Name: Pets & Pumpkins Halloween Pet Photos
Start: 2025-09-20T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-09-20T16:00:00-04:00
Location: Animal Welfare League of Alexandria

August 2025
August 8 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

2nd Friday @ Torpedo Factory: Dog Days of Summer

Torpedo Factory 105 N. Union St., Alexandria, VA, United States

“Dog Days of Summer” invites dogs and their humans (or humans who love dogs!) to come together for an evening of crafts, acoustic music, treats, and community!* Every 2nd Friday of the Month, through October 2025, Torpedo Factory Art Center is open late! Explore the building full of artists, enjoy music, art activations, and ignite your creative spirit! These events are free. ...

Free
August 9 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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
August 14 - August 17

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: ...
August 23 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

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
August 23 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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 ...
August 26 @ 6:00 am - 6:40 pm

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
August 26 @ 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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.
September 2025
September 7 - October 19

Alexandria Animal Academy: Fall Session

Online Meeting 4101 Eisenhower Ave., Alexandria, VA, United States

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 Fall cohort begins Sunday, September 7, ...

Varies
September 13 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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
September 20 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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 ...