Open for Entries and Voting Starting June 1 It’s time to start picking out the PURR-FECT photo! Our annual calendar...
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AWLA Renews Autism Certification
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria Continues Enhancing Accessibility, Renews Autism Training and Certification The International Board of Credentialing and...
Alexandria’s Leash Laws
Love them? Leash them. Like virtually all other communities, Alexandria has leash laws, which require dogs be kept on a...
Pet-Inclusive Housing Needed in Alexandria
Lack of Pet-Inclusive Housing in Alexandria Leads to More Animal Surrenders at AWLA People across the country are facing housing-related...
Support the AWLA for Spring2ACTion!
Alexandria’s city-wide day of giving – Spring2ACTion – is Wednesday, April 9. Please support your city’s animal shelter and premier...
2024 By the Numbers
In 2024, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria cared for thousands of animals in our community and in our shelter....
Enrolling Now for 2025 Alexandria Animal Academy Sessions
Cost-Effective Canine Behavior and Training for the Community: Enrolling Now for All 2025 Sessions! We are now enrolling for all...
Action Needed: Ask Your House Delegate to Vote “Yes” on SB 1051
A bill increasing the ability to conduct inspections of animal boarding and grooming facilities going to Virginia House vote as...
New Year, New Best Friend: Adopt a Big Dog in January
Do you have resolutions to be more active? Go on more outdoor adventures? Take more walks? Well, let a big...
Now Enrolling for Dog Training Classes Starting January 2025
Cost-Effective Canine Behavior and Training for the Community: Enrolling Now! We are now enrolling for the winter cohort of our...
Home for the Pawlidays: Waived Adoption Fees
For the month of December, adoption fees for all adoptable small mammals, as well as dogs and cats 6 months...
AWLA Holiday Gift Guide
AWLA Holiday Guide Gift Let us help you find the purr-fect gift for all the animal lovers on your holiday...