Spirits were warm despite the damp day on May 1st for Alexandria’s Walk for Animals. Watch this video for some love right on the kisser! CLICK BELOW TO PLAY VIDEO: #WalkWithDoug AWLA’s Walk for Animals 2016
Spring 2016 Newsletter Out Now!
Can’t you just feel Alexandrians’ affection for animals? Walking down King Street and seeing the water bowls set out for dogs. Passing by dog parks filled with families running and playing with their pets. Seeing bins set out at stores to collect items for rescued animals. Everywhere we look there is evidence that we are a community that loves our …
Dog Days in Del Ray – May 12th
“Dog Days In Del Ray” Postponed To May 12. Due to rain, First Thursday’s “Dog Days in Del Ray” will be rescheduled for Thursday, May 12 from 6pm to dusk. Join us NEXT Thursday for a wide variety of canine-themed activities for dogs and their humans, including an obstacle course, doggie beer & wine tasting, dog massage & Reiki; Canine …
Remembering Nancy Posey
On April 28th, our Animal Welfare League of Alexandria family suffered an incredible loss — Nancy Posey, an AWLA volunteer for over 28 years, passed away. Nancy had welcomed literally thousands of visitors to our shelter with her bright smile and easy laugh which made our front lobby warm and inviting. She loved animals and had a special place in …
Alexandria’s Walk for Animals: Sunday, May 1st
Put on your walking shoes and show your support for your local animals shelter at Alexandria’s Walk for Animals on Sunday, May 1, 2016! The Walk, which begins in Old Town Alexandria’s Market Square, will be hosted by Dr. Katy Nelson of The Pet Show with Dr. Katy. We’ll have plenty of fun activities for kids, including a “search for lost animals” along …
Thank you to our Premier Sponsors!
We’re so grateful for the support of our Premier Sponsors for Alexandria’s Walk for Animals on May 1, 2016! Support our generous sponsors: Fort Hunt Animal Hospital Hayfield Animal Hospital Speck-Caudron Investment Group of Wells-Fargo Advisors VCA Old Town VCA Alexandria VCA Beacon Hill VCA MacArthur Please visit our dedicated website for the event, and get involved!
Spring2Action – A Day in the Life
We are celebrating Spring2Action – A Day of Giving in Alexandria by showing everyone how we Spring2Action everyday to care for animals. All of the staff and many volunteers are jumping in to do our yearly Spring Cleaning while still performing regular duties! Watch throughout the day!
Spring2Clean: Today from 2-5 P.M.
Today is Spring2Action, and we’re celebrating with a little bit of spring cleaning! We’re on the cusp of our 70th anniversary — and a shelter can accumulate lots of stuff in 70 years time. So we’re holding a Spring2Clean rummage sale to help find good homes for all the good stuff we no longer need. From 2 – 5 p.m., we’re …
Staff pick: Autumn
Autumn has been waiting for a home since November 2015. This three year old calico kitty is a staff favorite: Sweet, gentle, and laid-back, she can usually be found sitting on top of her cat tree, people-watching and purring. We think she’s keeping her eye on the lobby to see if someone has come in to adopt her. No luck …
Nivens has been at the shelter since…
Nivens has been at the shelter since September 2015! She is certainly ready to find a home. Sadly, white rabbits with red eyes can sometimes be overlooked but they are actually often the friendliest, most social of all bunnies! Nivens is a big bunny, very outgoing and interested in people. Come meet her!