Splish, Splash Big Dog Adoption Bash

Starting this Friday, June 6, we are hosting a fee-waived adoption event for all dogs 40+ pounds (and those just under) through Sunday, June 8.

Sadly, large breed dogs statistically have the longest stays in animal shelters across the country. This is also the case at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria. While you may not have considered adopting a medium to large-sized pup, there can be many great benefits, including:

— Large dogs typically bark less than small breed dogs.
— Large dogs tend to have milder personalities, greater self-control, and higher tolerance for young children compared to small dogs.
— Some large dogs can make great companions for apartment dwellers. Not every large dog requires a ton of exercise.
— According to a study by the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna, big dogs are statistically better in three categories: obedience, aggression and excitability, and anxiety and fearfulness.
— Learn more about adopting a large dog here.

Adoption hours are Friday from noon until 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from noon until 5 p.m. Our adoption staff will be ready to assist in the matchmaking process and help you find the dog of your dreams. Meet all of our available dogs here.

Thanks to our amazing fosters, Buster, Honey, Joseph, Lewis, Molly, Rose, Steve and Zoey are in living their best lives out of the shelter. If you would like to meet them this weekend, please email us or call 703-746-4774 so we can arrange an in-person meeting.