We have an important message from Doug, our 2016 calendar contest winner and Alexandria Animal of the Year! Stay tuned...
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Congrats to winner of kid’s art contest!
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria congratulates Daniel, the winner of the Kids Promote Adoption Through Art contest! Daniel’s winning...
Vote for your favorite piece of art!
On New Year’s Eve, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria participated in a First Night Alexandria event with UpCycle at the...
New Years Eve Event: Kids Use Art to Promote Adoption
WHEN: Thursday, December 31, 2015 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm WHERE: Torpedo Factory, 105 N Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314 In the...
Shelter Closed Thursday, Dec 10th, due to water main break!
Thursday, December 10th – The shelter is closed today because of a broken water main. We hope to be open...
Long-time cat residents find new homes
We had a cat-tastrophe brewing in our cat room late in November: We had multiple cats who had been here...
Santa Photos: Dec. 4 – Dec. 6
Ring in the holiday season by having your pets photographed with Santa! Our friends Olde Towne School for Dogs are...
Open Now: Saving Lives Through the Shelter’s Lenses
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is proud to host Saving Lives through the Shelter’s Lenses, a photographic art show showcasing...
Barksgiving Reunites Dogs from AWLA on Nov. 7, 2015
On Saturday, November 7, 2015, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is hosting Barksgiving, an open house and reunion for...
Howl-O-Ween on Thursday
It’s that time of the year: Leaves are changing colors, we’re finally rid of the summer heat, and there’s lots...