What kind of future does a 14-year-old cat who has been returned to the shelter by his adopters have? Just ask a soft-gray, short-haired cat named Jack. He’s now captain of a 34-foot catamaran sailboat docked in the Washington area, living there with his adopter, Abbey D.*, and her son, Greg, 15. Abbey had decided a senior cat would be …
Recognizing Rabies Awareness Week
Rabies is often associated with wild animals behaving aggressively, rats near human living spaces and even stray dogs and cats, but this Rabies Awareness Week, we wanted to share the facts about rabies and how to protect our beloved pets while living safely with our wild neighbors. Rabies is a preventable disease with proper vaccination, which starts with our furry …
REPOST: Emergency Preparedness for Your Pets
September is Emergency Preparedness Month, and with storm season here and winter right around the corner, be sure to take all of your loved ones into account, including your furry family members! The best way to cope with an emergency is to be prepared in advance, and here are some steps you can take today to help you be ready …
Remembering the Pool Days
As the AWLA pup pool is getting ready to close for the summer and we’re already looking forward to colored trees and sweater weather, a few of our adoptable pups wanted to share their favorite moments of summer as captured by the amazing volunteers of the AWLA. These summer memories and summer smiles are thanks to our team of volunteers …
Clear the Shelters 2019 Cheat Sheet
Clear the Shelters is this Saturday, and we wanted to share some tips for everyone who wants to be an adoption superhero by joining us on August 17 to find their newest family member. During Clear the Shelters, adoption fees will be waived on all adoptable animals, which makes this one of our busiest days of the year, so we …
AWLA Veterinary Team Turns Chronic Medical Cases Into Contented Pets
The white and brown American bulldog mix sat in the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter’s community room. He had just been surrendered by owners who said he had been continuously falling down stairs and could no longer get up. They felt euthanasia was the only course of action for their 11-year-old pet. But when the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria’s shelter …
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! How your pet responds to heat and humidity varies between species, breeds and individual animals. Here are a few tips to help your furry friend stay safe all summer long: We’re Not All Built the Same Dogs and cats have …
The Beagle Bugle: Summer 2019
Pawspective: Country Gal in a Big City ALEXANDRIA, VA — I may be nothing but a hound dog, but my three years of life spent traveling have given me a unique perspective of the world. I lived before in southern Virginia and enjoyed the very best of porch-lounging, squirrel-chasing and yard-running. Now, I’m in the big city of Alexandria where …
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 votes added to your calendar totals. We look forward to seeing who will be named Alexandria’s Animal Idol tonight at 8 p.m.! We’re so close to naming Alexandria’s Animal Idol, but before we do, we’re giving our contestants one …
‘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 and take a walk wearing a harness and leash. Janelle Smith’s guinea pig, Winston T. Featherbottom, is fond of sitting in her lap, and he chirps excitedly when she comes home from work. Westley the rabbit flies over the back of the …