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The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria’s 75th Year
On June 28, 1946, a group of 26 Alexandrians came together out of concern for animals in the community to...
Animals Across the Country Find Homes in Alexandria
Life wasn’t full of hope for an eight-year-old shepherd mix known as Henry. Arriving as a stray at a shelter...
From the Desk of Stella Hanly: Building Families with Open Adoptions
For 75 years, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria has been a resource to our community. From housing homeless animals...
Competition Brings Community Spirit
In November of each year the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria’s annual photo calendar goes on sale, a calendar 6...
Giving Alexandria’s Wildlife a Second Chance
It’s the time of year when Alexandria’s wildlife comes to life — foraging, making nests and raising their young. That translates...
Happy Tails for National Pet Week
We can’t imagine celebrating our pets just one week a year here at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, but...
Happy Returns: The Importance of Microchips
With the wave of a wand, Spot can go from being a lost animal to a pet who is returning...
‘Fear Free’ Approach Helps Reduce Shelter Animals’ Stress
Toffee, a six-year-old tricolored Chihuahua/rat terrier mix, cowered in the very back of a crate in her kennel at the...
It’s a Wild Day in the Neighborhood
Few people complain that they don’t have enough mosquitoes, mice, rats, ticks or lice in their backyards. Fewer still complain...