FREE Vaccinations for Pets AND Services & Supplies for Humans Join the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria on Saturday, October 18, from 10 a.m. to noon at John Adams Elementary School, 5651 Rayburn Ave., Alexandria, VA 22311 at for our September Pets & People Community Wellness Event. Attendees can receive free vaccinations for cats and dogs against rabies, FVRCP, distemper ...
Thank you for joining us and our fantastic volunteer photographer for our annual Holiday Pet Photos fundraiser! The photos are scheduled for Saturday, October 25 and Sunday, October 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Registration for photos will open Sunday, October 5 at noon! Text "AWLA" to 833-360-5466 to get a reminder the day before! You can ...
Join us, The Dog Park, the Old Town Business Association, and lots of Old Town shops for Doggy Trick or Treat on Sunday, October 26 from noon until 4 p.m. Bring your costume-clad four-legged friends to historic Old Town Alexandria for tricks and treats from your favorite boutiques. It's FREE to join in the fun. Simply pick up your goodie ...
Join us Thursday, October 30 from 5:30 - 7 p.m. at the Alexandrian Hotel (480 King St., Alexandria) for a Howl-o-Ween Party & Pet Costume Contest! Registration to participate in the contest is just $25 and we'll be awarding prizes for Most Creative Costume, Funniest Costume and Spookiest Costume! Contest begins promptly at 6 p.m. in the Alexandrian's courtyard. If ...
AWLA's Senior Manager of Behavior and Training Joe Miench will provide tips for living harmoniously with your dog or cat at home, answer specific questions about your pet, and chat about AWLA's Alexandria Animal Academy. Learn about how positive reinforcement is the key to living harmoniously with your dog or cat! Joe, CPDT-KA, ABCDT, will provide some general guidance and ...
Living harmoniously with your beloved companion animals is one of life's greatest joys! Almost always though, you have to do a little work to get there. Do you have questions about your dog or cat's behavior? We've got answers (and solutions)! Get free animal behavior and training help from the AWLA's Behavior and Training Manager Joe Miench, CPDT-KA, ABCDT at ...
There really is no place like home, especially around the holidays. To bring more animals to their new homes for the holidays, we are excited to partner with MetLife Pet Insurance to offer waived adoption fees this weekend only! This Saturday, November 22 and Sunday, November 23, MetLife Pet Insurance will be covering the adoption fees for all animals 6 months and older. ...
AWLA is thrilled to join this Alexandria holiday tradition and kick-off celebrations for our 80th anniversary in 2026! We will feature how AWLA has grown and evolved since 1946 to offer programs that support families, keep animals in loving homes, and provide holistic care that recognizes the deep bond between humans and their furry companions. Stay tuned for more information ...
Cost-Effective Canine Behavior and Training for the Community We are now enrolling for all 2025 cohorts of our Alexandria Animal Academy – a cost-efficient option for dog behavior and training courses for our community! However, the course is open to anyone in need – you do NOT have to be an Alexandria resident. The Winter cohort begins Sunday, December 7, ...
The beloved ALX Dog Walk event returns on April 18, 2026 with an exciting new collaboration and an expanded mission. The ALX Dog Walk is partnering with the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria to unite two powerful causes – sustainable living and animal welfare – for one joyful celebration of pets and the planet. HERE’S THE SCOOP! When: Saturday, April ...
