May is National Pet Month! The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria celebrates pets every day, but this month is extra...
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AWLA Earns Autism Certification
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria Becomes the First of Its Kind to Earn Autism Certification to Better Accommodate Visitors’...
Adopting a Pet: Things to Consider
Adopting a pet can enrich our lives in many ways. They provide companionship, increase opportunities for exercise and socialization, and...
Wild Baby Animals: Dos and Don’ts
Though it’s hard to tell with the winter chill still in the air, spring has sprung and the first flowers...
“Snuggle Time” in Homes Can Ready Senior Pets for Adoption
His name was Mister Miller, and he had lived in a shelter in Barbour County, W.Va., for at least four...
Give Shelters A Helping Paw
The joy of giving is one of the best parts of the holiday season, and animal shelters across the country...
Keep Your Pets Safe This Holiday Season
With the holidays come parties and visitors and potential dangers for pets. Here are a few holiday pet safety tips...
Adopt A Senior Pet Month Wrap Up!
Today is the last day of Adopt A Senior Pet Month, and we’re happy to share that so far, seniors...
Injured Dog Finds Plenty of Hope with Local Nonprofit Shelter
Labor Day started off quietly at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) — until the first call came in...
A Perfect Day for Paws in the Park
On a beautiful fall day in October, the first Paws in the Park festival, hosted by the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria...
Animals Come from Far and Wide to Find Homes in Alexandria
“We will be receiving 17 cats from Animal Friends of Barbour County tomorrow,” the email to the Animal Welfare League...
It’s National Preparedness Month
Planning for Emergencies Should Keep Pets in Mind September is National Preparedness Month, a reminder that everyone should plan...