It is with deep sadness that we inform our Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) family that Shannon Swanson, former AWLA Director of Communications, passed away on May 12, 2018. All of those who knew Shannon were lucky to be touched by her creativity, compassion and vibrant personality. Her influence can be seen throughout the organization. She designed our new …
Free Rabies Vaccines and Pet Care for our Neighbors in Need
At the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA), we want to connect not only with the pets of Alexandria but also the citizens. That’s why we were excited for the opportunity to host our second in-community Pet Care Fair this past Saturday, May 5, in coordination with the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority and the Virginia Department of Health, to …
Thinking About Being a Foster?
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria hopes to share a wide variety of viewpoints from all of our community through this blog, and today we are pleased to share a guest post written by one of our “Awesome Foster” caregivers, Jodi. One of the most personally rewarding decisions I’ve made was to become a volunteer at the AWLA (Animal Welfare League …
How Can You Spring2Action?
Showing Your Support During Alexandria’s Biggest Fundraising Event! Spring2Action is Alexandria’s biggest non-profit fundraising day of the year, and we’re asking you to join us today to help support Alexandria’s Animals. When you make a donation to Spring2Action, you help animals in need across the city: In need of a nutritious meal through our Animeals program, helping low-income senior citizens …
Getting to Know our Scalier Residents
As an open-access shelter, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) will take in any animals surrendered from within the jurisdiction, and those animals are not always cats and dogs. At any time, you might meet a variety of residents here at the shelter, from rabbits to guinea pigs, mice and birds, and a wide variety of reptiles. Our staff …
Much Ado about Tulip!
One South Korean Pup Still Seeking a Home Tulip has come so far, both in distance and in life. Tulip was born in South Korea, on a dog meat farm that was converted to an agricultural one with the help of the Humane Society International back in 2016. At just a year old, she and her sister Daisy had never …
Are You Prepared for Spring?
Getting Ready for Spring Babies! Last Thursday, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria hosted the second event in our brand new speaker series to help our community learn about the baby wildlife they might be seeing in their backyards this spring. AWLA Animal Services Officers Boyd and Doran spoke about the variety of wild animals that will be having …
New Programs Help More Cats Find Homes
A black cat named Sneaks is one lucky feline. Sneaks was 14 years old, suffering from untreated diabetes and FIV (a virus similar to HIV) when he was surrendered by his owner last April to the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA). Like most cats who come to the shelter, Sneaks’ first stop was “Healthy Hold,” a quiet room where …
A Fun Day Was Had By All!
Rescheduled Fun Dog Show Bigger Than Ever! For the first time in more than a decade, the March 3 Ballyshaners‘ St. Patrick’s Day Parade had to be rescheduled, and along with it, the AWLA’s annual Fun Dog Show. However, the rescheduled parade and Dog Show took place this past Sunday, March 18, and we couldn’t have asked for a nicer …
AWLA Launches New Monthly Speaker Series
Living the Farm Sanctuary Life! We were excited to kick off our brand new monthly speaker series with a fascinating and enlightening presentation from Gene Baur, president and co-founder of the Farm Sanctuary, last Thursday, March 8. Founded in 1986 and now operating three sanctuaries in New York and California, the Farm Sanctuary aims to provide more information about where …