May is National Pet Month! The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria celebrates pets every day, but this month is extra...
Category: Tips & Advice
Adopting a Pet: Things to Consider
Adopting a pet can enrich our lives in many ways. They provide companionship, increase opportunities for exercise and socialization, and...
Petiquette: Being a Good Pet Neighbor to Animals and Humans
The ASPCA estimates that more than 23 million households added a pet to their family since the beginning of the...
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...
Enrichment Toy Round-up: Never a Dull Moment for Your Pet
Between walks, naps and meals, how do our pets spend their time? Mental enrichment is an essential part of every...
Training Your Dog During Unprecedented Times
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted nearly every aspect of our day-to-day lives, and that is true for our pets as...
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: Summer Safety for Your Pet
As summer heats up, it’s important to keep your pets safe and cool so they can enjoy the season too!...
Volunteer Photographers Put Shelter Animals in Best Light
The challenge: Capture the stories of each dog, cat, rabbit and any other animal at the Animal Welfare League of...
Click – Treat – Adopt
Stop by the shelter on any given day, and you might hear a distinct clicking noise, followed by the sounds...