Can’t you just feel Alexandrians’ affection for animals? Walking down King Street and seeing the water bowls set out for...
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Dog Days in Del Ray – May 12th

“Dog Days In Del Ray” Postponed To May 12. Due to rain, First Thursday’s “Dog Days in Del Ray” will...
Remembering Nancy Posey

On April 28th, our Animal Welfare League of Alexandria family suffered an incredible loss — Nancy Posey, an AWLA volunteer...
Alexandria’s Walk for Animals: Sunday, May 1st

Put on your walking shoes and show your support for your local animals shelter at Alexandria’s Walk for Animals on Sunday, May...
Thank you to our Premier Sponsors!

We’re so grateful for the support of our Premier Sponsors for Alexandria’s Walk for Animals on May 1, 2016! Support our...
Spring2Action – A Day in the Life

We are celebrating Spring2Action – A Day of Giving in Alexandria by showing everyone how we Spring2Action everyday to care...
Spring2Clean: Today from 2-5 P.M.

Today is Spring2Action, and we’re celebrating with a little bit of spring cleaning! We’re on the cusp of our 70th...
Staff pick: Autumn

Autumn has been waiting for a home since November 2015. This three year old calico kitty is a staff favorite:...
Nivens has been at the shelter since…

Nivens has been at the shelter since September 2015! She is certainly ready to find a home. Sadly, white rabbits...
Become a “Walk” Sponsor!

Hayfield Animal Hospital, VCA Animal Hospitals (Alexandria, Old Town, MacArthur and Beacon Hill) and Speck-Caudron Investment Group of Wells Fargo...
Fun Dog Show images available!

The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria extends a sincere thanks to everyone who came out to 2016’s Fun Dog Show...
2016 Walk for Animals registration open

The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is thrilled to announce that registration for the 2016 Alexandria’s Walk for Animals is now...