News & Announcements

Animal Rescue Group Staff Charged with Cruelty; More than 100 Animals Taken into Custody

A months-long investigation into the mistreatment of animals by an animal rescue organization in the Town of Round Hill has resulted in more than a dozen criminal charges against individuals involved with the operation of the Luck of the Irish Animal Resc...

Loudoun County Animal Services Hosts Free Adoption Event May 13

On Saturday, May 13, 2023, Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) will host a “Homeward Bound” free pet adoption event from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Animal Shelter, 42225 Adoption Drive in Leesburg. Adoption fees will be waived for all available cats...

Loudoun County Animal Services Seeks Dog Adopters; Adoption Fees Temporarily Waived

Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) is seeking people willing to adopt or provide foster care for adult dogs following a substantial increase in the number of homeless pets coming into the Loudoun County Animal Shelter. The number of dogs, in particular...

Board of Supervisors Adopts Addition to Animals Ordinance

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has adopted a new section of Chapter 612, Dogs and Other Animals, of the Codified Ordinances of Loudoun County that prohibits ownership of certain exotic and venomous species of animals that present a risk to public...

Board of Supervisors to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Addition to Animals Ordinance Feb. 15

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to hold a public hearing February 15, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. on a proposed new section of Chapter 612, Dogs and Other Animals, of the Codified Ordinances of Loudoun County. If adopted, the new section of or...

Public Comments Sought on Proposed Addition to Chapter 612 of Loudoun County Ordinances

Loudoun County is seeking public comment on a proposed new section of Chapter 612 of the Codified Ordinances of Loudoun County that, if adopted, would prohibit private ownership of certain exotic and venomous species of animals that present a risk to publ...

Board Committee to Consider Prohibiting Certain Exotic and Venomous Animals Dec. 13

During its meeting on December 13, 2022, the Board of Supervisors’ Finance, Government Operations and Economic Development Committee is scheduled to begin considering a new section of Chapter 612 of the Codified Ordinances of Loudoun County that, if adopt...

Loudoun County Seizes 18 Animals from Lovettsville Home

Two Lovettsville residents are facing a total of eighteen Class 1 misdemeanor charges of animal cruelty after a search warrant revealed a large number of pets in squalid, unsanitary conditions at the home of Jackie Howard Payne Jr. and Tia Marie Reid.&...

Ground is Broken for New Loudoun County Animal Services Facility

A ceremonial groundbreaking to celebrate the start of construction for the new facility that will serve as the primary location of Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) was held Thursday in Leesburg. Members of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors join...

Groundbreaking for Loudoun County Animal Services New Location Set for May 30

Loudoun County invites member of the public to attend the groundbreaking for the new location of Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) Thursday, May 30, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. The ceremony will take place at the intersection of Crosstrail Boulevard and Kinca...

Loudoun County Animal Services Participates in Clear the Shelters Event August 17, 2019

On Saturday, August 17, 2019, Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) will participate in the fifth annual nationwide “Clear the Shelters” free pet adoption event from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Adoption fees will be waived for all available pets which include...

Selected Loudoun County Facilities to Serve as Cooling Centers with Extended Weekend Hours

During this period of excessive heat, selected Loudoun County facilities will operate as cooling centers with extended weekend hours. 

Saturday, July 20, 2019, Extended Hours

• The Loudoun Valley Community Center will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p...

Excessive Heat Warning in Effect for Loudoun; County Facilities to Serve as Cooling Centers

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for Loudoun County for Friday, July 19, 2019, forecasting temperatures in the mid to upper 90s and heat index values of up to 110 degrees. 

When the National Weather Service issues ...

Loudoun County Animal Services Hosts Free Adoption Event May 18, 2019

On Saturday, May 18, 2019, Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) will host the fourth annual “Homeward Bound” free pet adoption event from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Adoption fees will be waived on all available cats, kittens, dogs, puppi...

Undercover Investigation Leads to Arrest for Attempted Carnal Knowledge of an Animal

A North Potomac, Maryland, man is facing a felony charge for the attempted carnal knowledge of an animal after allegedly soliciting an undercover Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) officer in Leesburg for the opportunity to have sexual relations with a...

Animal Services Hosts Annual Home for the Holidays Pet Adoptions with Santa December 8, 2018

On Saturday, December 8, 2018, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) will host the 4th annual Home for the Holidays, a pet adoption event where all adoption fees are waived. The event at the Loudoun County Animal Shelter, 398...

Take Extra Care with Animals During Winter Weather

Take Extra Care with Animals During Winter Weather  During periods of severe winter weather, animal owners should be ready to protect their pets and livestock. The following are concerns to be aware of and recommendations from the Virginia Cooper...