The white and brown American bulldog mix sat in the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter’s community room. He had just been...
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Repost: Summer Safety for Your Pet
As summer heats up, it’s important to keep your pets safe and cool so they can enjoy the season too!...
The Beagle Bugle: Summer 2019
Pawspective: Country Gal in a Big City ALEXANDRIA, VA — I may be nothing but a hound dog, but my...
Show Your Superstar Talent Challenge
Congratulations to our superstars with the most UNIQUE comments: Banjo, Birdy, Carlos, Louie and Topper! You have had additional FREE...
‘Cuddle Time’ Can Mean Cozying Up with a Rabbit or Lizard
Non-Traditional Pets Find Their Way Into Hearts of Adopters “Spaghetti Blueberry” the bearded dragon likes to ride on owner Teagan Robinson’s shoulder...
Polite Pups and Proud Volunteers
“Yes! Good job! That’s it!” It’s not always the animals who get to enjoy a training class at the AWLA....
A Message from Alexandria’s 2019 Animal of the Year: Crandon
Is your pet vying to be Alexandria’s Animal Idol? Before our 2020 photo calendar contest kicks off THIS SATURDAY at...
Volunteer Photographers Put Shelter Animals in Best Light
The challenge: Capture the stories of each dog, cat, rabbit and any other animal at the Animal Welfare League of...
In A Word: Joy – A Volunteer Perspective
Volunteer Karin is one of our many amazing volunteers. She spends most of her time at the AWLA with our...
Some Shelter Pets Clock In As ‘Office Animals’ on Road to Adoption
Walking through the halls of the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA), a visitor might notice something a bit unexpected:...
You Can Still Spring2Action!
Over the past two weeks our volunteers have been busy, like always, helping Alexandria's Animals during Spring2Action…
Kitten Season 101
What is Kitten Season? Kitten Season is the time of year when, as weather gets warmer, animal welfare providers see...