The 2020 Animal Welfare League of Alexandria’s photo calendar is now out, and the adorable face of a cattle dog...
Category: Pets
The Animals Helped Thanks to You

The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is proud to operate the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter, a shelter named after a...
In A Word: Joy – A Volunteer Perspective

Volunteer Karin is one of our many amazing volunteers. She spends most of her time at the AWLA with our...
Turtles 101

As an open-access shelter, the AWLA sees a lot of different animals besides dogs and cats, and we want to...
Pirate: Puppy Bowl Champion in the Making

Pirate’s story began in rural Virginia, in one of the shelters AWLA works with to transfer animals who might not...
“Tails” That End With a Smile

What is happier than a puppy with a stick? Stories from our adopters! We love to hear from all of...
Fall Fun with Your Furry Friend

Whether you enjoy fall amidst the colorful trees or from beneath your cozy blanket, pumpkin spice latte in hand, there...
A Cheat Sheet to Clear the Shelters

Clear the Shelters is this Saturday, and we wanted to share some tips for everyone who will be joining us...
Kitties with Seniority

Highlighting Our Longer-Term Residents As an open-access facility, the AWLA takes in all animals from all over the City of...
How to: Safely Bring Home a Rescue or Shelter Dog
Congratulations on choosing to adopt a rescue dog! At vero eos et accusamus et iusto odio dignissimos ducimus qui blanditiis praesentium voluptatum deleniti atque ...