Loudoun County Animal Services

11/26/2024

Another day, another field trip with Darrell!

Our volunteer states that Darrell is just so handsome, you can't take a bad picture of him! On this field trip, he encountered deer, a fox, a raccoon, a heron, lots of squirrels and even saw a couple of bald eagles flying across the river! What a fun day! Darrell's favorite part was the car ride - he didn't want to get out!

Interested in meeting Darrell? Stop by the shelter and ask about him today! We are open 11am-6pm for adoptions!

11/25/2024

Evening play date with Darrell and Sweety! Who do you think has the best “sit”?

Darrell and Sweety enjoy making friends with dogs who have similar playstyles. They might do well with a dog sibling in their future home! Interested in meeting one of these pups? Stop by the shelter! We are open 11am-6pm for adoptions!

11/25/2024

Chewy is keeping a close eye on the foot traffic at the shelter today! Maybe the next person walking by will be the one to take him home?

Chewy is such a curious and playful chinchilla! He is always busy - rearranging his toys, snacking on a tasty treat or leaping around his enclosure. Interested in meeting Chewy? Stop by the shelter and ask about him today! We are here 11am-6pm for adoptions.

11/25/2024

Sweety went on a hiking adventure with one of our volunteers!

Our volunteer says:

"Sweety says she is more of a city girl. We had to turn around twice because she didn't want to walk through mud puddles and every now and again she'd look back at me as if she was saying "this can't possibly be the trail..?" I absolutely love her and her cute little pouty face 💕"

Interest in meeting Sweety? Stop by the shelter today! We are open 11am-6pm for adoptions!

11/23/2024

Saturday snuggles with Bunson!

Bunson is full of personality! Catnip toys are his favorite and he is always ready to play and pounce! When he wants attention, he will bump you with his head until you start giving him pets! Bunson's spot is sitting right next to you on the sofa, purring as loudly as he possibly can. 😻

Is Bunson the cat for you? Come meet him today! During our "Adopt a Cat, We Will Bake You A Pie" promotion, Bunson's adoption fee has been waived AND we will bake you a pumpkin or caramel apple pie too! Stop by the shelter during our adoption hours (11am-6pm) to learn more!

11/22/2024

Dolly and Ollie are inseparable best friends who arrived at the shelter heartbroken after their owner passed away. Life has turned upside down for them, but they're navigating the changes with courage.

Dolly is the gentle leader. She reassures Ollie that everything will be okay, nudging him forward, reminding him that brighter days are ahead. Ollie, in turn, sticks close to Dolly, finding comfort in her steady presence. These two sweet souls are looking for a home where they can heal together, bringing double the love to their next chapter.

Dolly and Ollie have their adoption fee waived and as part of our "Adopt A Cat, We Will Bake You A Pie" promotion, we will bake you two pies (caramel apple or pumpkin) if you adopt them! Stop by the shelter and ask about Dolly and Ollie today, we are open 11am-6pm for adoptions.

11/22/2024

Blueberries for breakfast! Our small animals love getting a fresh fruit treat!

Did you know that blueberries are a tasty and nutritious treat for rabbits and chinchillas too? Like all treats, blueberries should only be given sparingly and as part of a well-balanced diet. A high-quality hay should make up the majority of a chinchilla's and rabbit's diet!

Interested in learning more about small animals? Thinking about adopting a small animal friend? Come by the shelter and talk to our adoption counselors about their specific needs to see if a rabbit or chinchilla is the right fit for you! We are open 11am-6pm for adoptions!

11/21/2024

Meet Callie, the Cuddle Companion. This golden sweetheart is here to prove that the best things in life are soft, cuddly, and totally nap-worthy. This sweet pupper is now ready to find her furever home.

Callie’s favorite activities include stealing hearts, snoozing, turning couch time into cuddle time and loving unconditionally. Here's what her foster has to say:

“Warning: Side effects of adopting Callie may include increased happiness, spontaneous laughter, and a severe case of puppy love.”

📅 Don’t wait—Callie’s paws are crossed for the perfect home to make her nap dreams come! Stop by the shelter today! We are open 11am-6pm. 🏡✨

11/21/2024

It's back again! Our favorite adoption promo of the year! Read on for cats, pie and fee waived adoptions!

Once again we find ourselves with many adult cats looking for homes, and we're seeing the length of time the animals spend here at the shelter continuing to increase. So from Thursday, November 21st to Tuesday, November 26th, we are waiving adoption fees for all cats over 1 year old!

Here is the pie portion of this concept - we want our pets to find loving homes so badly, that we are going to be baking homemade pies (pumpkin or caramel apple) for any family who adopts an adult cat from 11/21-11/26!

The bakers on our team will be hard at work Wednesday night baking away, so come in before the holiday to bring home a best friend and reserve your dessert baked by animal-loving shelter staff! A new family pet, a delicious dessert, and some very thankful LCAS staff- what more is there to be thankful for?

11/20/2024

This young, tan, female dog was found near the roundabouts near Dry Mill Rd and Rt. 7. She was found wearing a collar and we would love to get her back to her people! Can you help? Share this post, or if you know her family, have them give us a call at 703-777-0406.

🐾Do you need help keeping your pet? Is this your pet and you cannot keep them? Are you worried about paying fees or need help finding them a new family? Please call us - LCAS is a judgment free zone and we are here to help. 703-777-0406 🐾

11/20/2024

Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) has charged Sandra Ulrike Landgraf, 70, of Sterling, with two counts of felony animal cruelty and one count of misdemeanor animal cruelty following the discovery of two deceased dogs in her home and one dog in emaciated condition running at large.

On the evening of October 31, 2024, LCAS Humane Law Enforcement Officers responded to a call regarding a stray dog that had been found roaming near Sugarland Drive in Sterling. The dog, which was in extremely poor condition, had a microchip, which led authorities to Landgraf.

Officers attempted to contact Landgraf at her residence and found the home to be empty. In the course of the investigation to locate Landgraf, it was determined that two additional dogs had also been left inside the home for an extended period of time. Loudoun County Animal Services, the Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office and Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office executed a general search warrant on November 4, 2024, and found the conditions in the home to be consistent with extreme hoarding and also found the remains of two Chinese Crested mix dogs.

When Humane Law Enforcement Officers made contact with Landgraf, she stated that she had not entered the home since at least the spring of 2024 and that the dogs had not been provided with food or water since her last entry. The surviving dog, “Elvis,” a 10-year-old Chinese Crested mix, is believed to have escaped in October through a gap in the property’s fence and survived through consuming trash, rodents, insects and the bodies of his deceased littermates.

“This case is heartbreaking, in that the suffering of these dogs was completely preventable,” said Director of Animal Services Nina Stively. “At LCAS, we offer a judgement-free zone for surrendering a pet that you can no longer care for. We always want to support our community’s pet owners, but there is no excuse to move out and leave your pets without food, water or care.” Information on how to surrender a pet in Loudoun County is online at loudoun.gov/SurrenderPets.

Landgraf is scheduled to face the criminal charges in Loudoun’s General District Court on December 10, 2024. A conviction of a Class 6 felony carries a possible penalty of imprisonment of one to five years, or confinement in jail for not more than 12 months, and/or a possible fine of not more than $2,500. A conviction of a Class 1misdemeanor in the Commonwealth of Virginia carries a maximum penalty of up to a $2,500 fine per count and one year in jail.

Details here: https://bit.ly/40XvRHU

Loudoun County Fire and Rescue
Loudoun County Sheriff's Office

11/19/2024

Have you ever gazed at the night sky and wished the stars weren't so far, far away?💫Well, your wish has come true! The Cosmic Pups are here and ready for adoption!

Saturn, Nova, Titan and their adorable siblings can’t wait to find their forever homes. These pups are out-of-this-world adorable and ready to meet you! Interested in making one of them part of your family? Stop by the shelter today and ask about adopting a puppy today! 🌟🐾

11/18/2024

Wondering how to start your days with a smile? Go on a hike with Darrell!

Darrell is one cool dog. He loves hiking and will happily trot along by your side! He knows lots of tricks and is well behaved in the car too. Darrell is always up for a game of fetch and it’s rare to see his tail stop wagging! Darrell is enrolled in a training program and loves his weekly training classes with the volunteers. He picks up on things quickly and is always happy to show off for a treat!

Interested in meeting Darrell? Stop by the shelter today! We are open 11am-6pm.

11/16/2024

Bath time puppy snuggles to give you a smile!🥰

These 14 week-old cuties are available for adoption! Stop by the shelter and ask about our available puppies today!

11/15/2024

Loudoun County officials encourage anyone who may have come into contact with a rabid fox in the Ashburn Farm area this week to contact their health care provider or the Health Department at 571-233-7317 as soon as possible. Details here: https://bit.ly/3Cu8ZW5

County officials encourage anyone who may have come into contact with a rabid fox in the Ashburn Farm area this week to contact their health care provider or the Health Department at 571-233-7317 as soon as possible. Details here: https://bit.ly/3Cu8ZW5

11/14/2024

Curious as a cat about yarn? Join us for Crochet Club at the animal shelter! Make a cat toy or a blanket, start a new project, or bring one from home! We will have supplies and lessons available.

This activity is open to all skill levels and recommended for ages 12+. No sign up is required, the next Crochet Club will be meet on Thursday, November 21st from 6-7pm at LCAS.

11/13/2024

Thank you to our LCPS “Job for a Day” students for spending the day working with us! We appreciate your help and hope you enjoyed learning about the animal shelter!