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April 18, 2024April 22, 2024

Support the AWLA for Spring2ACTion

Support the AWLA for Spring2ACTion
In Upcoming Events

Alexandria’s city-wide day of giving – Spring2ACTion – is Wednesday, April 24. Please support your city’s animal shelter and premier...

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April 7, 2024April 14, 2024

Now Enrolling for Alexandria Animal Academy

Now Enrolling for Alexandria Animal Academy
In Care & Train, Pets, Tips & Advice, Upcoming Events

Cost-Effective Canine Behavior and Training for the Community: Enrolling Now! We are now enrolling for the May cohort of our...

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March 5, 2024April 29, 2025

Kitten Season is Here!

Kitten Season is Here!
In Animal-related Information, Animals in need of Foster/Adoption, News, Pets, Tips & Advice

What is Kitten Season? Kitten Season is the time of year when, as weather gets warmer, animal welfare providers see...

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February 21, 2024March 5, 2024

2023 By the Numbers

2023 By the Numbers
In Animal-related Information, News

In 2023, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria cared for thousands of animals in our community and in our shelter....

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February 14, 2024February 14, 2024

Urgent Need for Dog Adopters & Fosters

Urgent Need for Dog Adopters & Fosters
In Animal-related Information, Animals in need of Foster/Adoption, News, Pets

We’re reaching out to our animal-loving community for a little help. We currently have a higher-than-normal number of in-shelter dogs...

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February 1, 2024January 28, 2024

It’s Hip to Snip! Spay and Neuter Promotes Animal and Community Wellbeing

It’s Hip to Snip! Spay and Neuter Promotes Animal and Community Wellbeing
In Animal-related Information, Care & Train, Pets, Tips & Advice

For many creatures, spring signals the breeding season. While this is certainly true for wildlife, it can also be true...

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December 12, 2023December 12, 2023

Holiday Community Heroes

Holiday Community Heroes
In Community Partners, News

We want to thank the many community businesses and organizations who have chosen to support Alexandria’s animals this holiday season....

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November 30, 2023December 1, 2023

Plan to Adopt this Holiday Season? Be Prepared as a New Adopter

Plan to Adopt this Holiday Season? Be Prepared as a New Adopter
In Animal-related Information, Care & Train, Happy Stories, Pets, Tips & Advice

Pet adoption during the holidays can be a heartwarming experience that not only transforms the life of an animal in...

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November 19, 2023November 24, 2023

Thanksgiving Pet Safety Reminders

Thanksgiving Pet Safety Reminders
In Tips & Advice

Things to Remember for the Holiday Thanksgiving is a fun holiday, bringing together family and friends you may not see...

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November 2, 2023November 24, 2023

Introducing Alexandria Animal Academy

Introducing Alexandria Animal Academy
In Animal-related Information, Care & Train, Community Partners, News, Pets, Tips & Advice, Upcoming Events

Cost-Effective Canine Behavior and Training for the Community We are thrilled to announce the creation of Alexandria Animal Academy –...

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September 14, 2023September 24, 2023

Paws in the Park, Alexandria’s Biggest Pet Festival, Set for October 15

Paws in the Park, Alexandria’s Biggest Pet Festival, Set for October 15
In Animals in need of Foster/Adoption, News, Upcoming Events

Alexandria’s Biggest Festival for Animal Lovers Returns to Oronoco Bay Park Paws in the Park, benefiting the Animal Welfare League...

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August 22, 2023August 22, 2023

AWLA Awarded Grey Muzzle Grant to Serve Senior Animals

AWLA Awarded Grey Muzzle Grant to Serve Senior Animals
In Happy Stories, News

We’re excited to announce that we were recently awarded a grant from The Grey Muzzle Organization to support senior-aged dogs, like Bunny!...

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