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March 31, 2017April 24, 2017

2017 Summer Camp Registration–Open Slots Filling Up!

2017 Summer Camp Registration–Open Slots Filling Up!
By ShannonIn NewsTags 2017, register, registration, sign up, summer camp

The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) is pleased to open registration for the Alexandria Animal Shelter Summer Camp! Each...

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March 27, 2017April 5, 2017

Alexandria’s Animals Leap for ACT for Alexandria’s Spring2ACTion

Alexandria’s Animals Leap for ACT for Alexandria’s Spring2ACTion
By ShannonIn NewsTags campaign video, contest, donate, fundraiser, online event, photos, spring2action, videos

Alexandria’s Animals are literally hopping with excitement over this year’s ACT for Alexandria Spring2ACTion campaign, and the Animal Welfare League...

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February 28, 2017March 3, 2017

Shelter Feeling Peckish after Hawk Influx

Shelter Feeling Peckish after Hawk Influx
By ShannonIn Gallery, NewsTags animal services, birds, exotic, hawk, hawks

The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) had an unusual number of hawk experiences in the last month. It all...

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February 25, 2017March 3, 2017

Hoarded Rabbits Find New Homes Following Abuse Conviction

Hoarded Rabbits Find New Homes Following Abuse Conviction
By ShannonIn NewsTags adopt, calix, rabbit

In January 2015, 176 rabbits were confiscated from an empty lot behind a Brooklyn, New York tire shop. An ASPCA vet examination...

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December 5, 2016December 20, 2016

Making Roo(m)

Making Roo(m)
By Mary F.In NewsTags adopt, adoption, rescue, roo, south korea

Roo is a Tosa Inu pup who was rescued by Humane Society International from the harsh squalor of a South...

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October 28, 2016December 20, 2016

Toy Poodle Found Exhausted in Potomac River

Toy Poodle Found Exhausted in Potomac River
By ShannonIn NewsTags alexandria, cub e. bear, good samaritan, news feature, potomac river, toy poodle, VCA animal hospital

Cub E. Bear: Underdog Beats the Odds in Old Town Alexandria A poodle with a mysterious history has made a remarkable...

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October 26, 2016June 15, 2018

2017 Alexandria Animals of the Year Calendar Now Available

2017 Alexandria Animals of the Year Calendar Now Available
By Linda G.In NewsTags 2017, calendar, charlie, cover

Animal Welfare League of Alexandria’s 2017 calendar is now available for purchase today! Calendars cost 20 dollars each and can purchased...

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May 10, 2016June 15, 2018

Spring 2016 Newsletter Out Now!

Spring 2016 Newsletter Out Now!
By Tech SupportIn NewsTags 2016, animal welfare, calendar, matters, newsletter, spring

Can’t you just feel Alexandrians’ affection for animals? Walking down King Street and seeing the water bowls set out for...

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May 8, 2016June 15, 2018

Remembering Nancy Posey

Remembering Nancy Posey
By Tech SupportIn News, Stories

On April 28th, our Animal Welfare League of Alexandria family suffered an incredible loss — Nancy Posey, an AWLA volunteer...

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April 21, 2016June 15, 2018

Thank you to our Premier Sponsors!

Thank you to our Premier Sponsors!
By Linda G.In NewsTags AWLA, may 2016, sponsors, walk

We’re so grateful for the support of our Premier Sponsors for Alexandria’s Walk for Animals on May 1, 2016! Support our...

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