A Big Smile and a Bigger Heart Burr came to the AWLA in August of 2017, and we were sure he’d find his perfect family immediately. His face was never without a smile, and at eight years old, his energy level was fairly mellow even if his personality was outsized. Clear the Shelters was right around the corner and we …
Celebrate Pet Dental Health Month
Dental Problems Can Be a Silent Threat to Pets’ Health Zoo Zoo was a sweet 10-year-old Shih Tzu who found his way to the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) last July. When he arrived, it was clear that he was in very poor condition. Not only was the 10-pound, gray-and-cream dog suffering from kidney disease but he also had …
Say Hi to Stevie!
When Stevie joined us in December, we thought he was blind and deaf. He was not responsive to people around him and was lethargic in his kennel. At 10 years old, this Skye terrier still had many good years in him, and we wanted to make sure he enjoyed them, so we moved him to one of our VIP suites …
Share the Love with Alexandria’s Animals!
This Valentine’s Day, Alexandria’s Animals may not be able to enjoy a box of chocolates, but you can still show them your love. Make a donation and make a new Valentine; you can Care It Forward and help even more animals in need, like Stevie, Grady, Gobo and Cami. Photos courtesy of Shelley Castle Photography and Alison Lane Photography. …
AWLA Animal Advocates Lead the Pack!
We are proud to announce all of our 2017 Vola Lawson Animal Champions and Guardians! The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria would not be a success without the support of so many members of our community, from donations to in-kind support of goods and services to time volunteered to take care of our animals and facility. We recognize those who give …
One Dog’s Long Journey Home
Zola had traveled so far. This Chihuahua/Pit Bull Terrier mix charmed everyone she met. Most had never seen such a mix of breeds and didn’t know what to expect, but when they saw that she could barely sit still because her tail was wagging so hard, they were instantly infatuated. The fact that she then wanted to follow her new …
Announcing Our New Online Shop
The AWLA is Proud to Announce Our New Online Shop It’s a new year and the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is excited to share our new gear. Visit our brand new online shop to find apparel for men, women, children and pets, as well as fun items for use around the home. [cmsms_button button_link=”https://alexandriaanimals.org/shop/” button_text_align=”center” button_font_weight=”normal” button_font_style=”normal” button_border_style=”solid” animation_delay=”0″]SHOP NOW[/cmsms_button] [cmsms_divider …
AWLA to Open at 11:00 a.m. on Jan. 4
We will be observing the Federal Government’s 2-hour snow delay today, January 4. This means that the shelter will open at 11:00 a.m. for the public and 2:00 p.m. to visit animals for adoption. We look forward to seeing you then. Thank you!
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 a successful Kongs-giving! Our amazing volunteers filled 150 Kongs that will last our adoptables throughout the holiday season, as well as making 10 blankets and giving holiday treats to all our cats and other small animals. Check them out in …
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 Alexandria’s Animals. Over the next month, we will highlight just a few of those Animal Advocates, but today, we want to express how grateful we are to every one of you who make our efforts possible. Thank you to everyone …