Press Releases Archives - Lynchburg Humane Society

(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!

(October 13, 2025)— The Lynchburg Humane Society (LHS) proudly marked a major milestone in its mission to improve animal welfare across Central Virginia with a groundbreaking celebration for its new Regional Low-Cost Veterinary Clinic on Sunday, October 12. The event, held at the organization’s main campus at 1211 Old Graves Mill Road, drew a crowd of enthusiastic supporters, community leaders, local donors, and pet lovers.

The future clinic will stand on the same campus and connect to the current Center for Pets, located at 1211 Old Graves Road, and offer low-cost, high-quality veterinary services to families in need, expanding LHS’s reach and ability to keep more pets healthy and out of shelters. In addition to general veterinary services, the new facility will house the organization’s existing Spay/Neuter Clinic, which is currently located in Evington and serves more than 20 localities across Central Virginia, and performed over 8,000 surgeries last year.

” This Clinic is not just about affordable services — it’s about keeping pets with the people who love them, preventing unnecessary surrenders, and making sure every family has the chance to say ‘yes’ to caring for their pets,” said Jill Mollohan, Executive Director of LHS, during her remarks.

The afternoon celebration included remarks from Mollohan, special guests Christine Kennedy and Heath Barret from the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance, Committee Chairs Bill and Brenda Gray, Development Director Michelle Thomas, ceremonial shovels and hard hats to mark the groundbreaking moment, and a festive atmosphere with live music, local food and drinks, and plenty of purrs and wagging tails.

The new clinic is being built by Coleman-Adams Construction and designed by Dominion 7 Architects. To date, LHS has raised $4.7 million of its $7.5 million campaign goal and is continuing its call for community support to fully fund the project.

Beyond the ceremonial moment, the celebration also highlighted the vital role veterinary services play in keeping pets healthy and families at ease. Comprehensive care remains at the heart of it all—routine wellness exams, vaccinations, dental care, diagnostics, and surgical support delivered with steady hands and attentive hearts. A dependable veterinary team becomes part of a pet’s story from the first playful checkup to the senior years, offering guidance that blends modern medicine with time-honored compassion.

In that same spirit, richardson vet clinic, known locally as Midway Road Animal Clinic, has earned a reputation for thoughtful, thorough care. From preventive treatments to more advanced medical attention, their approach reflects the kind of service pet owners have trusted for generations—clear communication, careful evaluation, and a genuine understanding that animals are family. Because at the end of the day, good veterinary care isn’t just clinical—it’s personal, steady, and built on relationships that last a lifetime.