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A Puppy’s First Day
Part of the AWLA’s role in operating the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter is taking in animals in need within the...
Recognizing Rabies Awareness Week
Rabies is often associated with wild animals behaving aggressively, rats near human living spaces and even stray dogs and cats,...
REPOST: Emergency Preparedness for Your Pets
September is Emergency Preparedness Month, and with storm season here and winter right around the corner, be sure to take...
Remembering the Pool Days
As the AWLA pup pool is getting ready to close for the summer and we’re already looking forward to colored...
Clear the Shelters 2019 Cheat Sheet
Clear the Shelters is this Saturday, and we wanted to share some tips for everyone who wants to be an...
AWLA Veterinary Team Turns Chronic Medical Cases Into Contented Pets
The white and brown American bulldog mix sat in the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter’s community room. He had just been...
The Beagle Bugle: Summer 2019
Pawspective: Country Gal in a Big City ALEXANDRIA, VA — I may be nothing but a hound dog, but my...
Show Your Superstar Talent Challenge
Congratulations to our superstars with the most UNIQUE comments: Banjo, Birdy, Carlos, Louie and Topper! You have had additional FREE...
A Message from Alexandria’s 2019 Animal of the Year: Crandon
Is your pet vying to be Alexandria’s Animal Idol? Before our 2020 photo calendar contest kicks off THIS SATURDAY at...