Alexandria Animals

Rescheduled 2018 Fun Dog Show
2018-03-18 12:00 - 13:15 (America/New_York) | Alexandria’s Old Town Market Square, 301 King St., Alexandria, 22314, United States
Join us on Sunday, March 18, for our rescheduled 2018 Fun Dog Show! We are excited to once again pair with the Ballyshaner’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade for the biggest, waggiest and funnest day of the year in Old Town Alexandria. Register your puppy pal to win a coveted “Pet Troy” award for categories including Best Costume, Most St. Patrick’s Spirit, Best Dog/Owner Look-Alike and Most Talented. Winners will be chosen by audience applause, so whether you are a proud puppy parent or just want to cheer on your favorites, please plan to join us for this canine celebration!
You can register online now or register on-site on March 18. We hope to see you there!
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AWLA Adoptions at The Dog Store
2018-03-10 10:00 - 11:00 | The Dog Store, 2301 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
We are excited to announce that the AWLA will be working with The Dog Store in Del Ray to host in-store adoptions events on the second Saturday of the month. Each dog adopted during these events will be sent home with a 5-pound bag of VeRus dog food.

Contact the AWLA or The Dog Store with any questions.

SPEAKER SERIES: Gene Baur from Farm Sanctuary
2018-03-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, 4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22304, United States
Join us on Thursday, March 8, for a presentation from guest speaker Gene Baur, president of the Farm Sanctuary. Founded in 1986 and now operating three sanctuaries in New York and California, the Farm Sanctuary aims to provide more information about where our food comes from and offers a home for farm animals in need.
Mr. Baur will share more information about how the Farm Sanctuary operates and how its mission overlaps with the goals of the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria. There is no cost to attend, but space is limited, so please register today.
If you have any questions, please email connect@alexandriaanimals.org.

Kitten Love Fest!
2018-02-10 09:30 - 11:30 | Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, 4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22304, United States
This weekend, our kitten pals Sneezy, Grumpy, Dopey, Happy and Doc are hosting an itty-bitty fluffy get-together to make some new friends. Now that these furry little dwarves are now old enough to leave their mom, Snow White, they thought it might be fun to gather together the whole clowder of kittens to hang out and help raise funds for some of their senior kitty friends, like Cami, who has lived a long and magical life and is now searching for her own next castle.
Learn more about our feline shindig or register here. Your donation of $10 or more will reserve a 30-minute spot to spend time this Saturday with some of our happiest, dopiest (but not at all sleepiest) adoptables. There is no obligation to adopt; we know that sometimes the best way to start the day is with a lapful of four-legged furballs. We hope to see you there!

First Night at the Torpedo Factory
2017-12-31 14:00 - 16:00 | Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) and UpCycle Creative Reuse Center have teamed up again in the north hall of the Torpedo Factory. Children can paint, draw or create a collage of one of the on-site animals for adoption. Each creation will be photographed and a group will be selected to be displayed on both organizations’ Facebook pages for friends to “Like.” The design with the most “Likes” overall wins an AWLA Executive Director led tour of the Shelter for up to 20 guests and a gift certificate to UpCycle Creative Reuse Center. This is a free event.

Home for the Paw-lidays
2017-12-15 12:00 - 2017-12-24 14:00 | Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, 4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22304, United States
Each of our adoptables has a greatest wish: to find a brand new family. To help make this holiday wish come true, we are waiving adoptions fees on our old-timers and long-timers through December 24; standard adoptions policies apply. Look for the animals with the Home for the Paw-lidays badge and help make one life brighter this season!

Scottish Christmas Walk Parade
2017-12-02 11:00 - 13:00 | St. Asaph St. and Wolfe St., St. Asaph St. and Wolfe St., Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is proud to join in the 47th annual Campagna Center Scottish Christmas Walk Parade. Enjoy marching units filled with the magnificent tartans of Scottish Clans, the stirring sound of Scottish bagpipes and drums, Scottish dancers, reenactment groups, Scottie dogs, dignitaries, classic cars, Santa Claus, and of course, a group of supporters and adopted animals from the AWLA. The parade begins at St. Asaph and Wolfe Streets and concludes at Market Square with a massed band concert. The event will take place rain or shine.

AWLA Premiere Holiday Photo Experience
2017-12-01 18:00 - 2017-12-02 18:00 | Wholistic Hound Academy, 18 Roth Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
With holiday season right around the corner, now is the perfect time to get your seasonal family photo, including every member of your family…even the furry ones.

Our amazing AWLA photographers are available Friday, December 1, and Saturday, December 2, to make this holiday photo dream a reality. Alison DeSilva of DeSilva Studios and Alison Lane of Alison Lane Photography are skilled pet photographers who have perfected the art of capturing your furry and feathered friends on film.

Each photo session will last 30 minutes, allowing time for our photographers to shoot a wide range of images from which you can choose your favorites. Each photo sitting will be seasonally-themed and can include Santa Claws himself, if you and your furry friends would like.

This year’s premiere photo experience will be hosted at a brand new location, the Wholistic Hound Academy, to give your whole group a more intimate and enjoyable photo experience. All proceeds benefit the AWLA, so your premiere photo experience is also a donation to support Alexandria’s Animals.

Sittings are limited, so register today to guarantee your holiday photo opportunity with our amazing AWLA photographers.

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Black Furday
2017-11-24 12:00 - 19:00

Kongs-giving
2017-11-23 12:00 - 13:30
Help enrich the life of our shelter animals this Thanksgiving with our annual Kongs-giving celebration. While our adoptables may not be sitting down to a hearty meal of turkey and cranberry sauce (please note that pets should NOT eat cranberry sauce either), you can still improve their day by providing them with some delicious and entertaining treats for Thanksgiving and the rest of the Giving Season.
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Celebrating Our Veterans
2017-11-10 11:00 - 2017-11-12 17:00
In honor of Veteran’s Day, this weekend adoptions fees will be waived on all adult animals for veterans, as well as active duty, reserve and retired military personnel. We thank you for your service.
On Friday, November 10, we will open one hour early for adoptions for veterans, active duty, reseve and retired military only. Animal visitations for the general public will begin as normal noon. We will also be observing holiday hours on November 10 and will be closing at 5:00pm.
*Standard adoptions procedures and policies apply.

Cats-Giving!
2017-11-04 12:00 - 2017-11-05 17:00
This weekend, we’re starting November holiday festivities early with Cats-giving! Our kitties are getting into the giving spirit, and so all weekend long, adoptions fees will be waived on all adult cats (6 months and older, standard adoptions policies still apply). Whether you’re giving the gift of a home or receiving the unconditional love our kitties provide, we hope you’ll celebrate Cats-giving with us this Saturday and Sunday!

Photos courtesy of Dirty Paw Photography and DeSilva Studios.

Howl-O-Ween
2017-10-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Lena’s Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap, 401 E. Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Register now: alexandriaanimals.org/HowlOWeen2017

Join the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) for Howl-O-Ween, taking place at a brand new location:
Lena’s Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap
This popular event will give canine contestants the chance to show off their seasonal costumes on Lena’s outdoor patio, and introduce our 2018 AWLA photo calendar.

Registration
$25.00 – Registration for One Contest Entry (maximum 3 dogs per entry)
This $25 donation includes entry for one themed group of costumed canines plus the party’s handler, as well as 10 tickets for onsite voting (collected at the event with the registration packet).
$10.00 – Advanced Attendee Adult Tickets (kids under 12 attend FREE)
Join the fun and vote for your favorites!
Each ticket gives you access to the event and 10 tickets for onsite voting (collected onsite with proof of ticket or ticket purchase).
All registration fees and ticket purchase donations benefit AWLA. Lena’s Wood Fired Pizza &Tap is donating an additional 15% of food and drink sales from the event to the AWLA. Complimentary dog treats and fresh water will be available for canine guests.

Calendar Launch
Join us to get the first peek at our 2018 AWLA Annual Photo Calendar, and get a jump on your holiday shopping by purchasing multiple copies for $20 each. Calendar contestants registered to attend Howl-O-Ween may also pick the complimentary copy that was included in their calendar registration, or contestants can collect their calendar at the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter beginning October 29.

Cover the Cruiser with the Alexandria Police Department
2017-10-21 10:00 - 15:30 | Your Dog’s Best Friend: The Dog Store, 2301 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Love animals? Want to help the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria? The AWLA is in need of toy and food donations, and you can help! Stop by Your Dogs Best Friend: The Dog Store on Saturday October 21, from 10:00am to 3:30pm, to Cover the APD Cruiser with animal food and toy donations. APD officers and AWLA volunteers will be on hand to assist with donations.

AWLA at the Wholistic Hound Grand Opening
2017-10-14 15:00 - 18:00 | Wholistic Hound Academy, 18 Roth Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
Join the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria and others at the Grand Opening of the Wholistic Hound Academy. See the facility, enter to win amazing prizes and meet some of Alexandria’s Adoptable Animals at the AWLA table.

AWLA Participates in Senior Law Day
2017-10-14 09:00 - 13:00 | TC Williams High School, 3330 King Street, Alexandria, VA, 22302, United States

FREE Community Pet Care Clinic at the Ruby Tucker Family Center
2017-09-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Ruby Tucker Family Center, 322 Tancil Court, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
Dogs and cats must be at least 4 to 6 months old to receive rabies vaccination.

Clear the Shelters
2017-08-19 11:00 - 17:00 | Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, 4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22304, United States
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is once again participating in the national Clear the Shelters event on August 19th with NBC4. This is an exciting opportunity to find amazing homes for many of our adoptable animals.
Even if you aren’t joining us to adopt, please consider participating by pledging funds for each animal adopted on August 19, or a fixed sum to help alleviate our expenses for the adopted animals.
Open early, starting at 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM on Saturday, 8/19/17.
GET EVENT DETAILS

You can make a pledge right now, here — Clear It Forward.
#ClearTheShelters

Abbie Hubbard: My Experiences in South Korea
2017-07-27 19:00 - 20:00
AWLA Deputy Director Abbie Hubbard has participated in two Humane Society International-sponsored trips to South Korea to assist farmers in converting dog meat facilities to agricultural farms. As part of these travels, HSI is also working with shelters in South Korea to help them figure out how they can assist dogs rescued from these farms to ultimately help them find homes with loving families within the country.
Please join Abbie upon her return from her most recent trip with HSI as she discusses her experiences at these farms and with HSI’s partners in South Korea. This presentation will take place on Thursday, July 27, at 7:00pm at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.
Date: 07/27/2017 (Thursday)
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm EDT
Location: Animal Welfare League of Alexandria – 4101 Eisenhower Avenue
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First Thursday at Del Ray
2017-07-06 18:00 - 21:00

AWLA at the AMC Hoffman Center 22
2017-07-02 13:30 - 16:30
Stop by and say hi to the AWLA team at the AMC Hoffman Center 22 between 1:30 and 4:30 p.m.

AWLA at the AMC Hoffman Center 22
2017-07-01 13:30 - 17:30
Stop by and say hi to the AWLA team at the AMC Hoffman Center 22 between 1:30 and 5:30 p.m.

AWLA at AMC Hoffman Center 22
2017-06-30 18:30 - 20:00
Stop by and say hi to Alex Meow and the AWLA team at the AMC Hoffman Center 22.

First Thursday Del Ray
2017-06-01 18:00 - 21:00
Open Calendar Contest

Calendar Contest!
2017-06-01 08:00 - 2017-07-16 20:00
Announcing the AWLA Calendar Contest 2018
Every year the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria’s pet photo contest chooses an “Animal of the Year” — an ambassador to represent all of Alexandria’s Animals at AWLA and City events. It’s time to take a photograph of your favorite animal, enter it in the online contest, and encourage everyone to “Click Your Pick” to be this year’s winner!
“Click Your Pick” for Alexandria’s Animal of the Year
Registration, voting, and competition activities begin June 1, 2017, and continue until July 16. After contest results are announced, the AWLA will publish a colorful, full-sized calendar celebrating all of Alexandria’s Animals.
In addition to being crowned Alexandria’s 2018 Animal of the Year, the winning pet will be featured on the front cover of the calendar and appear in a local theater commercial.
How to Enter
The contest is one of the AWLA’s most important annual fundraisers, encouraging donations critical to helping local animals in need. The fee to enter your favorite animal(s) is $30 (one entry per photo). Votes cost $1 each. Entries and votes can be purchased online at the upcoming contest portal:
SUBMIT PHOTO / VOTE

Or, by calling 703-746-5661, in person at the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter, or by mail to the attention of:
“AWLA Click Your Pick 2017”
4101 Eisenhower Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22304
For the pet photo contest timeline, rules, prizes, and participating photographers, click here.

Mother's Day- Celebrate the Mothers in the Shelter
2017-05-14

Dog Days of Summer in Del Ray
2017-05-04 18:00 - 21:00

Alexandria Love Your Pet Day
2017-04-23 11:00 - 14:00
What: Celebrating the announcement of “Alexandria Love Your Pet Day” by the Mayor and City Council, local businesses will host a kick-off event, food trucks, children’s entertainment, demonstrations, and info tables along the block party route to engage the city’s pet lovers. At each stop, participants will perform an activity or learn a fact to receive a stamp in their passport –the first 100 completed passports can be turned in for a bag full of gifts from participating businesses.
The kick off will feature the “Alexandria Love Your Pet Day” proclamation and ribbon cutting, opening onto the block party route with a schedule of events (e.g. freestyle dance dogs, K9 officer demo, grooming tips, etc.). Food vendors, area non-profits, business associations and more will take part in this lively community event.
When: Sunday, April 23rd, 2017 11am-2pm
Where: The 2 blocks of Colvin St between Roth St and S Quaker Lane and the corresponding blocks on Duke St (across
from the Alexandria Commons Shopping Center). A welcome table, located in the parking lot of the Wholistic Hound Academy, will be equipped with event information, merchant and sponsor promotions, free giveaways, and more.
Attendees: Animal lovers of all ages seeking a day out and a shopping experience with their pets.
Why: Because Alexandrians love their pets!

National Volunteer Appreciation Week
2017-04-23 - 2017-04-29

National Animal Control Appreciation Week
2017-04-09 - 2017-04-15
