Love them? Leash them. Like virtually all other communities, Alexandria has leash laws, which require dogs be kept on a...
Category: Animal-related Information
Now Enrolling for Alexandria Animal Academy
Cost-Effective Canine Behavior and Training for the Community: Enrolling Now! We are now enrolling for the October cohort of our...
Injured Bird or Angel Wing?
“There’s a goose at Oronoco Bay Park with sticks stuck in its wing.” “There’s a goose that’s been shot with...
Urgent Need for Dog Adoptions!
URGENT NEED FOR DOG ADOPTERS! We rarely have to make posts like this, but due to an increase in found...
Kitten Season is Here!
What is Kitten Season? Kitten Season is the time of year when, as weather gets warmer, animal welfare providers see...
2023 By the Numbers
In 2023, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria cared for thousands of animals in our community and in our shelter....
Urgent Need for Dog Adopters & Fosters
We’re reaching out to our animal-loving community for a little help. We currently have a higher-than-normal number of in-shelter dogs...
It’s Hip to Snip! Spay and Neuter Promotes Animal and Community Wellbeing
For many creatures, spring signals the breeding season. While this is certainly true for wildlife, it can also be true...
Plan to Adopt this Holiday Season? Be Prepared as a New Adopter
Pet adoption during the holidays can be a heartwarming experience that not only transforms the life of an animal in...
Introducing Alexandria Animal Academy
Cost-Effective Canine Behavior and Training for the Community We are thrilled to announce the creation of Alexandria Animal Academy –...