As the AWLA pup pool is getting ready to close for the summer and we’re already looking forward to colored...
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Clear the Shelters 2019 Cheat Sheet
Clear the Shelters is this Saturday, and we wanted to share some tips for everyone who wants to be an...
AWLA Veterinary Team Turns Chronic Medical Cases Into Contented Pets
The white and brown American bulldog mix sat in the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter’s community room. He had just been...
The Beagle Bugle: Summer 2019
Pawspective: Country Gal in a Big City ALEXANDRIA, VA — I may be nothing but a hound dog, but my...
Show Your Superstar Talent Challenge
Congratulations to our superstars with the most UNIQUE comments: Banjo, Birdy, Carlos, Louie and Topper! You have had additional FREE...
A Message from Alexandria’s 2019 Animal of the Year: Crandon
Is your pet vying to be Alexandria’s Animal Idol? Before our 2020 photo calendar contest kicks off THIS SATURDAY at...
Volunteer Photographers Put Shelter Animals in Best Light
The challenge: Capture the stories of each dog, cat, rabbit and any other animal at the Animal Welfare League of...
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...
You Can Still Spring2Action!
Over the past two weeks our volunteers have been busy, like always, helping Alexandria's Animals during Spring2Action…
Kitten Season 101
What is Kitten Season? Kitten Season is the time of year when, as weather gets warmer, animal welfare providers see...