A black and white Great Dane named Top raced around the large yard at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria...
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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! ...
Celebrate July 4th Safely with Your Pet
Whether your July 4th plans include hosting friends and family, going out to watch fireworks or just enjoying a day...
Friendly and Sweetie: Two Cats with a Shared Message
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria hopes to share a wide variety of viewpoints from all of our community through...
Two Days ‘Til the Great Puppy Games
The Great Puppy Games are only two days away, and our 11 contestants have come so far...