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Good Pet, Great Life! Behavior 101 for Cats, Dogs, and Their Humans

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library 717 Queen Street, Alexandria, VA, United States

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 ...

Free
Bark to School at AWLA, August 14-17, adoptions fees waived for dogs 40+ lbs.

BARK to School Dog Adoption Event

Animal Welfare League of Alexandria 4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA, United States

Heading back to school is even more fun with a buddy! Starting this Thursday, August 14, we are hosting a FEE-WAIVED adoption event for all dogs 40+ pounds (and those just under) through Sunday, August 17. Who: All dogs 40+ pounds (and those just under) What: Bark to School Adoption Event When: Thursday, August 14 – Sunday, August 17 Where: ...

Pups and Pilates at Hotel AKA

Sold Out: Pups + Pilates @ Hotel AKA

Hotel AKA 625 First Street, Alexandria, VA, United States

Join us at Hotel AKA Alexandria's outdoor terrace as we celebrate National Dog Month with a 45-minute, all-level mat Pilates class led by Lalita Method. Playful dogs and puppies from the AWLA will join the class and stick around after class while you enjoy light refreshments. Water and mats will be provided. Spots are limited, so reserve yours today! $35 ...

$50
Back 2 School Pet Photos, August 23, 2025 @ AWLA

Back 2 School Pet Photos

Animal Welfare League of Alexandria 4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA, United States

Thank you for your interest in our Back 2 School pet photoshoot! The photoshoot will take place at the AWLA (4101 Eisenhower Ave). You can register below for each (limit two per person) 10-minute session. Each session is a $50 donation. Before registering, please read everything below: The classic yearbook photo background in the examples on this page is the ...

Coffee with Dogs on August 26th at Bad Ass Coffee in Alexandria, VA

Coffee with Dogs @ Bad Ass Coffee

Bad Ass Coffee 2466 Mandeville Ln, Alexandria, VA, United States

Celebrate National Dog Day on Tuesday, August 26 with coffee and canines at Bad Ass Coffee! Bad Ass Coffee will be donating 10% of the day's sales to the AWLA.  We will have adoptable AWLA dogs onsite from 8 - 9:30 a.m. Bad Ass Coffee, 2466 Mandeville Lane, Alexandria VA

Happy National Dog Day, August 26th, adoption fees waived for dogs 6 months and older (pictured: Della)

National Dog Day: Waived Adoption Fees

Animal Welfare League of Alexandria 4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA, United States

In honor of National Dog Day, we're waiving adoption fees for dogs 6 months and older on Tuesday, August 26. Adoption hours are from noon until 7 p.m. Find all of our adoptable dogs here.

Good Pet, Great Life! Behavior 101 for Cats, Dogs, and Their Humans

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library 717 Queen Street, Alexandria, VA, United States

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 ...

Free
Pets & Pumpkins Halloween Photos, Sept. 20, 2025 @ 9am to 4pm, presented by AWLA

Pets & Pumpkins Halloween Pet Photos

Animal Welfare League of Alexandria 4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA, United States

Thank you for your interest in our Halloween photoshoot! The photoshoot will take place at the AWLA (4101 Eisenhower Ave). You can register for each (limit two per person) 10-minute session using the link below. Each session is a $50 donation. Before registering, please read everything below: The background in the photo on this page is the backdrop we will ...

Press Release for AWLA: Vaccine and Microchip Clinics

Pets & People Community Wellness Event

Four Mile Run Park behind MOM's Organic Market 3831 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA, United States

FREE Vaccinations for Pets AND Services & Supplies for Humans Join the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria on Saturday, September 20, from 10 a.m. to noon at for our September Pets & People Community Wellness Event. The event is held at Four Mile Run Park, 3831 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA. Event is held in the park behind MOM's Organic ...

Dogtoberfest Market and Celebration, October 5, 2025 from 11am to 4pm

Dogtoberfest

Port City Brewing Company 3950 Wheeler Avenue, Alexandria, VA, United States

It’s going to be a pawsome day at Port City Brewing! Join us for their annual Dogtoberfest celebration on Sunday, October 5 from 11 a.m. –4 p.m. — a tail-wagging good time for pups and their people! Port City is transforming their outdoor space into a dog-friendly fall festival, complete with local pet-themed vendors, animal organizations, a dog agility course ...

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4101 Eisenhower Ave,
Alexandria, VA 22304

Call Us: 703-746-4774
info@alexandriaanimals.org

Animal Control & Emergencies:
703-746-4444 (available 24/7)

Hours of Operation

Monday: 9am - 7pm
Tuesday: 9am - 7pm
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 9am - 7pm
Friday: 9am - 7pm
Saturday: 11am - 5pm
Sunday: 11am - 5pm

Adoption Hours

Monday: Noon - 7pm
Tuesday: Noon - 7pm
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Noon - 7pm
Friday: Noon - 7pm
Saturday: Noon - 5pm
Sunday: Noon - 5pm

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