Lynchburg Humane Society hires new Assistant Director of Development

(September 29, 2026)— Lynchburg Humane Society (LHS) is excited to announce that they have hired Sally H. James to a new position on their development team, Assistant Director of Development. Sally brings over 25 years of nonprofit experience to Lynchburg Humane Society, having both worked and volunteered with several area nonprofit organizations.

“Sally brings a tremendous amount of experience, knowledge, and passion to Lynchburg Humane Society, and we are thrilled to welcome her to our team,” said Jill Mollohan, Executive Director. “Her experience and commitment to our community will be a tremendous asset as we continue to grow our fundraising efforts and expand our impact to help animals and the people who love them.”

Prior to arriving at LHS, Sally held leadership positions in development, marketing, and admissions at both New Vistas School and James River Day School. Her extensive fundraising experience stems from meaningful relationships in both the private and corporate sectors. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Hollins University.  

In her new role, Sally will work closely with Michelle Thomas, Director of Development, supporting fundraising initiatives, events, and donor relations. Together, they will help strengthen LHS’s relationships with supporters and create opportunities for the community to engage with the organization and its mission.

Having held previous volunteer and Board of Directors roles at the Lynchburg Humane Society, Sally is excited to continue serving the Lynchburg Community by helping pets and people in her new position! 

We Were Adopted! Sept. 21st – Sept. 27th.

Long Stay Humphrey is finally home!!

Humphrey is 8 years old and has been with us since January. Humphrey never showed kennel stress, nor was he ever overly energetic. Despite being such a sweet boy, whether it be his breed or age, people never asked about him. A few months ago, we began to amp up marketing for our sweet boy and approved him for petcations in hopes that being seen around the city would help get him some interest. Well, word got around! These girls stopped by the shelter and fell in love with the inconspicuous boy making sad eyes in the first kennel.

Thank you so much to these girls for taking Humphrey home! We also want to thank Jeff and Cary Sims for being this month’s sponsor!

Pets adopted this week!

Cats adopted:

Ann, Anni-Frid, Applebloom, Aubrey, Ballad, Basil, Bethune, Bigi, Birdie, Booster, Bootes, Britannia, Cassiopeia, Chamberlain, Cheez-It, Chihiro, Cinnamon, Cleopatra, Collie, Colorado, Cosmopolitan, Cottonball, Crake, Cuatro, Decker, Dominic, Enchilada, Fancy Nancy, Figment, Fozzie Bear, Fredo, Gemma, Grammy Norma, Grimace, Haiku, Hootin’, Inkblot, Jingle, Jupiter, Kalamata, Kickin Kay Lynne, Kimi, Kodex, Link, Lorax, Lowes, Luna, Macintosh, Manzanilla, Miggy, Mojito, Montecito, Mousse, Nemo, Once-ler, Orange Slice, Oshi, Pebbles, Peppermint, Phenomenon, Pineapple, Proton, Prune, Racoon, Sam, Sandy, Scorpio, Shafran, Sleek, Spire, Subie, Swedish Chef, Taylor, Teacup, Tres, Ursa, Venus, Wawa, Wink, Yasha, Zelda.

Dogs adopted:

Alice, Aramis, Blossom, Brego, Bubbles, Budderball, Cheshire, Chillie, Colonel Mustard, Comet, Dapper, Ginger, Gouda, Gummy Bear, Humphrey, Isabella, Jack, Kangaroo, Kovu, Lewis, Loki, Miles, Miss Scarlett, Moon Pie, Mrs. Peacock, Mrs. White, O’dell, Red Queen, Reese, Rockstar, Rocky, Roscoe, Rosie, Rusty, Sawyer, Seattle, Shelby, Skittles, Soup, Thumper, Tweedledee.

Small pets:

Honey Lemon.

We Were Adopted! Sept. 14th – Sept. 20th.

This superhero has found her sidekicks!!

A few months ago LHS got a big group of girls + one boy who all came from one home. They were brave and had to overcome a lot to get to us, so we lovingly named them after superheroes. You may also remember Gamora, Hawkgirl, Superman etc. Wonder Woman went on a temporary petcation last week with a couple wanting to take a dog out for the day. The building was filled with excitement when they came back a few days after returning her from their petcation to adopt her. The day they spent together was enough for them to fall in love with Wonder Woman that they couldn’t imagine not keeping her.

Thank you so much to Wonder Woman’s new parents, and thank you to our sponsors Jeff & Cary Sims, Realtors for supporting our pets and making stories like these possible.

Pets adopted this week!

Cats adopted:

Allison, Argentine, Arkansas, Aye Bay Bay, Benny, Björn, Blockbuster, Brian, Buffalo Barclay, Camry, Charlie, Chel, Claire, Classic Carl, Cosplay, Dos, Espresso, Gadget, Gloria, Gob, Hot Honey, Humor, Inde, Kacheek, Leonard, Lindsey, Lobster, Magic, Meowmallow Crunch, Neo, Neutron, Pleakley, Polaris, Quesadilla, Sandals, Sassy Scotty, Sprout, Stupendous, Sunshine, Tempest, Tess, Tigger, Tobias, Turtle, Tweety, Uno, VHS, Wednesday, Zeke.

Dogs adopted:

Adella, Andrina, Ariel, Ben Parker, Brie, Brisket, Chase, Corbin, Dazzling, Grayson, Gwen, Hobie, Justius, Kangaroo, Liberty, Lyric, McGruber, Nubs, Paolo, Smokey, Turtle, Wonder Woman.

We Were Adopted! Sept. 7th – Sept. 13th.

Mary and Laura are staying together!!

These two sisters have been through it all together. They’ve been with us for 4 months, and before that, they were keeping each other safe outside throughout their entire kittenhood. When they were found outside 4 months ago by a good Samaritan, they had a severe upper respiratory infection as well as lice. They were pretty beat up, but through treatment, they had each other. If they weren’t already bonded when we found them, after their lengthy treatments and time in foster care, they were. Even after all of their heavy treatments, they were still having a hard time with weepy eyes. So, being a bonded pair with weepy eyes, even after sharing them on social media and getting a lot of traction, they still didn’t have many people asking about them. Until last week!! After originally coming in to ask about a different cat entirely, they decided to ask about bonded pairs. Of course, our first recommendation was Mary and Laura, and with little convincing, they were on board.

They fell in love as quickly as we did and decided to take the girls home. We’re so grateful to them for asking about bonded pairs and making the decision to keep two kittens who love each other together. Thank you so much to the adopter we’re wishing you all the good luck!!

Pets adopted this week!

Cats adopted:

Bougie, Cold Brew, Dakota, Exclamation Point, Galland, Grace, Gromble, Hibiscus, Huey, Jolteon, Kellman, Krumm, Laura, Maeby, Marlin, Mary, Meenie, Miney, Misty, Mouse, Nibblet, Nucleus, Oblina, Phenomenal, Polaris, Shafran, Spool, Starr, Stefan, Thread, Velcro, Virgo, Winnie.

Dogs adopted:

Badger, Brisket, Bunny, Crash, Dozer, Everest, Marsha, Mayoress, Ozzy, Queen Clarisse Renaldi, Ryder, Shy Shire, Superman, Tanglewood.

Smalls pets:

Lizzie, Miranda.

We Were Adopted! August 31st – Sept. 6th.

Look how sweet!!

Shania couldn’t have scored a better family. After seeing her online they knew she was the one and even came prepared with their own flyers welcoming her to the family. We love seeing how excited our adopters get!

Thank you so much to Shania’s new family for taking her home and giving her the best new life.

Pets adopted this week!

Cats adopted:

Alana, Annie Sue, Beanie Weenie, Beauregard, Bread, Caraxes, Chicken Nuggie, Chip, Damon, Dave, Delilah, Dot, Duct Tape, Fanta, Ferris, Firefly, Ginny, Gravity, Hunter, Jennyanydots, Jolene, Kermit, Kougra, Lowes, Martha Stewart, McNair, Mira, Molly, Mr. Mistoffelees, Owl, Quince, Rowlf, S’mores, Snoop Dogg, Squirm, Starfield, Stevie, Syrax, Toothy, Whisker Waffle.

Dogs adopted:

Apollo, Captain Marvel, Chase, Dovey, Duckie, Hunter, Koa, Lovey, Mack, Mayoress, Meg, Minnie, Missy, Peanut, Rubble, Scott, Shania, Umber, William, Ziggy.