Have you ever wondered about the cause of your pet’s terrible breath? The scary truth is that bad breath is...
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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...
Foster Homes Set Shelter Animals Up for Success
Let’s say you’re a 60-pound dog who is finding the kennel at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) friendly...
Alexandria Loves Pets!
On Sunday, Oct. 3, our city hosted its fourth Alexandria Love Your Pet Day Festival, held in the new Old...
SPECIAL EDITION: Today is World Rabies Day
Today, Sept. 28, is World Rabies Day, a day observed globally to raise awareness about rabies and how this disease,...