We adopted an AMAZING senior dog about a month ago and he is perfect! He fits in our family just right. He has a little brother Washington (in the picture) and they play together which is awesome. We fell in love with Rusty when we met him and love him even more today. He is our “Old Man”. Thank you …
MiMi FNA Granger
I work at a local animal shelter an happened to see a flyer for the shelter at work. On a whim I decided to call and come by to check out some kittens to hopefully add to my little family already. This was yesterday(9/29). Thanks to Deidra and Ken who were so awesome, I found the perfect little princess who …
Twinkie
Twinkie is as sweet as can be…maybe even sweeter than the delicious dessert! She has beautiful green eyes that glow just as vibrantly as her spectacular personality; Twinkie doesn’t need to resort to meowing to get the attention she deserves. This graceful kitty is not just a treat for the eyes, she is softer and smoother than the cream filling …
Fall 2014 Newsletter & Calendar
Hot off the presses: read the Fall 2014 issue of Animal Welfare Matters newsletter and calendar – View PDF. Check out stories, upcoming events, pics and more about what’s new at AWLA. Share it! If you are interested in helping AWLA, please click Donate to make a difference. Check out more Featured Events and Fundraisers Share this Story on Facebook! …
Calendar Contest Winners
Thank you for making AWLA’s Photo Calendar Contest a huge success!! Thank you to everyone for helping us to raise more than $50,000 in this year’s 2015 Alexandria Animals Pet Photo Calendar Contest!! Support came from all of you who entered pets, voted, purchased honor blocks, and purchased calendars. Gifts came through the website and by mail. Thanks for your …
Reece
Reece is a sweet, loving, spoiled little cat and we love her so much! She loves to play with toys and catch bugs. Thanks AWLA so much for giving us this wonderful cat!
Ashton (Ash)
I found Ash (now Ashton) waiting for adoption in the holding area of the shelter (I’m a cat volunteer there as well). He has FIV and is a sweet, adorable gray maile cat (about 5). He can only be described as “a character.” He is a lively addition to our home which includes his older (quieter) sister, Holly (around 12), …
Fiona
Thank you so much! GRACE KITTY….now Fiona…. is doing very very well. It has only been 2 days but she already comes out of hiding to say hello and explore new territory. She’s eating and has no issues using her box even though I switched litter to different type, got the corn type, ” worlds greatest cat litter.” Also she …
Shaggy Will Get Surgery
Shaggy needs surgery to repair her bad heart. She has the same condition as little Peking who recently had surgery and has fully recovered. Shaggy had her original electrocardiogram at Del Ray Veterinary Clinic and will have her surgery at Chesapeake Veterinary Cardiology Clinic. Care for our shelter animals with severe medical problems is made possible through “Sarah’s Fund” – if …
Salvador (Sal)
we went to get a dog at Alexandria Animal Welfare League but my boyfriend saw a cat but he really wanted not a cute kitten but a cat.This is a wonderful cat I am so glad we picked this cat out.he really enjoyed my other cat and he loves to givehugs and kisses couldn’t have found a better cat. Thank …