Adoption special – no fees for cats on 7/5/15.
Update on Everest
Update 8/34/15: Everest has been adopted!!! The story of Everest and his family has inspired over 170 donors to donate close to $15,000 to Sarah’s Fund. Everest, his two siblings, mother, and father were rescued from neglect by our Animal Control Officers and brought to the shelter. Everest and his brother and sister were so thin that their ribs, hip bones, …
AWLA’s Class of 2015 – June Cat Adoption Event!
Summer is just around the corner, and that means it’s time for…graduation! The AWLA is proud to announce our ‘Class of 2015’ – select cats, that have passed through the University of AWLA and are now ready to ‘graduate’ and be adopted, will have their adoption fees waived starting on June 1st! See below for more information.
Baby Wildlife
Often, particularly in spring, concerned people pick up animals that they think are orphaned. More than 75 percent of such orphans “rescued” every spring should have been left alone. Most wild animals are dedicated parents and will not abandon their young, but they do leave them alone for long periods of time while looking for food. Additionally, many behaviors that …
Dog Days in Del Ray
AWLA will be participating in First Thursdays Dog Days in Del Ray: Â http://www.visitdelray.com/
8 Cats Rescued from Truck
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandriarecently rescued eight cats that were abandoned in a truck for at least five days without food or water. These kitties were in terrible shape when our Animal Control Officers responded to the scene. They were all dehydrated and very thin. Our veterinarian and staff have been caring for them and monitoring each of them …
Paisley
Meet Paisley! Paisley’s story is one that teaches us how a little time and patience can help even the shyest little cat show his true colors! Paisley came to the AWLA as an extremely frightened little cat, and his previous owners explained that while he loved their cat and dogs, he was terrified of the humans in the house – …
Meet Dublin!
Dublin has been adopted! Â In January, a concerned citizen called the Alexandria Police Department to report that a dog had been tied outside all day. Our Animal Services team responded to the call and found Dublin, an 11-year old Cocker Spaniel that was in need of medical attention. Dublin’s owners decided to surrender him to the Animal Welfare League of …