The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria has opened the “Alexandria Animal Art Gallery” at the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter at 4101 Eisenhower Ave. The first exhibit, “All Creatures Great and Small” is a partnership between AWLA and Del Ray Artisans. The Del Ray Artisans, founded in 1992, is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote visual arts for the …
Marilyn’s Life Has Changed
From this life to this! Marilyn is one of the eleven dogs that we now have that were rescued by HSUS from a horrible situation in Mississippi. These dogs were neglected and suffered from multiple medical issues. When Marilyn arrived at AWLA, she was so frightened that she had been too scared to use the bathroom for many days so …
Guinea Pigs for Adoption
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria helps all animals, including guinea pigs! Guinea pigs are cute, communicative, have distinct personalities and live longer than many other small pets (5-7 years on average). These South American rodents can be wonderful pets, but often end up in our shelter due to accidental litters or owners underestimating how much care guinea pigs require. …
Zara – Joins the Police Department
Dog from the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria Joins the Police Department Shelter Dog to become a Police Canine this Week (Vote for Zara HERE) ALEXANDRIA, Va.—A young female Belgian Malinois, turned into the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) by her owner in September 2013, will graduate from the Alexandria Police Department’s Basic K-9 School this Wednesday, August 13. …
2016 AWLA Calendar Photo Contest
We are pleased to announce that our 2015 Pet Photo Calendars are now on sale! $15 each or two for $25. Stop by the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria to pick up yours today! (If your pet was in the contest, please stop by and pick up your complimentary calendar!) We will soon post a list of local stores that …
Alexandria Animal Art Gallery
Del Ray Artisans have expanded their passion for the arts to the benefit of the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria. The Del Ray Artisans, founded in 1992, is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote visual arts for the benefit of artists and the community. DRA regularly supports local charities through proceeds from exhibits and other events. In December …
Heather and Mark
These two were just adopted! Thank you!
New Shelter Hours
Update 2018: our hours have changed! View our current Hours of Operation. NEW HOURS The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria will be increasing the open hours of the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter at 4101 Eisenhower Ave. at the end of July. Beginning July 24, 2014, the shelter will be open from 9am to 7:00pm Monday-Thursday and 12pm-5pm Saturday and Sundays. The …
Rescued Kittens
AWLA saves kittens from fire truck! Early this afternoon, a team of Alexandria firefighters had responded to a service call in a fire truck that they had picked up from the mechanic the day before. After the call, as is the procedure, one of the firefighters went to remove the wheel stop and discovered a tiny kitten laying on the …
A Pair of Canine “Golden Girls” Await Adoption Together
KIWI AND KIKI By Hope Nelson Age before beauty? Forget the old adage; shih tzus Kiki and Kiwi are cute as buttons and have the wisdom that comes with senior living! This bonded pair, 16 and 13 years old respectively, arrived at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria in late May when their previous family was no longer able to …