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June 22, 2022August 2, 2022

Cats and Dogs Overcome Fear, Learn Manners at Shelter

Cats and Dogs Overcome Fear, Learn Manners at Shelter
By CarolinaIn Animal-related Information, NewsTags animal behavior

An orange tabby known as Josiah was fearful and disoriented, and he would nip at people who came too close....

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May 4, 2022May 4, 2022

AWLA’s Pets & People Events Return Throughout the City

AWLA’s Pets & People Events Return Throughout the City
By GinaIn NewsTags community wellness event, free, human services, pets and people, vaccinations

It was a cool, breezy day on the morning of April 30, the perfect weather for the return of the...

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April 6, 2022April 6, 2022

Mars: Explorer, Art Lover, Adoptable Pup

Mars: Explorer, Art Lover, Adoptable Pup
By CarolinaIn News

Mars is a pup on the go! During his stay at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, Mars has made...

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March 23, 2022March 22, 2022

Some Animal Shelter Workers Affected by ‘Compassion Fatigue’

Some Animal Shelter Workers Affected by ‘Compassion Fatigue’
By CarolinaIn News

When Tony Rankin hears the term “compassion fatigue,” he recalls a time working at an animal shelter in Arkansas when...

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March 9, 2022March 8, 2022

Petiquette: Being a Good Pet Neighbor to Animals and Humans

Petiquette: Being a Good Pet Neighbor to Animals and Humans
By CarolinaIn News, Tips & AdviceTags alexandria, community

The ASPCA estimates that more than 23 million households added a pet to their family since the beginning of the...

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February 23, 2022March 7, 2022

More Than Bad Breath: The Importance of Pet Dental Health

More Than Bad Breath: The Importance of Pet Dental Health
By CarolinaIn NewsTags dental health, pet health

Have you ever wondered about the cause of your pet’s terrible breath? The scary truth is that bad breath is...

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January 26, 2022January 28, 2022

Staff Picks

Staff Picks
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January 12, 2022January 10, 2022

75 Years a Beacon for Alexandria

75 Years a Beacon for Alexandria
By GinaIn NewsTags 75 years, animal welfare league of alexandria, AWLA, pets & people

An eight-year-old gray and white cat named Biscuit blazed a trail at the AWLA this year: She underwent oral surgery...

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December 29, 2021December 29, 2021

Celebrating the Pawlidays

Celebrating the Pawlidays
By GinaIn News

The “Pawliday Season” is nearing an end, and over the month, we’ve seen more than a hundred adoptions: Dogs, cats,...

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December 22, 2021December 22, 2021

Guinea Pigs, A to Z (Almost!)

Guinea Pigs, A to Z (Almost!)
By CarolinaIn News

A is for Adoption! We have so many wonderful guinea pigs looking for a new family at the Animal Welfare...

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