Thank you to everyone who joined us for last Saturday’s Howl-O-Ween event at Lena’s Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap. We were so impressed by the collection of costumed canines who joined us that we just had to show them off. Thank you also to Shelley Castle Photography for these amazing photos. Photo Gallery: A Howling Good Time for All If …
Supporting Our Senior Kitties
As we get older, we sometimes need a little extra attention and care, and that goes for senior animals as well. Still, older animals can be some of the best pets you have the privilege of spending time with: they’re mellow, they know their way around a house and they want nothing more than to spend a quiet evening in, …
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 kind citizen. The dog, who we called Bastian, was about 7 months old and had suffered damage to his jawbone on his right side. We did not know if these injuries meant that Bastian was hit by a car, bitten …
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 Alexandria, and once they come to us, we do everything we can to find them homes. While some of our animals are with us for only days, others stay for longer, and we do not limit how much time they …
Are You Prepared?
What happens if there is a disaster and you cannot get to your pet to provide care? Don’t wait until an emergency arises; it’s best to prepare now! Pet identification is key. Dogs and cats should wear collars with their license tag (both dogs and cats must be licensed in the City of Alexandria) and a tag containing ID …
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 is no evidence to suggest the beaver or any other wildlife in the park has been affected by rabies. However, wild animals can carry rabies, so do not feed or approach any wild, stray or feral animal, even if it …
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 a special dog promotion! We want to find homes for our adoptable dogs so we can continue to take in and assist other pups in need, whether they are from the hurricane-stricken areas of the country or from our neighboring …
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 medical care: They may have been surrendered because their families could not afford that care; They become sick or injured as strays; We simply discover medical needs as part of a routine veterinary exam when they arrive. This is why …
Remembering Zoey
Zoey was adopted from the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria nearly a decade ago. Since her adoption, she was cherished by her family. Her mom, a professional photographer, was happy for Zoey’s gorgeous visage to grace many photo shoots, and good-natured Zoey was always a willing participant. Three years ago, Zoey was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, and while she may have …
We Cleared the Shelter!
67 Animals Adopted Saturday was a long and busy day, but we are excited to share that we found homes for 67 animals on August 19 as part of the national Clear the Shelters event, topping our 2016 total of 64 adoptions in one day. We did such a good job clearing our shelter that there was room in one of …