Volunteers are gradually returning to the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter. One at a time, they sign up to walk dogs,...
Category: Happy Stories
Virtual Adoptions Make For Happy Tails
Since the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria started its virtual adoption process at the beginning of April, we have seen...
Picture This: Your ‘Working-From-Home’ Pet
Shelter’s Annual Calendar Contest Launches June 1 It’s been an unforgettable year for Abby, a six-year-old cattle dog/coonhound mix adopted...
Stories From Our Super Seniors
At the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, cats and dogs who are over the age of 8 years old are...
AWLA Alumni Leading Lives of Adventure and Service
The 2020 Animal Welfare League of Alexandria’s photo calendar is now out, and the adorable face of a cattle dog...
Anchors Aweigh: Sailing Senior Proves All Cats Don’t Hate Water
What kind of future does a 14-year-old cat who has been returned to the shelter by his adopters have? Just...
Remembering the Pool Days
As the AWLA pup pool is getting ready to close for the summer and we’re already looking forward to colored...
‘Cuddle Time’ Can Mean Cozying Up with a Rabbit or Lizard
Non-Traditional Pets Find Their Way Into Hearts of Adopters “Spaghetti Blueberry” the bearded dragon likes to ride on owner Teagan Robinson’s shoulder...
In A Word: Joy – A Volunteer Perspective
Volunteer Karin is one of our many amazing volunteers. She spends most of her time at the AWLA with our...
Pirate: Puppy Bowl Champion in the Making
Pirate’s story began in rural Virginia, in one of the shelters AWLA works with to transfer animals who might not...