Tiger came to the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria in January 2015, and we can’t believe this handsome, sweet kitty is still with us! Our volunteer videographer Jordan made this video to tell Tiger’s story. If you’re interested in meeting Tiger, come to 4101 Eisenhower Ave. to meet him. He’s a great cat who has been waiting way too …
Open Now: Saving Lives Through the Shelter’s Lenses
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is proud to host Saving Lives through the Shelter’s Lenses, a photographic art show showcasing the work of our talented volunteer photographers. The show’s artists donate their time and professional photography skills to take beautiful, captivating photographs of our adoptable animals to help them appeal to potential adopters. The show will feature a mixture of …
Video Update on Keily
Keily is the special little Chihuahua who made waves on our Facebook page after we shared a video of the unique way she got around. We’ve got a happy update on Keily — she’s found her forever home, and even has a new brother to play with!
Barksgiving Reunites Dogs from AWLA on Nov. 7, 2015
On Saturday, November 7, 2015, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is hosting Barksgiving, an open house and reunion for dogs adopted from the AWLA. Any dogs adopted from the AWLA are invited to attend. Barksgiving will be held at the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter, at 4101 Eisenhower Ave. in Alexandria. AWLA alumni and their adopters are invited to drop …
Kingston was adopted!
Great news for those who have been following Kingston! On Friday, Oct. 23, Kingston finally got his happy ending after many months of waiting: He was adopted. If you’re not familiar with Kingston’s story, he came to the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria as part of an animal cruelty case, along with his mate Queen, and his puppies Everest, Himalaya, …
Howl-O-Ween on Thursday
It’s that time of the year: Leaves are changing colors, we’re finally rid of the summer heat, and there’s lots of great scary movies on TV. Oh yeah, and it’s time for Howl-O-Ween! Howl-O-Ween is this Thursday, Oct. 29, at Hotel Monaco/Jackson 20, located at 480 King St. in Old Town Alexandria. There will be drinks, light food from …
Shelter Storytime: Fun event for kids!
Join us for a very special Halloween Shelter Storytime! Storyteller Miss Leann will lead us in a story, making a halloween craft, and we will get a visit from an adorable adoptable animal! Children of all ages are welcome, however the program is generally developed for pre-school ages and their parents. Parents MUST attend with their children, and children are …
Pepe: A little dog who beat the odds
Pepe is an 8 year old male Chihuahua who was brought to us as a stray. Pepe was having a rough time: He could not walk and needed assistance to stand. His right eye was extremely swollen and so painful that Pepe didn’t want anyone to touch him. Our staff hated to see him in so much pain, and we …
Video of Kingston
Thanks to our volunteer videographer Jordan for making this great video of Kingston! If you’re interested in meeting Kingston, contact us at (703) 746-4774 or stop by the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria at 4101 Eisenhower Ave.
Walk-in $10 Rabies Vaccines Offered 10/21/15
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) is offering $10 rabies vaccines for cats and dogs who are at least 4 months of age on October 21, 2015. Vaccines will be offered on a walk-in basis at the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter (operated by the AWLA) at 4101 Eisenhower Ave. in Alexandria from 8am to 11am and 4pm to 7pm. …