Pirate’s story began in rural Virginia, in one of the shelters AWLA works with to transfer animals who might not...
Special Events
Highlight Events & Fundraisers
Finding Homes for the Pawlidays
So many of Alexandria’s Animals have already found Homes for the Pawlidays this month. Former strays are spending their first...
Pups in the Spooky Spirit at Howl-O-Ween
It may have been windy, but we had a howling good time at this year’s Howl-O-Ween canine costume contest, which took...
A Cheat Sheet to Clear the Shelters
Clear the Shelters is this Saturday, and we wanted to share some tips for everyone who will be joining us...
Two Days ‘Til the Great Puppy Games
The Great Puppy Games are only two days away, and our 11 contestants have come so far...
Great Puppy Games 2018: Pupdate #2
Hosted by the AWLA and Vola Lawson Animal Guardians WOOFS! Dog Training Center, LLC, the Puppy Games follows 11 brothers and sisters...
Learning “Sit” with Our Pups in Training
We don’t believe “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks”, but you can start on training even when a...
Mark Your Calendars!
Join Us for the AWLA’s Biggest Fundraiser of the Year! Our 2019 photo calendar contest begins this Friday, June 1,...
Great Puppy Games 2018: Pupdate #1
Hosted by the AWLA and Vola Lawson Animal Guardians WOOFS! Dog Training Center, LLC, the Puppy Games will follow 11 brothers and...
How Can You Spring2Action?
Showing Your Support During Alexandria’s Biggest Fundraising Event! Spring2Action is Alexandria’s biggest non-profit fundraising day of the year, and we’re...
Are You Prepared for Spring?
Getting Ready for Spring Babies! Last Thursday, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria hosted the second event in our...
Pet Photo Contest Starts June 1st – Enter Your Pet!
Every year, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria’s pet photo contest chooses an “Animal of the Year” — an ambassador...
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