We Were Adopted!! August 8th-14th.

Posted on August 14, 2023August 14, 2023 by Ashley Douglas

92 Pets found happiness this week!

Cats and Kittens, oh my!

We all know it’s that time of year, kitten season. If you have been to the Center recently you have probably noticed our growing kitten rooms and hall crate babies. Last week we decided to have a cat and kitten waived fee adoption special over the weekend to try and get some of those little ones a new home, as well as the grown-up feline friends, and boy did you guys show up! 63 cats and kittens found homes during the special!

We also had a few dogs find happiness this past week and we are so happy for them and their new families, too! Sweet Lava Girl who beat parvo was one of those!

We can’t thank the adopters enough for giving all these sweet pets a home. Also thank you to Piedmont Floor Show for being this month’s adoption banner sponsor!

Pets that were adopted August 8th through August 14th.

Cats that were adopted:

Adeline, Allegro, Andonte, Annabelle, Arabella, Ashanti, Autumn, Axolotl. Babs, Baby’s Breath, Bliss, Blossom, Boris, Bourbon, Brandywine, Bubblegum, Bubbles, Buttercup, Cheddar, Chocolate Chip, Constance, Coraline, Dapper, Duroc, Ella, Euro, Firecracker, Frostine, Gascon, George, Gouda, Hawkgirl, Ikora, Jazz, Kenickie, Kirk, KitKat, Kumiko, Kune Kune, Landergan, Larson, Lazlo, Magpie, Mangalica, Margaret, Mozzarella, oatmeal, Officer BigMac, Parmesan, Party Popper, Passion, Pastel, Peyton, Polliwog, Ponyo, Rainbow, Reno, Ridley, Rizzo, Rum, Sesame, Shuri, Sparkler, Squash, Stinger, Stone, Tempo, Thimbleweed, Toph, Turkey, Twix, Usher, Viola, Vodka, Wasabi, Whiskey, Wisteria, Yahtzee, Yen, Yoshie, and Zoe.

Dogs that were adopted:

Cinder, Cleo, Coffee, Dory, Jasper, Kimiko, Lava Girl, Lunet, Midnight, Omelette, and Toast.

Did you know? It’s easy to foster at the Lynchburg Humane Society!

Posted on August 9, 2023August 9, 2023 by Claire LeFew

Author: Miranda Ward, Community Pet Coordinator

Fostering a Cat or Dog in Lynchburg, Virginia

The Lynchburg Humane Society serves upwards of 10,000 pets each year, including the operations of our Center for Pets, our Spay/Neuter Clinic, our rehoming services, and our lost pet services. Did you know that around 2,000 of these pets are underage kittens and puppies? This is where our foster team and our amazing community of volunteer foster families comes in!

We are always searching to grow our foster community in order to help further our life-saving mission. Here are some FAQs about fostering if you’ve been thinking about getting started!

How do I become a foster?

A: You start by applying here. Once we’ve received and approved your application, you’ll receive an onboarding email from us teaching you how to join our foster Facebook page which is the best place to learn about fosterable pets. You can also send us an email at [email protected] and ask which pets are available for a match.

How much does it cost to foster a pet?

A: Nothing! Fostering is completely free. LHS provides all of the supplies, medication, and equipment it takes to care for your foster pet. We also provide all of their medical care right here at the Center for Pets with our wonderful Medical Team. You are never obligated to buy or pay for anything.

Where do the food and supplies come from for the foster program?

A: We receive a lot of our supplies from in-kind donations from our generous community! When a community member’s pet switches food, has too many toys, or blankets, they often will drop them off here to help our lost and homeless pets at LHS. LHS also buys hundreds of cans of wet food and upwards of 10-20 bags of dry food per week which is possible because of our wonderful supportive community of donors.

Do you only need fosters for kittens?

A: Nope! We offer different kinds of placements for all sorts of pets. We need lots of kitten fosters for sure, but we’re also always looking for foster families for pregnant and nursing cats and dogs, puppies, and adult cats and dogs (and the occasional rabbit, guinea pig, ferret, or other small pet!)

How long do I keep a foster pet?

A: It depends! If you want a shorter term placement, we offer emergency one night foster placements for pets that come in that are too small to stay by themselves in the center overnight. The next shortest term is a program called Tutoring for adult dogs to get out for a weekend and relax! After that, there are underage kittens or medical kittens that may only need care for a week or two. If you want to keep a pet for a long time, underage pets like neonates have an average stay of 3-8 weeks. Pregnant and nursing pets have an average stay in foster of 2-3 months. If you just can’t bear the thought of giving a pet back once you take them home, we also offer long term hospice fostering, which is a great way to give back, especially for people who would be interested in adopting but may not be able to afford the cost of care for medically complicated or senior pets. If you’re more of a go with the flow type, some of our medical and behavioral cases have no set limit and are just in foster until they are ready for adoption!

What do I have to do?

A: To foster, you need a place to keep the pet isolated from any resident pets. We often provide playpens and crates to help with this, but bathrooms and walk in closets work great for small pets like kittens. You just have to feed them, love them, play with them, keep them and their space clean, and come back for appointments as needed!

Become a foster at the Lynchburg Humane Society!

If this blog encouraged you to apply, let us know in the notes on your application! We are excited to welcome you into the foster community and have you join us in this fulfilling mission to help save and care for our neediest pets.

We Were Adopted! August 1st-7th.

Posted on August 7, 2023August 7, 2023 by Ashley Douglas

55 pets found happiness this week! One of those being one of our longest stay cats, Kitty!

Kitty came into our care July of last year.

She is a delightful feline known for her friendly and affectionate nature. Whether it’s the end of a busy day or the start of a new morning, Kitty will shower you with love and purrs, making you feel cherished and appreciated.

One of Kitty’s most endearing qualities is her ability to communicate through gentle chirps. If she hasn’t seen you in a while, she’ll express her excitement and happiness through these adorable sounds, letting you know just how much she missed you.

After a long wait, Kitty finally found her match! We are so happy for Kitty and her new family! We want to thank Kristen Hurley for sponsoring part of Kitty’s adoption fee, thank you to all of the adopters that came in this past week and gave so may pets new homes, and to Piedmont Floor Show for being this month’s adoption banner sponsor!

Pets that were adopted August 1st through August 7th.

Cats that were adopted:

Adagio, Bernie, Bill, Bingley, Button, C.T., Cheese Bee, Clara, Daenerys, Davey, Dexter, Florence, Frodo, Hei Hei, Hoover, Jane, Janet, Juliet, Kitty, Lago, Latte, Lucky Charms, Moana, Naga Viper Pepper, Palmer, Parker, Pocus, Presto, Rubble, Samwise, Schnapps, Selene, Tequila, and Zapper.

Dogs that were adopted:

Annie, Bailey, Billy, Calvin, Dos, Fred Flintstone, Frenchy, Freya, Hughie, Luca, Lucille, Molly, Moon, Nelson, Odin, Reeko, Roberta, Romeo, Teo, and Zodiac.

We Were Adopted! July 25th-July 30th.

Posted on July 31, 2023July 31, 2023 by Ashley Douglas

Spork and 47 other pets found happiness this week!

Everybody has a favorite utensil, right??

Well, ours is Spork! Good for soup, salad, and any home, Spork is the best addition to your collection. Sweet Spork came into our care back in February, and instantly became a staff favorite with her cute, round, and, full of spunk self.

On Friday, a couple came in looking for a new family member and it didn’t take long for Spork to catch their eye. Our staff introduced them, they all fell in love, and they decided to make her part of their pack. We are all so happy for Spork and her new family!

We want to say thank you to Spork’s new family for giving her a home, as well as thank you to Michelle Marino who sponsored Spork’s adoption fee. We also want to thank all of the adopters that came into the Center and gave so many pets new homes and Piedmont Floor Show for being this month’s adoption banner sponsor!

Pets that were adopted July 25th through July 30th.

Cats that were adopted:

Albus, Alexie, Anya, Forger, Butter Pecan,Butternut, Chamomile, Cleopatra, Cucumber, Dawn, Dr. Hunt, Dr. Karev, Dr. Shepherd, Dr. Yang, Ghost Pepper, Hocus, Honeysuckle, Jessa, Joe Bean, Koko, Kola, mia, Popcorn, Pringle, Rigby, Robin hood, Rock, Rufus, Sherlock, Shock, Silver, Skunk, Spectacled Bear, Wobble, Woodsorrel, and Zatarain.

Dogs that were adopted:

Alaska, Beans, Brick House, Capricorn, Filo, Frank, George Jetson, Grilled Cheese, Jack, Scout, Spork, Stacey, and Vinnie.

Did you know? At The Lynchburg Humane Society, FeLV+ cats find happiness, too!

Posted on July 25, 2023October 20, 2025 by Claire LeFew

Author: Amber Cabell, Senior Manager of Operations

What is FeLV?

Feline Leukemia Virus, or FeLV,. is an autoimmune disease that weakens a cat’s immune system, making them more susceptible to germs and bacteria and increasing their risk for more severe secondary illnesses such as Feline Upper Respiratory Infection.

FeLV is contagious to other cats and can be shed in saliva, nasal secretions, urine, feces, and the milk of a nursing FeLV+ cat. For this reason, it is not recommended for FeLV+ cats to live with cats that do not have the virus.

Unfortunately, there is no cure for FeLV and cats that have the virus will have it for life. Because of this, FeLV+ cats are euthanized at shelters across the country every day.

The Lynchburg Humane Society places FeLV cats into loving adoptive homes

Chili, an FeLV+ cat who came in with kittens! Her and all of her kittens are now adopted into loving homes.

12 FeLV+ cats found happiness 2022 and 19 so far in 2023!

FeLV+ cats can live normal, happy lives for several years and, at LHS, we believe that that time deserves to be lived out comfortably in a home and with the love of a family. So, we have dedicated the Blue Sunroom in our front lobby to our FeLV+ cats and have reduced adoption fees to help get these amazing felines out of the shelter and into those homes as quickly as possible.

But don’t take our word for it—our Blue Sunroom thrives on global support, including from the best online casinos Malaysia has that back animal welfare efforts worldwide, ensuring these FeLV+ cats get the care they deserve. Stop by and visit them today and let them show you for themselves!