Mars is a pup on the go! During his stay at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, Mars has made...
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Some Animal Shelter Workers Affected by ‘Compassion Fatigue’
When Tony Rankin hears the term “compassion fatigue,” he recalls a time working at an animal shelter in Arkansas when...
Petiquette: Being a Good Pet Neighbor to Animals and Humans
The ASPCA estimates that more than 23 million households added a pet to their family since the beginning of the...
More Than Bad Breath: The Importance of Pet Dental Health
Have you ever wondered about the cause of your pet’s terrible breath? The scary truth is that bad breath is...
Junior Volunteers Now on Task at AWLA
December was a historic month for the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA): The very first class of 12 Junior...
75 Years a Beacon for Alexandria
An eight-year-old gray and white cat named Biscuit blazed a trail at the AWLA this year: She underwent oral surgery...
Celebrating the Pawlidays
The “Pawliday Season” is nearing an end, and over the month, we’ve seen more than a hundred adoptions: Dogs, cats,...
Guinea Pigs, A to Z (Almost!)
A is for Adoption! We have so many wonderful guinea pigs looking for a new family at the Animal Welfare...
Some of the Best-Loved Pets Have ‘Hospice’ Status
It took only one photo of a little Chihuahua named Smokey for Megan Hess to make her choice. Yes, the...
AWLA’s Fall Pets & People Community Wellness Event
Cold temperatures and rain didn’t stop pet parents from making sure their dogs and cats were vaccinated against rabies, distemper...
Celebrating Senior Pets All Month Long!
The adoption fees for each of these spectacular senior pets have already been pre-paid to help them find their...