Help us fill bowls and bellies of shelter animals this holiday season! For $25 you can sponsor a personalized ornament that will decorate an outdoor tree in Del Ray (outside Del Ray Hardware) starting Saturday, December 7 and running through the holidays. The ornament can be in honor or memory of a friend, family member or beloved animal companion. A …
Now Enrolling for Alexandria Animal Academy
Cost-Effective Canine Behavior and Training for the Community: Enrolling Now! We are now enrolling for the October cohort of our Alexandria Animal Academy – a cost-efficient option for dog behavior and training courses for our community! However, the course is open to anyone in need – you do NOT have to be an Alexandria resident. The canine courses have been crafted …
Join Us at Paws in the Park
Alexandria’s Biggest Free Fall Festival for Animal Lovers is October 13 Paws in the Park, benefiting the AWLA, returns to Oronoco Bay Park Alexandria, Virginia – Paws in the Park, presented by Amazon, returns to Oronoco Bay Park in Old Town Alexandria on Sunday, October 13, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and promises to be an even bigger party …
Barktoberfest at The Garden
BARK your calendars!Join us, Nardi Media and The Garden for Bark-Toberfest on Saturday, October 5 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. There will be food, drinks, raffles, auction items, adoptable animals, and super cute T-shirts available for $20. Furry friends and families are welcome. Come join us for a great time for a good cause!
Injured Bird or Angel Wing?
“There’s a goose at Oronoco Bay Park with sticks stuck in its wing.” “There’s a goose that’s been shot with arrows at Oronoco Bay Park.” Our Animal Services team has been fielding these and similar concerns for nearly two years. While the appearance of the goose can be jarring and raise concerns, what people are actually seeing is a goose …
Conclusion of PetSmart PetsHotel Investigation
Alexandria, VA (August 19, 2024) – Conclusion of PetSmart PetsHotel Investigation | We appreciate the community’s patience while our Animal Services team investigated the complaints against the PetSmart PetsHotel at Potomac Yard that originated on July 1 with the death of the dog named Clark. Of course animals can’t provide firsthand accounts, so we are reliant on forensic testing, information …
Calling All Artists! Request for Proposal for AWLA Mural
Artist Request for Proposal (RFP) A Semi-Public Art Mural Project: 4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304 Introduction to the Project The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) is kicking off a Mural Project, as part of a larger beautification project funded by a Lowe’s Hometown grant. The AWLA is seeking proposals from artists with experience in arts for the design …
Welcome, Dr. Snellgrove!
We’re excited to welcome Dr. Elizabeth Snellgrove, DVM to the AWLA! Her wealth of veterinary knowledge and experience is already making a huge impact on the animals we serve both in our shelter and in the community. Learn more about her below. Why did you want to be a veterinarian and how long have you been practicing? I’ve always been …
Ongoing Investigation Concerning Dog Deaths Linked to Alexandria PetSmart Boarding Facility
Alexandria, VA (July 30, 2024) – We expected to have complete results from the necropsy and additional testing we ordered by now; however, we are still awaiting the results of one test. Unfortunately, the test was not run at the same time as the others, which has caused a delay in the full results. We are hopeful the results will …
Winner of the 2025 Calendar Contest
The 2025 Calendar Contest was a Huge Success Our annual calendar contest and fundraiser came to an exciting close on Sunday, June 30. We not only met our fundraising goal, we flew right by it! Through community support of our annual contest and fundraiser, the calendar participants helped raise nearly $74,000 for animals and families across our community. Thank …