The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is working with Hunger Free Alexandria to host a food drive here at the shelter for Alexandria Food Day on October 16. Leading up to the 16th, you can drop off your food donations right here at the AWLA during our business hours. Take a look at this list of most-needed donations, and read ...
Our pets are important members of the family. They are devoted companions who give us their unconditional love and acceptance. For a pet caregiver, the loss of a companion animal can be one of life’s most difficult experiences. When we lose a beloved friend, it often helps by sharing our feelings with others who have also experienced a similar loss. ...
Our cats are ready to be your best friend at this weekend's I'll Be Your Boo Cat Adoption Event! Stop by the AWLA October 10-14 where we'll be waiving adoption fees on all adoptable cats 6 months and older (standard adoption policies and procedures still apply). View all of our adoptable felines at AlexandriaAnimals.org/Adopt and stop by this holiday weekend ...
Join the AWLA's Humane Education team at the City of Alexandria Family Fall Festival for fun animal-based crafts and activities! And read more about all the fun festival activities HERE.
We will be joining our friend at Port City Brewing Company and Frolick Dogs to host an adoption event at their first outdoor dog party, DOGTOBERFEST! A portion of the day's proceeds will benefit the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria. DOGTOBERFEST will be held from 12-8 p.m. in the parking lot outside of the Port City brewery, with activities throughout ...
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 to strut their stuff for ...
Our pets are important members of the family. They are devoted companions who give us their unconditional love and acceptance. For a pet caregiver, the loss of a companion animal can be one of life’s most difficult experiences. When we lose a beloved friend, it often helps by sharing our feelings with others who have also experienced a similar loss. ...
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.
We would like to honor those who served this Veterans Day weekend by waiving adoption fees on adult animals (6 months or older) for all veterans, active duty, reserve and retired military personnel, first responders and individuals who have previously served from Saturday, November 9, through Monday, November 11. Please note that our adoption hours on Saturday, Sunday and Monday ...
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 stuffing and cranberry sauce (please note that pets should NOT eat cranberry sauce), you can still make their day extra special by providing them with some delicious and entertaining treats for Thanksgiving and ...
