and neglected animals. Our mission is to partner with our community to save more animals and achieve a No Kill Community.
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We are a foster based, all volunteer 501(c)3 non-profit animal rescue organization All our programs are based on the 11 Components of the No Kill Equation. Our programs include Rescue, Foster and Adoption, a CommunityCats/TNR & Barn Cats program, Pet Pantry, Humane Education and Low Cost Spay/Neuter. All donations are tax-deductible.
Mission: We are a foster based volunteer organization that partners with our community to save more animals and achieve a No Kill Community. .
A group of therapy dogs visited an elementary school in Fauquier County, Virginia, Tuesday to help children following the death of their 6-year-old classmate.
A group of therapy dogs visited an elementary school in Fauquier County, Virginia, Tuesday to help children following the death of their 6-year-old classmate.
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Seeing (and smelling) lots of skunks lately? They're on the move, looking for love! When driving, particularly at dusk, remember to slow down and keep an eye out for skunks and other wildlife who may be near the road.
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Humane Society of Loudoun County's cover photo
Top 5 reasons to adopt the marvelous Midnight:
1) She's stunning--just look at these photos!
2) Older cats (she's 10) have an established purrsonality - and hers is absolutely wonderful! Midnight is very social, sweet, and affectionate. She loves to be snuggled and held.
3) Midnight is a smart cookie. But, she doesn't understand why she's been overlooked for so long--she's been waiting 18 long months for her forever home!
4) Her adoption fees are waived and her thyroid meds are covered thanks to the kind guardian angels who sponsored her.
5) While she isn't a fan of other cats, Midnight has an overabundance of unconditional love to give her forever human(s).
Meet Midnight this Saturday at our adoption event from 12 to 3pm at the Ashburn PetValu. If you can't wait that long, please contact us at [email protected] to arrange a meet and greet.
It is estimated that more than 30,000 pets have been left stranded after the Chinese government sealed off Wuhan following the coronavirus outbreak.
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ADOPTED! Congratulations to the adventurous IRELYN and her new forever family. She has finally found a cozy spot that she can call her own!
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VIDEO: After spending a record-breaking 328 days in space, NASA astronaut Christina Koch returned to Earth and reunited with the furriest member of her family: her pup, LBD (which stands for Little Brown Dog).
“Not sure who was more excited. Glad she remembers me after a year! https://t.co/sScVXHMHJn”
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ADOPTED! Henry had been left behind and outside when his previous owners moved. But, now he’s safe and sound in his pawsome forever home! Isn’t he handsome?
Defending the pawsomeness of senior cats.
We work out butts off to dispel the current thinking about older cats. So when a stupid albeit well-meaning article like this comes out and perpetuates the ignorance, we have to speak up.
1. Thirteen is *not* elderly for a cat. Indoor cats can live to 20+. 13 is senior, but by no means elderly. We have a 17 year old who runs up and down the stairs and can jump onto a desk without hesitation.
2. This statement: "Unfortunately, being so old, it was unlikely that anybody would be interested in adopting him..." Really? Again, he's not "so old" but more importantly, there are plenty of people who love seniors, and adopt only seniors! We don't claim older cats fly out of shelters and rescues, but there are many senior adopters out there.
3. "Besides being old, Jamie had some health problems that took time to fix: cat flu, while he also had kidney issues and bad teeth."
Cat flu? If they mean upper respiratory infection, that's basically a cold, and yes, cats in shelters are prone to it, especially if they are older. A week or so of antibiotics will get rid of that. And "kidney issues" are super common in older cats, but other than drinking more water, it is usually not a big deal. Think of it this way: As humans age, they can have arthritis and/or high blood pressure; cats tend to get higher kidney values.
The rewards of adopting a senior pet are many, please don't let misguided articles like this perpetuate the misconceptions.
Special shout out to the folks who are voting for HSLC every day to help us win in the Animal Rescue and Adoption category. If you haven't yet voted, you can do so ONCE DAILY through February 21st. Just click on this post and scroll down. Thank you!
Click here to be directed to The Best of Loudoun about page. From there you can click to vote! Support your favorite businesses, organizations and individuals in Loudoun County's biggest Readers' Choice contest, the Best of Loudoun 2020. Vote once daily through Feb. 21st.
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Congratulations to Loudoun County, VA. It reported a placement rate of 91% for dogs, 92% for cats, and 95% for rabbits and other animals: saving90.org/virginia.html.
Something can't be impossible if it has already been achieved. If your city/county is not doing the same, here are free step-by-step guides to reform: nokilladvocacycenter.org/shelter-reform.html.
A No Kill nation is within our reach...
Photo: Stanley is waiting for you at Loudoun County Animal Services.
Does microchipping really work?
A study of more than 7,700 stray animals at animal shelters showed that dogs without microchips were returned to their owners 22% of the time, whereas microchipped dogs were returned to their owners 52% of the time.
Cats without microchips were reunited with their owners only 2% of the time, whereas microchipped cats went back home 39% of the time.
“The civil war was drawing to a close and the enormous task of reuniting the country lay ahead, yet President Lincoln made time to care for three orphaned kittens.“
our sixteenth President, loved cats and could play with them for hours. When asked if her husband had a hobby, Mary Todd Lincoln replied, “cats.” President Lincoln visited General Grant at City Point, Virginia in March of 1865. The civil war was drawing to a close and the enormous task of reunit...
Jenny is looking for a forever castle!
Apply to adopt this gorgeous tortie now: https://humaneloudoun.org/adopt/adoption-application/
SOMEONE is a spoiled lady.
She's not only allowed on the desk (which we attempt to keep mostly cat-free) but this is now where she eats as well. ONLY after a cookie is added to the top.
Humane Society of Loudoun County - sorry, this queen is definitely going to need someone with a castle to keep her in the lifestyle she's accustomed to!!
SPONSORED! Thanks to a handful of generous friends, Midnight's adoption fee will be waived for anyone lucky enough to adopt her!
We're still hoping to find a special human to foster or adopt this beautiful, smart and sweet cat. She will do best in a home without other cats and with one or more warm laps to snuggle up in.
To adopt: https://humaneloudoun.org/adopt/adoption-application/
To foster: https://humaneloudoun.org/get-involved/fosters-needed/
For questions about helping Midnight, please contact us at [email protected]
This is Ferrari (gray), now Bruni, hanging out in his forever home with new pal, Daisy. Looks like he landed very well!
Midnight has been waiting 18 months for her forever home. She could really use: 1) A new foster situation without other cats; and 2) Someone to sponsor or co-sponsor her adoption fee to improve her chances of being adopted. Will you be her Guardian Angel? Please click on the story for more details on how you can help Midnight today. Thank you!
Recently, the beautiful Midnight had a bit of a scare. She was rushed to the vet because she was lethargic and not eating. It was thought that she might have developed diabetes. Fortunately, Midnight was cleared of diabetes and is doing much better now. But, to ensure she stays stable, we are hoping...
Humane Society of Loudoun County's cover photo
ADOPTED! Sis, a gorgeous tortie, is hanging out with her new buddy, Evander. Evander was very depressed by the recent loss of his BFF to kidney failure. His human reached out to HSLC to find him a new friend. Sis also needed a friend (and forever home) and so she was introduced to Evander. Close in age, we hope they enjoy many happy years together!
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The cat in the Oscar-winning movie, “The Godfather” was a stray that director, Francis Ford Coppola found on the Paramount movie lot during filming. He added the cat himself, believing that it would help show the Godfather, Don Vito Corleone‘s, soft side.
Conspiracy theories suggest that, wishing to be famous, the cat manipulated animal-lover Marlon Brando into being featured in the movie. In fact, the cat purred so loudly during filming that it overpowered some of Brando‘s lines, which later had to be edited and looped.
Fast forward 48 years and you have another scene-stealer, #MargoTheComebackCat, taking her rightful place on Brando’s lap. And like the cat in the movie, Margo will offer you charm, lively conversation and stellar lap warming. Give Margo the Hollywood happy ending she’s been waiting for by scheduling a meet and greet with her today at [email protected]
HSLC is a finalist in the Animal Rescue and Adoption category! You can vote for us once daily through February 21st. Just click on this post and scroll down. TIA!
Windy with rain showers early then partly cloudy for the afternoon. High 43F. Winds WNW at 25 to 35 mph. Chance of rain 50%. Winds could occasionally gust over 50 mph..
#LeapofKindnessDay (2/29) is a community-wide effort created to inspire businesses, schools, clubs, friends, and neighbors to do something kind on 2020's extra day.
But, you don’t have to wait until February 29th to get started. You can start right now by clicking on this post and scrolling down to find opportunities for helping at-risk and homeless animals in Loudoun County.
Thank you!
The Humane Society of Loudoun County is a non-profit 501(c)3 animal welfare organization, founded in 1966. We are a Foster-based organization that partners with the community to save more animals and achieve a No Kill Community. We are run by volunteers, and as a foster based rescue we do not have a...
New feline author, Eli Kitty, will be travelling to the Purcellville Library this Saturday from 11 to 1pm to promote his very first book. He promises to tell all to anyone who stops by to visit the HSLC adoption event.
https://humaneloudoun.org/adopt/available-cats/
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Fluffy is one lucky rabbit! HSLC volunteer, Karen Jorde, contacted us about a rabbit needing to be rescued from a parking lot near her home. Enter HSLC VP and first-time bunny whisperer, Donna Drake, who with the help of a teenager was able to get Fluffy into a carrier after a brief chase with a net. She then brought this little cutie to our friends at the Loudoun County Animal Shelter. (HSLC is foster-based; we do not have a shelter).
We don't know Fluffy's backstory. But, he was probably abandoned when his previous owners moved. Domestic bunnies cannot survive on their own and Fluffy would have surely died had he not been rescued. Thanks to our volunteers, Fluffy is safe and warm and will live happily ever after in a loving forever home.
Do you have your tickets yet for either showing in Ashburn? Proceeds benefit HSLC!
ASHBURN: It's the purrrfect collection of cat videos! Partial proceeds benefit local cats in need.
It's a good thing Irelyn's foster mom is taking her to our adoption event at the Purcellville Library this Saturday. This adventurous tabby obviously needs to learn how to read (or maybe she already knows and is just being a little rebellious)!
HSLC Adoption Event
Purcellville Library
2/8 11am - 1pm
Does your pet have any unusual behaviors? Please share photos!
If you're looking for a cat to make your life purrfect, swing by our adoption event this Saturday at the Purcellville Library from 11 to 1pm.
In the meantime, check out the fantastic felines we have for adoption:
https://humaneloudoun.org/adopt/available-cats/
#MargoTheComebackCat wanted to get in on the Dolly Parton Challenge. How'd she do?
Margo's adoption fee has been waived thanks to one of her guardian angels. Complete an adoption application today to give this snuggly senior kitizen the loving retirement home she deserves:
https://humaneloudoun.org/adopt/adoption-application/
TWO PAWS UP for the Catoctin Veterinary Clinic in Leesburg! They held a Pictures with Santa event in December and raised over $300 for the Loudoun Pet Pantry (LPP).
We are also grateful to Catoctin for collecting pet food throughout the year as one of two dozen LPP donation box locations in Loudoun County.
https://humaneloudoun.org/what-we-do/the-loudoun-pet-pantry-lpp/donation-boxes/
Sweet!
Derrick Nnadi is helping homeless dogs find new homes in the wake of his Super Bowl win.
Monday morning after the Super Bowl...
WeatherTech's CEO: “We wanted to use the biggest stage possible to highlight Scout’s story and these incredible breakthroughs, which are not just limited to helping dogs and pets. This research will help advance cancer treatments for humans as well, so there’s the potential to save millions of lives of all species."
The 30-second spot is appropriately titled "Lucky Dog."
A mostly blind kitty might not be the obvious choice for a Super Bowl referee. But, Margo is looking so freaking irresistible in her little uniform that we just had to share!
Can you believe that this absolutely A-M-A-Z-I-N-G cat hasn't been adopted yet? So affectionate with humans and friendly with other animals, #MargoTheComebackCat hasn't let her limited vision hold her back from living her best life. Let's give Margo the big win she's been patiently waiting for by finding her a loving forever home before Valentine's Day.
If you'd like to schedule a meet and greet with Margo, please email [email protected]. Note that a guardian angel has sponsored her adoption fee in full.
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Leesburg, VA
20178
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Come out to the Petco in Leesburg! We have cats available for adoption that would love to get pets from you! We are here til 3p.
Awwww...we ❤ Margo! Please donate to help her and her friends find their happy endings. All donations will be matched dollar for dollar until midnight! Thank you! https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/humaneloudoun/mobile #GivingMewsday #MargoTheComebackCat
Final Spooky Yappy Hour at Spanky's Yappy Hour! Thank you Spanky's Shenanigans for selecting us for this year’s Yappy Hour non-profit organization. We have had an awesome summer!!
Come out to Paws in the Village at Leesburg 12 to 3p today!! We are selling our 50/50 tickets and t-shirts!
Stop by the HSLC tent out at Bluemont Fair. We are here til 5pm today!
Bluemont Fair - Stop by our tent and say Hi!
ADOPTION FEES WAIVED! Who is this pretty kitty coming over to meet you? This is Misty — an independent lady who wants attention on her own terms. She likes being near her family and cuddling when she's in the mood. Misty was found as a stray. We believe she is about 3-5 years old and was probably an inside/outside cat in her previous life. Normally we require that cats adopted from us be indoor-only, but we will make an exception if we find the right family for Misty. She loves being outside with her foster mom and is a good mouser. She also comes when called. This doglike behavior might explain why she gets along with the dogs in her foster home, but does not like sharing her home with other cats. Misty is not a barn cat and would need to have access whenever she wanted to her home and family. Thanks to a generous sponsor, Misty’s adoption fees are waived. To adopt Misty, complete an application today! https://humaneloudoun.org/adopt/adoption-application/
2-for-1: Danny Boy and Reo are besties who ideally will be adopted together. Thanks to a generous sponsor, we are able to offer both cats for the price of one adoption fee if--and only if--they are adopted together. Apply for the pair now at the link below! https://humaneloudoun.org/adopt/adoption-application/ Danny Boy (3-5 years old) can be a bit shy at first but he warms up fast and becomes very affectionate once he gets comfortable. Reo (~1 year old) is a lovely young lady. She is also a bit shy at first but warms up fast and becomes very friendly and snuggly once she gets to know you.
Mr. Meow Meow grabbed a lot of attention at the Clear the Shelters adoption event recently. Sadly, despite being totally chonkalicious, he was not adopted. Needless to say, we're not giving up on this three-legged wonder! We've been sharing Mr. Meow Meow's story with you for almost six months now. And, we know his second chance is just around the corner. From his doting foster mom, "He's a great big hunk of love and needs his own furrever family that can give him all the love and attention that he deserves." If you are that furrever family, please submit an adoption application today. Mr. Meow Meow is fully sponsored so his $150 adoption fee will be waived. https://humaneloudoun.org/adopt/adoption-application/
It's impossible not to root for Margo. This comeback kid has overcome many obstacles including near blindness. But, as this video shows, you can't keep a determined kitty from finding a warm lap to snuggle in. She also finds her way to her food, water, litter box, and even up and down the stairs without incident. She may be blind, but she will find her way into your heart! To adopt Margo, please complete an application today: https://humaneloudoun.org/adopt/adoption-application/ To sponsor or co-sponsor Margo's adoption fees ($150) at the upcoming Clear the Shelters event on 8/17, donate at the link below. In the dedication section, type "Margo". https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/humaneloudoun NOTE: If you are donating from a mobile device, you won’t see the dedication fifeld. Just leave a note in the comments below or send an email to [email protected]. Thanks!
Snap and Pop are two 4 month old brothers that are so much fun! If you need a daily dose of entertainment and snuggles then this is the pair for you. Our volunteer brought them home to give them a break from the adoption cage and they were immediately her best friend. Whoever snatches these boys up will get the luck of the Irish x 2. ☘️ ☘️ https://humaneloudoun.org/adopt/adoption-application/?petname=Snap%20And%20Pop
Thank you to Newk's for inviting us to participate in the Grand Opening celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony. Come have lunch and help us win $2000. Newk's is at Route 7 and Potomac View in Sterling.
Sweet playful Goose is looking for his Maverick. He loves to play but also loves his snuggles. Just listen to the little guy purr! Goose is about 4 months old and is looking for a home with another playful kitty. Could you be Goose’s Maverick? Apply today... https://humaneloudoun.org/adopt/adoption-application/
Gremlin, Snuggle, Chubbs and Earl are at the Purcellville Library waiting on you to come say hello. They will be here til 1 pm today. www.humaneloudoun.org #adoptdontshop #fosteringsaveslives #spayandneuter #TNRworks #humaneloudoun #humanesociety #loudouncountyva
Sweet 8 week old Margarita just wants a lap, arm or anything she can snuggle up to. Just listen to her purr! For adoption information please visit: https://humaneloudoun.org/adopt/adoption-application/
Sweet Simon has been hanging out for a while at the Petvalu in Goose Creek waiting for a new family. On this rainy day he’d like nothing more than to cuddle up with you on a nice fluffy blanket. Who is looking to adopt a snuggle buddy?
Meet Hazel at this Sunday’s adoption event at the Leesburg Petsmart. She’ll be there from 12:30 to 2:00. This beautiful girl is 4 years old and can warm your lap and your heart! https://humaneloudoun.org/events/adoption-event-at-petsmart-in-leesburg-4/
KITTENS are here! And we need FOSTERS!! We are being inundated by requests to help with kittens. But in order to help we need foster homes to place them in. We help kittens of all ages, from 4- 5 weeks olds (and sometimes younger) found at our local Trap/Neuter/Return sites to kittens needing rescue from overcrowded shelters. Fostering really does save lives. Try it. You'll like it. Can you resist the cuteness? https://humaneloudoun.org/adopt/fosters-needed/foster-application/ #fosteringsaveslives #adoptdontshop #needfosterhomes #communitycats #humaneloudoun #humanesociety
Dog Day at Breaux Vineyards
FOSTER NEEDED! Remember sweet Erin who loved to make biscuits? She's looking for a foster home where she can snuggle and watch TV. If you can open up your heart and home to Erin, please contact us at [email protected]. Our Foster Program has the most direct impact on saving lives of any of our programs. To learn more about fostering, please visit our website: https://humaneloudoun.org/get-involved/fosters-needed/
What does TNR actually look like?
VIDEO: Beautiful family of two bonded brothers (Huey and Morris) and two bonded sisters (Claire and Chloe). All born last August and all ready for their forever homes. Learn more about these sweet siblings on our website. https://humaneloudoun.org/adopt/available-cats/ Or, better yet, come out and meet the whole family this Saturday from noon to 3:00 at the Purcellville PetValu. Special thanks to photographer extraordinaire, Elizabeth Blair.
ADOPTED! After 24 hours of hiding in his litter box, Mellow has decided that everything is going to be great! He had a little bit of a false start in another home where it just wasn’t a good fit. But sometimes the wait is worth it because the right forever home does come along. Turn up the sound and enjoy the conversation between Mellow and his new mom!
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