Baby animal season is upon us! What better way to celebrate than by snuggling with some adorable puppies?! And what's even better? Snuggling with puppies while donating money to help a puppy in need! Introducing... Benji! Benji is a lovable 8-month-old puppy here at AWLA. Unfortunately, he has been diagnosed with bilateral medial luxating patellas,...
Help Animals Across the City Today! Spring2Action is your chance to make an impact in your community, and your donation will help the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria provide support to pets AND their owners throughout the City of Alexandria to keep animals where they belong -- in their homes. Your support helps not only...
Alexandria's Animals have been spring cleaning, and now it's time for an AWLA yard sale! On Saturday, May 26, the AWLA will be hosting a yard sale, and we have everything you could need for your pets and your home. From pet toys to supplies, office equipment and more, everything must go! We open at...
We're excited to announce that AWLA Alum Pirate will be one of the canine competitors in the 2019 Puppy Bowl XV, airing on Animal Planet on February 3 at 3 p.m. Join us for a Puppy Bowl Watch Party at Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap to cheer on our puppy pal Pirate and all his adorable teammates while enjoying a bite...
Join us for the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria's Fun Dog Show, taking place on Saturday, March 2, at 11:00 a.m., in coordination with the Ballyshaners and leading into the Old Town St. Patrick's Day Parade. The Fun Dog Show will be held on Market Square in front of City Hall. Canine contestants should...
Are you ready for woofs on the waterfront? Join us for a brand new re-imagining of our annual Howl-O-Ween canine costume event on Saturday, October 26, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Riverside Taco Company. To take advantage of the outdoor waterfront space, this Howl-O-Ween will be a canine cavalcade, with opportunities for your pup...
Join the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria on Friday, December 6, to celebrate Alexandria's hottest new artist, Ricasso, while benefiting animals in need! Wine and cheese. Dogs and paint. Art collecting and charitable giving. What could be a better pair? AWLA Artist-in-Residence Ricasso is proud to show his first collection of paintings to a limited audience...
Thank you for your interest but all portraits have been sold for this event. Celebrate National Best Friends day with a custom watercolor portrait of your best (animal) friend by local artist Alexandra Schmeling, all while supporting animals in need. A limited number of 50 portraits will be available for order TODAY ONLY! Portraits will be mailed to donors next...
Friday, June 12 5:30-6:00 p.m. Join the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria for a family-friendly virtual kitten happy hour, and unwind from your day with kitten crew Corwin, Cousteau, Fossey, Irwin and Murie. While not experts like their namesakes, they still look forward to having a lively discussion about the latest in catnip, give their opinions on wand...
Help animals at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria on International Homeless Animals' Day with a custom watercolor portrait of your pet by local artist Alexandra Schmeling. A limited number of 50 portraits will be available for order August 15 ONLY beginning at 8 a.m. Portraits will be mailed to donors within three weeks. Small Portrait with One...
