The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) had an unusual number of hawk experiences in the last month. It all...
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Hoarded Rabbits Find New Homes Following Abuse Conviction

In January 2015, 176 rabbits were confiscated from an empty lot behind a Brooklyn, New York tire shop. An ASPCA vet examination...
Fun Dog Show 2017

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW! Join us for the 2017 Fun Dog Show and The Ballyshaners, Inc., Annual St. Patrick’s Day...
Making Roo(m)

Roo is a Tosa Inu pup who was rescued by Humane Society International from the harsh squalor of a South...
How Saving Taxes Can Save Animals in Your Community

There are many ways that you can donate to the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) that can not only...
Toy Poodle Found Exhausted in Potomac River

Cub E. Bear: Underdog Beats the Odds in Old Town Alexandria A poodle with a mysterious history has made a remarkable...
2017 Alexandria Animals of the Year Calendar Now Available

Animal Welfare League of Alexandria’s 2017 calendar is now available for purchase today! Calendars cost 20 dollars each and can purchased...
Mak: Mr. September

Meet “Mak” – Pet of the Month, September 2016, and winner of the Pet Calendar Contest this month.
Neglected Dog – Reward!

PRESS RELEASE Media Contact: Megan Webb Phone – 703-746-4774 Email – mwebb@alexandriaanimals.org Website – AlexandriaAnimals.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NEGLECTED...
AWLA: Born 70 Years Ago!

Founded out of concern for local animals. Seventy years ago this June the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria was born,...
“Elect a Pet” Calendar Contest

Proximity to the nation’s capital during an election year has inspired the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) to present...
A Little Rain Never Hurt Anyone!

Spirits were warm despite the damp day on May 1st for Alexandria’s Walk for Animals. Watch this video for some...