Part of the AWLA’s role in operating the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter is taking in animals in need within the...
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Recognizing Rabies Awareness Week

Rabies is often associated with wild animals behaving aggressively, rats near human living spaces and even stray dogs and cats,...
REPOST: Emergency Preparedness for Your Pets

September is Emergency Preparedness Month, and with storm season here and winter right around the corner, be sure to take...
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...
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...