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December 8, 2021December 8, 2021

Some of the Best-Loved Pets Have ‘Hospice’ Status

Some of the Best-Loved Pets Have ‘Hospice’ Status
By GinaIn News

It took only one photo of a little Chihuahua named Smokey for Megan Hess to make her choice. Yes, the...

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November 17, 2021November 17, 2021

AWLA’s Fall Pets & People Community Wellness Event

AWLA’s Fall Pets & People Community Wellness Event
By CarolinaIn NewsTags clinic, shelter event, vaccination

Cold temperatures and rain didn’t stop pet parents from making sure their dogs and cats were vaccinated against rabies, distemper...

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November 3, 2021November 1, 2021

Celebrating Senior Pets All Month Long!

Celebrating Senior Pets All Month Long!
By GinaIn NewsTags adopt a senior pet month, senior pets, seniors

  The adoption fees for each of these spectacular senior pets have already been pre-paid to help them find their...

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October 20, 2021December 7, 2021

Foster Homes Set Shelter Animals Up for Success

Foster Homes Set Shelter Animals Up for Success
By GinaIn News

Let’s say you’re a 60-pound dog who is finding the kennel at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) friendly...

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October 7, 2021October 7, 2021

Alexandria Loves Pets!

Alexandria Loves Pets!
By GinaIn NewsTags alexandria love your pet day, alypd, family fun, shelter event

On Sunday, Oct. 3, our city hosted its fourth Alexandria Love Your Pet Day Festival, held in the new Old...

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September 28, 2021September 28, 2021

SPECIAL EDITION: Today is World Rabies Day

SPECIAL EDITION: Today is World Rabies Day
By GinaIn NewsTags community care clinic, rabies, vaccinations, wellness event, world rabies day

Today, Sept. 28, is World Rabies Day, a day observed globally to raise awareness about rabies and how this disease,...

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September 8, 2021September 7, 2021

Senior Pets: The Fun’s Just Beginning

Senior Pets: The Fun’s Just Beginning
By GinaIn NewsTags pets, senior animals, seniors

From the looks of her Instagram page, the beige terrier mix dog named Macy is doing all right. Macy frolics...

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September 1, 2021August 30, 2021

UPDATED: Emergency Preparedness for Your Pets

UPDATED: Emergency Preparedness for Your Pets
By GinaIn NewsTags emergency preparedness, hurricane, september, storms

Learn more from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management on how hurricanes and other storms may affect our region and...

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August 25, 2021September 7, 2021

AWLA Summer Camp Comes to a Close

AWLA Summer Camp Comes to a Close
By GinaIn News

It was another eight jam-packed weeks of animal education and fun at the AWLA, as our popular summer camp came...

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August 11, 2021September 7, 2021

Keeping Cool During the Dog Days of Summer

Keeping Cool During the Dog Days of Summer
By GinaIn NewsTags AWLA, dog treats, hot weather, ice blocks, pet treats, pupsicles

We all feel it when the summer weather heats up, especially those of us with built-in fur coats. As you’re...

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