Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Troop 6369 gathered the items for distribution to anyone adopting a pet through early May or until supplies run out.
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Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Girl Scout Troop 6369, a member of the Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital (GSCNC), created 35 Pet First Aid kits for distribution to families that adopt a dog or cat from the Loudoun County Animal Shelter. Stream Valley Veterinary Hospital’s Dr. Susan Kirk and veterinary technician Shannon Robinson educated the troop on pet care, common illnesses and first aid essentials. Old Mill Veterinary Hospital provided the contents of the kits, which were supplemented by donations from family, friends and neighbors of the Girls Scouts. To adopt a pet and pick up a free kit, visit the Loudoun County Animal Shelter in Waterford, VA, 703-777-0406, or at the mobile adoption site, Unleashed by Petco, in Sterling’s Cascades Marketplace, 703-430-…
Monday, January 31, 2011
Loudoun County receives dogs rescued from Missouri breeding facility
Loudoun County Animal Care and Control this week received 4 dogs rescued by the Humane Society of the United States from two Missouri breeding facilities, according to a press release. The dogs represent just a few of those rescued. Two more are set to arrive later this week. The dogs range in age from 2 years to 8 years and come from small breeds. "We are one of HSUS's Emergency Sheltering Partners," Laura Rizer, Acting Shelter Administrator, said via e-mail. "We received a call last week that they had dogs coming to the area from breeding facilities in Missouri. We had space available so we brought in six dogs — four of which are on the adoption floor, the other 2 will be coming later this week." The dogs that have arrived so far, which…
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Friends of the Homeless Animals Has Cats, Dogs in Need of Homes
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Saturday, September 25, 2010
Friends of Homeless Animals scheduled a pet adoption event at the Ashburn Farm Windmill Pavilion Saturday from 10:00am to 2:00pm. In addition to cats and dogs onsite, the group has pictures and descriptions of hundreds of pets in need of homes with which visits can be arranged. Adopt in Ashburn today or visit the Friends Web site for more information.
Lisa Gaddy
8:53 pm on Saturday, September 25, 2010
I hope lots of pets were adopted! I would have gone, but I was selling stuff at a flea market! more ›