Press Releases

Read more about the latest news and events at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.

9/13/24 PRESS RELEASE: Paws in the Park: Alexandria’ Biggest Free Fall Festival Returns October 13

7/23/24 PRESS RELEASE: PetSmart Investigation Update and Statement

9/14/23 PRESS RELEASE: Alexandria’s Biggest Festival for Animal Lovers – Paws in the Park – Returns to Oronoco Bay Park

8/13/23 PRESS RELEASE: AWLA Awarded Grey Muzzle Grant to Serve Senior Animals

4/25/23 PRESS RELEASE: The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria Becomes the First of Its Kind to Earn Autism Certification to Better Accommodate Visitors’ Needs

2/20/23 PRESS STATEMENT: Del Ray Attempted Dog Poisoning Case

1/05/23 ALERT: Mange in Foxes Across Northern Virginia

12/13/22 PRESS RELEASE: Senior Pair of Bonded Dogs Seeking a Home for the Pawlidays

8/17/22 PRESS RELEASE: Paws in the Park Announces Entertainment Schedule and Dining Options

6/10/22 ALERT: Bears Spotted in the Northern Virginia Region

5/18/22 PRESS RELEASE: Paws in the Park Debuts in Oronoco Bay Park on Oct. 16

1/19/22 PRESS RELEASE: Alexandria Named a Better City for Pets by Mars Petcare

12/20/21 PRESS RELEASE: (Stocking) Stuff the Van to Support Animals Throughout the Community

9/27/21 PRESS RELEASE: Animal Welfare Leagues of Alexandria and Arlington Team Up to Offer Vaccines for Pets and People

9/8/21 PRESS RELEASE: Alexandria Love Your Pet Day Announces Schedule of Family-Friendly Entertainment

9/2/21 PRESS RELEASE: Animal Welfare League of Alexandria Assists in Transport of More than One Hundred Animals from Hurricane-Ravaged Louisiana Shelters

8/3/21 PRESS RELEASE: Alexandria Love Your Pet Day Returns this October with New Old Town Location

6/28/21 PRESS RELEASE: City of Alexandria Commemorates 75th Anniversary of Animal Welfare League of Alexandria

6/15/21 ALERT: Rattlesnake Apprehended in Old Town, Alexandria

6/9/21 ALERT: Increase in Sick and Injured Birds Across the Region

5/17/21 PRESS RELEASE: Animal Welfare League of Alexandria Assists Dozens at First Community Wellness Event

5/6/21 PRESS RELEASE: Animal Welfare Leagues of Alexandria and Arlington Announce “One Health” Wellness Initiative for Pets and People

4/21/21 PRESS RELEASE: Animal Welfare League of Alexandria Conducts First Onsite Surgery in New Veterinary and Event Vehicle

3/15/21 PRESS RELEASE: Animal Welfare League of Alexandria Transports 50 Cats from Overwhelmed Texas Shelters

2/25/21 PRESS RELEASE: AWLA Designated a ‘Safe Place’ for Local Youth

1/26/21 PRESS RELEASE: AWLA Provides More than 40,000 Pounds of Pet Supplies in 2020

12/21/20 PRESS RELEASE: Pair of Senior Dogs Looking for the Greatest Holiday Gift of All

9/1/20 PRESS RELEASE: Animal Welfare League of Alexandria Awarded ‘Better Cities for Pets’ Grant

5/27/20 PRESS RELEASE: Animal Welfare League of Alexandria Donates 5,000 Pounds of Supplies to Support Pet Owners During Pandemic

5/14/20 PRESS RELEASE: Animal Welfare League of Alexandria Staff Earn Fear Free Certification

2/3/19 PRESS RELEASE: AWLA and Ballyshaners Announce 2020 Fun Dog Show on Saturday, March 7

12/13/19 PRESS RELEASE: Shelter Dog Raises $4,000 for Animals in Need…Using Only His Tail!

11/1/19 PRESS RELEASE: AWLA Names Stella Hanly New Executive Director

9/25/19 PRESS RELEASE: AWLA Announces Woofs on the Waterfront with Howl-O-Ween 2019

9/18/19 PRESS RELEASE: Local Pup to Celebrate One-Year Shelter Anniversary by Discovering a New Talent and Partying with Friends

8/1/19 PRESS RELEASE: AWLA Invites Community Members to be Superheroes at National Adoption Event

4/4/19 PRESS RELEASE: Free Community Pet Care Fair to be Held April 27

2/1/19 PRESS RELEASE: March 2 Is for the Dogs!

1/4/19 PRESS RELEASE: AWLA Will Be Represented in Animal Planets’s Puppy Bowl XV, Airing Sunday, February 3!

8/2/18 PRESS RELEASE: AWLA Clears the Shelters Aug. 18