We will be observing the Federal Government’s 2-hour snow delay today, January 4. This means that the shelter will open...
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A Kongs-Giving Celebration
Thank You for Giving Alexandria’s Animals a reason to Celebrate! Thank you to everyone who helped to make this Thanksgiving...
Thank You for Your Support!
Thanksgiving is just one day and not nearly enough time to thank every person and organization who help us help...
A Howling Good Time
Thank you to everyone who joined us for last Saturday’s Howl-O-Ween event at Lena’s Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap. We were...
Supporting Our Senior Kitties
As we get older, we sometimes need a little extra attention and care, and that goes for senior animals as...
It Takes a Community
A Pup in Need In late September, a beagle-mix puppy was brought to the VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital by a...
Kitties with Seniority
Highlighting Our Longer-Term Residents As an open-access facility, the AWLA takes in all animals from all over the City of...
Are You Prepared?
What happens if there is a disaster and you cannot get to your pet to provide care? Don’t wait until...
ALERT: Beaver Attacks in Ben Brenman Park
On September 12, a wild beaver attacked a person and a dog in Ben Brenman Park. At this time, there...
When It Rains, It Pours
Help Us Make Room for More Dogs by Adopting at No Cost This Weekend Join us this Saturday and Sunday for...
Helping Alexandria’s Injured Animals
Animals come to the AWLA in a wide range of circumstances. Some of the animals who join us need special...
Remembering Zoey
Zoey was adopted from the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria nearly a decade ago. Since her adoption, she was cherished...