Clear the Shelters is this Saturday, and we wanted to share some tips for anyone who will be joining us on August 19 to make sure the event is a success. As a reminder, adoption fees will be waived on all adoptable animals on this day, so we are expecting to be very busy, and we will open early at …
Clear It Forward for Corona
When you visit the AWLA, you may not see Corona. The 15-year-old Chihuahua came to us in April 2017, making her a member of our “100 Day Stay” Club. Corona had lived with her owners since she was a puppy, and when they unfortunately had to surrender her, she was left without the only family she had ever known. She …
And the Winner Is…
Congratulations to Zoey Our 2018 Alexandria Animal of the Year! Rounding out the top five are Eowyn, Stitch, Missy and Rocky. Thank you to everyone who entered their pets and voted in this year’s photo calendar contest. Your fantastic support has brought in more than $63,000 for animals in need. Calendars will be available later this fall, so stay tuned …
Contest: Just Ended!
Pet Photo Voting Has Ended As of 8pm EST Sunday, the “Click Your Pick” calendar contest voting is closed. We’ve had a tremendous number of votes and contributions on some fantastic pet photos. You can see them here. On behalf of everyone here at the shelter and the AWLA family, we would like to thank you all for helping to …
Last Chance to Vote
Important news about the Contest: You still have time to vote! Calendar contest voting ends this Sunday, July 16, at 8 PM. Please take the time to see all the amazing pet photo submissions, and weigh in on your favorite. Your votes will choose Alexandria’s 2018 Animal of the Year. [cmsms_button button_link=”http://www.gogophotocontest.com/clickyourpickfor2018″ button_target=”blank” button_text_align=”left” button_font_weight=”normal” button_font_style=”normal” button_border_style=”solid” animation_delay=”0″]VOTE NOW[/cmsms_button] [cmsms_divider …
Shelter Closed July 4th
The shelter is closed for the July 4th holiday on Tuesday, but we’ll resume our normal hours the next day. Please take the time to check out our animals for adoption online. See pics and info right here. Happy holiday from all of us at AWLA! Happy Birthday, America
Pet Photo Contest Starts June 1st – Enter Your Pet!
Every year, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria’s pet photo contest chooses an “Animal of the Year” — an ambassador to represent all of Alexandria’s Animals at AWLA and City events. It’s time to take a photograph of your favorite animal, enter it in the online contest, and encourage everyone to “Click Your Pick” to be this year’s winner! “Click …
Fospice Care for Alexandria’s Animals
Fostering for animals is an emotional business; there is much time and love invested in an animal that is brought home, with the expectation and hope that it will continue to thrive beyond the defined period of care.The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) has tremendous respect for and is in awe of the commitment shown by all of its …
2017 Summer Camp Registration–Open Slots Filling Up!
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) is pleased to open registration for the Alexandria Animal Shelter Summer Camp! Each camp is one week long, Monday through Friday, from 9am – 12pm (*except Class #1 for rising 1st and 2nd graders) at the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter in Alexandria, Virginia. Classes will focus on inspiring compassion for all living things, …