We’re happy to report that Chester has been adopted! The grey tabby had been at the shelter since January 2015, and we were so anxious to find a home for him. You can read Chester’s story here. Finally, on Friday, January 29th, Chester’s adopter went to his foster home to pick him up and take him to his new life. …
Read the winter edition of Animal Welfare Matters newsletter
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria’s latest edition of Animal Welfare Matters is hot off the press! In the Winter 2016 newsletter, you can catch up with a police dog adopted from our shelter, learn about guinea pig care, have one of our best fosters give you the scoop about what it’s like to be a foster volunteer, and so much …
“Around The Next Corner”: Del Ray Artisans’ Show Now Open
The Del Ray Artisans are back at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, this time with their new show “Around The Next Corner,” as part of their Galleries Without Walls program. From the Artisans’ webpage: This is this fifth exhibit at the animal shelter. Del Ray Artisans member artists present artwork interpreting what might be waiting for us as we walk …
Shelter Snow-A-Thon this Weekend!
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) is holding a Shelter Snow-A-Thon until the departure of winter storm Jonas. AWLA staff are camped at the shelter for the entire duration of Jonas taking care of nearly 150 animals currently housed at the shelter. “We have two dedicated Animal Care Attendants, Demetrius and Kathryn, who will remain at the shelter through …
Save the Date: Alexandria’s Walk for Animals
We have an important message from Doug, our 2016 calendar contest winner and Alexandria Animal of the Year! Stay tuned for details about registering for the Walk!
AWLA thanks Rosenthal Automotive for helping animals in need
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria thanks Rosenthal Automotive for supporting our shelter! The automotive group donated a portion of its sales in the month of December to several shelters in the D.C. metro area, including the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria. This week, Rosenthal Automotive President Don Bavely presented a check for $7,000 to AWLA board member Joseph Gillmer. …
Congrats to winner of kid’s art contest!
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria congratulates Daniel, the winner of the Kids Promote Adoption Through Art contest! Daniel’s winning painting, “Go On Adventures with Star,” was created at First Night Alexandria‘s New Year’s Eve event at the Torpedo Factory with Upcycle Creative Reuse Center. The painting depicts Star, one of the dogs rescued from a South Korean meat farm. …
First dogs from South Korea up for adoption!
The first four dogs rescued from a dog meat farm in South Korea have become available for adoption! Puppies Eve and Bell were adopted on January 8, 2016, while Dasher and Dancer are still available. Eve (now named Lexi) was the first to go home, and we’re happy to report that this adorable puppy will get to grow up alongside …
Vote for your favorite piece of art!
On New Year’s Eve, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria participated in a First Night Alexandria event with UpCycle at the Torpedo Factory where children were asked to draw pictures of adoptable animals to help them find new homes. Through Friday, January 8, 2016, you can vote for your favorite piece of art by “liking” it on Facebook. The winner will …
Chester has been waiting since September
Chester has been at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria for a very long time: After being adopted from us earlier in 2015, he was returned in September and has been waiting for a home ever since. We recently sent Chester into foster care because he was growing weary of the shelter and didn’t want to eat. He’s thriving in …