Zoey’s daily outlook is a bright as the smile on her face. She looks forward to every day as a...
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The Beagle Bugle: Animal News You Can Use

Study Finds: Dogs Really Are Man’s Best Friend ALEXANDRIA, VA – A ground-digging study conducted by top canine chemists and...
WOOFS! Gives Shelter Dogs a Place to Learn and Grow

Asiago, Cheddar, Feta, Gorgonzola, Gouda, Havarti, Mascarpone, Mozzarella, Muenster, Provolone and Ricotta might sound like a stroll down a grocery...
Mice 101

As an open-access shelter, the AWLA sees a lot of different animals besides dogs and cats, and we want to...
Students Caring for Animals All Year Long

Though the dog days of summer have come to an end, there are still plenty of ways for students to...
Emergency Preparedness for Your Pets

September is Emergency Preparedness Month, and with storms on the way and winter right around the corner, be sure to...
Taking a Holistic Approach to Understanding Shelter Dogs

A black and white Great Dane named Top raced around the large yard at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria...
The Kittens of “Kitten Season”

When you think of seasons, you probably consider, spring, summer, winter and fall, but another very important season at the...
Video From Our Campers: Meeting a New Dog

It’s our last week of summer camp at the AWLA, and campers, staff members and Alexandria’s Animals will have memories...
A Cheat Sheet to Clear the Shelters

Clear the Shelters is this Saturday, and we wanted to share some tips for everyone who will be joining us...