As an open-access shelter, the AWLA sees a lot of different animals besides dogs and cats, and we want to...
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Students Caring for Animals All Year Long
Though the dog days of summer have come to an end, there are still plenty of ways for students to...
Emergency Preparedness for Your Pets
September is Emergency Preparedness Month, and with storms on the way and winter right around the corner, be sure to...
Taking a Holistic Approach to Understanding Shelter Dogs
A black and white Great Dane named Top raced around the large yard at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria...
The Kittens of “Kitten Season”
When you think of seasons, you probably consider, spring, summer, winter and fall, but another very important season at the...
Video From Our Campers: Meeting a New Dog
It’s our last week of summer camp at the AWLA, and campers, staff members and Alexandria’s Animals will have memories...
A Cheat Sheet to Clear the Shelters
Clear the Shelters is this Saturday, and we wanted to share some tips for everyone who will be joining us...
Sleepovers Supporting Animals in Need
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria hopes to share a wide variety of viewpoints from all of our community through...
Rabbits, Turtles, Fish and More
People often think of cats and dogs when they think of the AWLA, so they can be surprised when they...
Five Things Your Local Animal Shelter Staff Want You to Know
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria wants to share a wide variety of viewpoints from all of our community through...
Rabbits 101
As an open-access shelter, the AWLA sees a lot of different animals besides dogs and cats, and we want to...
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! ...