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!
Become a “Walk” Sponsor!
Hayfield Animal Hospital, VCA Animal Hospitals (Alexandria, Old Town, MacArthur and Beacon Hill) and Speck-Caudron Investment Group of Wells Fargo are our Premier Sponsors for the Alexandria Walk for Animals 2016! Join us as an Animal Hero sponsor at the $1000 level or Tail Wagger at $500. Learn what you get in appreciation from us as a sponsor – click …
Fun Dog Show images available!
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria extends a sincere thanks to everyone who came out to 2016’s Fun Dog Show on Saturday, March 5, 2016, everyone who entered their pets in the contest, host Brian van de Graaff for doing an amazing job, and to the Ballyshaners for yet another year of lucky dogs on parade! The Fun Dog Show raised …
2016 Walk for Animals registration open
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is thrilled to announce that registration for the 2016 Alexandria’s Walk for Animals is now open! Click here to register for the Walk for Animals! Register for Alexandria’s Walk for Animals, on Sunday, May 1, 2016, to help care for animals in need in the community! Participate as an individual or start or join a team …
One Tough Bird: Ruby’s Journey from Slaughter to Shelter
Ruby was transferred to the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria by our rescue partners in West Virginia, Potomac Highlands Animal Rescue (PHAR). The young broiler hen was found on the side of the road after falling off a truck on its way to a rendering plant. Rendering plants are where “waste materials” from slaughtered animals are processed into products like lard, …
Rabbit adoption fees waived until March 15, 2016!
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) is pleased to announce that we’ve extended February’s “Find Some-Bunny to Love” adoption promotion until March 15, 2016! That’s right: Until March 15, adoption fees are waived for all rabbits at the AWLA, and we’ve got some incredible bunnies waiting to be adopted by loving families. Meet a few of them in this video: Ginger …
Summer camp registration now open!
Temperatures are slowly getting warmer, snow is melting, and spring and summer are right around the corner! Parents know what that means: Time to start planning summer activities for the kids! Summer Camp Open for Registration The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is pleased to announce that our summer camp is now open for registration. Click here to find out …
Rabbit adoption fees waived through February!
Valentine’s Day has already come and gone, but there’s still time to find some-bunny to love! We’ve got an amazing crew of rabbits here at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria who are all in need of loving homes. Some of our rabbits have been waiting for new homes since September 2015! To help these bunnies find new families, we’re waiving …
Send a card, heal a heart: Valentine’s Day e-cards are here!
Now through Valentine’s Day, donate to the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria and send a special AWLA E-Valentine in honor of the animal lover in your life. Your e-card will make their day by honoring them with lifesaving care of our shelter animals. Proceeds will go to AWLA’s Sarah’s Fund to treat critically ill animals, including providing care for dogs suffering …