Alexandria Animals

FULL - Adults Nights Out at the AWLA - Paint Your Pet!
2020-02-28 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, 4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22304, United States
Join us on Friday evening to create a masterpiece of the greatest model of all time – your pet! Supplies included in event cost. We will follow up for more information about the imagery you want to paint two weeks in advance of event.
This event has reached capacity. Thank you!
*Please note all attendees must be 18 years or older.

Leap Day Adoption Event
2020-02-28 12:00 - 2020-03-01 17:00 | Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, 4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22304, United States
Spend your extra day this year meeting your new best friend! This Leap Day Weekend, Friday, February 28 through Sunday, March 1, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is letting adopters choose their own adoption fee for animals 6 months and older. Learn more about what adoption fees cover HERE and view everyone ready to meet their future family HERE.
Standard adoption policies and procedures still apply.

Compassion for Animals: What Does that Mean to You? (AWLA Pawsitive Action Club)
2020-02-21 17:30 - 19:00 | Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, 4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22304, United States
A club for students currently enrolled in Middle School, designed to allow students to become familiar with the shelter and how to instill animal compassion and advocacy in their everyday lives. Our Spring Semester Session runs from February to June, meeting on the third Friday of each month. PAC members who attend at least 4 meetings will also be eligible to apply to be summer camp counselors in 2020!
Our club meetings will consist of:

Creating a button/logo for our club
Conducting activities benefiting the shelter and our animals
Discussing literature on animal care, welfare, and compassion
Learning how to become animal advocates in our community
Learning about different roles involved in shelter management

Requirements:

Student is currently enrolled in Middle School
Student must be dropped off and picked up by parent/guardian (Parent must sign in/out)
Student has a signed Liability form on arrival of first meeting (Students without a form will not be able to stay and attend the meeting. See form on sign-up page.)
Student is comfortable being around dogs, cats, and other small companion animals
Student does not have allergies to animals (dogs, cats, and other small companion animals) *Our community room where meetings are held is used for a variety of purposes and we cannot guarantee animal hair and dander will not be present*

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Note: Depending on animals available for adoption we cannot guarantee animal interaction during each club meeting. PAC’s focus is on instilling compassion and advocacy through discussion and projects.
**Peanut Butter is used throughout the shelter and can be on handles, cages and surfaces. Please contact youthprograms@alexandriaanimals.org to discuss concerns.**
If you have any other questions or concerns regarding PAC, please do not hesitate to reach out to youthprograms@alexandriaanimals.org.

Valentine's Day Pet Delivery
2020-02-10 12:00 - 2020-02-13 19:00 | VA
Make your Valentine’s Day adoption extra special with a home delivery of your new pet! This year, the AWLA is offering home delivery on Friday, February 14, for animals adopted February 10-13*.

Start by meeting the animal you would like to adopt* in person at the AWLA Feb. 10-13. Your whole family can meet the pet you would like to adopt and still have a Valentine’s Day surprise – ask our staff how!
Complete your adoption consultation**, any dog meet or cat evaluation and adoption fee before we close Feb. 13.
Schedule your delivery between 12:30 and 6:30 p.m. on Friday, February 14. Limited delivery spaces within delivery area*** are available.
$150 delivery cost includes any leashes, collars and carriers needed for delivery, an introductory supply of food and a special valentine for you and your new best friend.

*Some animals will not be ready to go home by February 14 and will not eligible for Valentine’s Day delivery. Eligible animals will noted with kennel signs.
**Standard adoption policies and procedures apply. Consultation must include at least one adult from household where pet will live.
***For animal safety and comfort, we are only able to make deliveries to the following zip codes at this time: 22150, 22151, 22206, 22301, 22302, 22303, 22304, 22305, 22306, 22307, 22310, 22311, 22312, 22314 and 22315.
Ready to adopt love this Valentine’s Day? Visit with our adoptable animals at our shelter or view adoptable animals online at AlexandriaAnimals.org/Adopt.
Did you know:
Pets adopted as gifts are actually more likely to stay in their new homes. Our adoption process ensures that all pets are welcome and that the Valentine’s delivery adds to the special day of welcoming a new pet into your family. Learn more HERE.

AWLA Family Fun Night - Pawsome Valentine's Cards
2020-02-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, 4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22304, United States
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, join your friends at the AWLA to make some pawsome cards for your friends, family and anyone else who might want to add a few more bow-wow to their Valentine’s fun! Space is limited, so sign up today to guarantee you spot!
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*Please note all attendees of the Family Fun Night events must register individually, and all children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian who is 18 years or older.

Pet Loss Grief Support Group
2020-02-05 19:00 - 20:00, 2019-12-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2019-11-06 19:00 - 20:00, 2019-10-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, 4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22304, United States
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.
For more than 25 years, Kathy Reiter has helped pet owners cope with their loss through the Pet Loss Support Group meetings at the shelter.
Kathy is recognized as the area’s leading authority on pet loss. By training, Kathy is a psychiatric social worker with a specialty in grief and bereavement. She has appeared on Good Morning America, CBS News and PBS stations. Kathy has also been featured in The Washington Post, Better Homes and Gardens, Good Housekeeping and other widely-circulated magazines.
Kathy was instrumental in establishing the hospice movement in the United States and was directly responsible for the construction of the first hospice in Arlington, VA. While the Arlington hospice was being built, Kathy’s beloved cat, Prince, was diagnosed with a terminal illness. While being experienced in human loss, Kathy was now faced with impending pet loss of her animal friend. Kathy turned for help, for resources, and yet found none. Through her own personal experience, Kathy came to realize the need for pet loss support, and generously offers her gentle support to anyone who is grappling with such a loss.
The support group meets at 7:00pm on the first Wednesday of the month in the shelter’s Community Room. There is no charge to attend these meetings and all are welcome.
Please come a few minutes early or ring the doorbell when arriving as we are closed to the public starting at 7:00pm.

Teen Service Nights
2020-01-30 17:30 - 19:00, 2020-01-23 17:30 - 19:00, 2020-01-16 17:30 - 19:00, 2020-01-09 17:30 - 19:00 | Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, 4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22304, United States
Is your high school student looking for a way to expand their love of animals, and also earn service hours for school? The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is offering a session of Teen Service Nights from 5:30 pm to 7 pm, for four consecutive Thursdays. Students will have an opportunity to not only volunteer at our shelter, but also talk to staff members and attend trainings on cat and dog body language! We are excited to work with students to complete animal care and enrichment projects, a variety of tasks around the shelter, and a few special projects too. If your high school student is passionate about animals, this is a great way to earn 10 hours of community service!
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*Please note that you are signing up for a 4-week session of Service Nights.

SOLD OUT - Adults Nights Out at the AWLA - Mindful Meow Meditation
2020-01-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, 4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22304, United States
Just in time to help you keep your New Year’s Resolutions, join the AWLA, certified LEAP therapist Angie Lord and some flexible felines for an evening of mindfulness…and a little meow! All attendees must bring their own mats. Space is limited, so sign up today to guarantee you spot!
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*Please note all attendees must be 18 years or older.

AWLA Family Fun Night - Pawjama Night at the Movies
2020-01-03 18:00 - 19:30 | Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, 4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22304, United States
Join us for our first Friday Family Fun night with an adorable adoptable paw-jama night at the movies. Light snacks and animals will be provided, so show in your best sleepwear to chill out with a cool cat or pup! Space is limited, so sign up today to guarantee you spot!
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*Please note all attendees of the Family Fun Night events must register individually, and all children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian who is 18 years or older.

HOLIDAY: NO Pet Loss Grief Support Group Tonight
2020-01-01 19:00 - 20:00 | VA
Due to the New Year’s holiday, there will be NO Pet Loss Grief Support Group tonight, January 1, 2020. Thank you!

Stuffing Stockings for Alexandria's Animals
2019-12-24 12:30 - 14:30 | Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, 4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22304, United States
Want to make a pet’s paw-liday season?
Join the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria on Tuesday, December 24th, to bring donated goodies for cats, dogs and other furry friends, and stuff the stockings of some deserving dogs and cool cats just in time for the holidays.
Stocking stuffing will take place from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm, and our “AWLA elves” can introduce you to a pet in need of presents so you can fill their stocking yourself. Or, if you can’t come by during the stocking stuffing time, you can drop off your presents during our business hours on December 22nd or 23rd to make sure that another adoptable animal has an amazing paw-liday.
How does it work? Just sign up HERE to stuff the stocking of a dog, cat or small animal below, and take a look at our their gift lists to see what they might like. We ask that you provide at least three items per stocking to give our adoptables the most paw-some surprise.
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Can’t come by but still want to help? You can always have items delivered straight to the shelter from our Amazon wishlist! Or you can make a donation directly to the shelter to make the biggest impact for an animal in need!
Find Gifts for Dogs
Find Gifts for Cats
Find Gifts for Small Animals
Ho ho woof, ho ho purr, and with your help, a very happy paw-liday for all of Alexandria’s Animals!

"Wine" and "Cheese" Art Auction with Ricasso
2019-12-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, 4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22304, United States
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 on December 6. Inspired by his experiences at the AWLA and the relationships he has built, he will be auctioning 20 individual painting to help benefit animals in need in his community.
“Ricasso’s work is timeless, and these paintings are sure to last through the ages.”
– Alexandria Art Lover
Light hors d’eouvres of sparkling cider and vegan cheese are included with your registration cost, along with the opportunity to bid for 20 limited edition Ricasso original artworks. Visit the AWLA during business hours or view our Artist Catalog to see the works available for auction. All proceeds from this event benefit the AWLA and animals like Ricasso. The artist himself will also stop by briefly to greet his fans.
“His use of color is exquisite, especially when you consider he can’t even see the red and green end of the spectrum.”
– Ricasso Painting Enthusiast
Whether you attend to increase your personal art collection, to complete your holiday shopping (maybe for yourself) or just to make a difference for animals in your community, the AWLA’s “wine” and “cheese” art auction is sure to be a refined and unique experience, so join us on December 6 for an art-filled and uncommon evening of fun!
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Registration is required to attend!

Home for the Pawlidays
2019-12-01 12:00 - 2019-12-31 14:00 | VA
What’s a better holiday gift than a new home? That’s why through the month of December*, adoption fees on all adult animals** have been pre-paid by Priority Automotive to help more animals find their homes this paw-liday season. Dogs, cats, rabbits and more – Priority has covered the adoption fees. So if you’re looking to make a pet’s perfect pawliday season, stop by the AWLA this December to meet your new best friend!
Standard adoption policies and procedures apply.
See Our Adoptable Animals!

*Or until sponsorship runs out
**6 months of age or older

Kongs-Giving
2019-11-28 12:00 - 13:30 | Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, 4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22304, United States
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 the rest of the Giving Season.
How You Can Give
Join us on Thanksgiving from noon to 1:30pm to stuff Kongs and make lots of fun enrichment items for our dogs, cats, and small animals. Attendance is free but space and supplies are limited, so register now!
Register for Kongs-Giving
If you are not available to join us on the big day but still want to help our our furry and feathered friends, consider purchasing goodies for our critters from our Amazon Wish List that we can share with them throughout the holiday season. Order now to have the items delivered in time for Thanksgiving.
And of course, donations are always welcome. We will contribute the supplies for Kongsgiving, but we welcome your contributions to allay the event costs, and to provide other goodies for all of our adoptables. You can make a donation through this registration page, or via our website at alexandriaanimals.org/donate.
Whether you join us on Thanksgiving, or make a contribution online, we thank you for supporting Alexandria’s Animals with treats and goodies they will enjoy on Thanksgiving and all year round. On behalf of our adoptables, we wish you and yours a wonderful day of thanks!

Veterans Day Adoption Event
2019-11-09 12:00 - 2019-11-11 17:00 | Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, 4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22304, United States
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 are 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Standard adoption policies still apply. View all of our adoptable animals at AlexandriaAnimals.org/Adopt. Please contact us with any questions.

AWLA Adoptions at The Dog Store
2019-11-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Your Dog’s Best Friend: 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.

Howl-O-Ween 2019
2019-10-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Riverside Taco Company, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
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 the chance to win any of our three titles, “Most Creative Costume,” “Best Homemade Costume” and “Best Human/Canine Combo Costume.” There will also be an opportunity to win “Fan Favorite Costume,” which will be based on audience votes.
Contestants can enter any of these individual contests or choose to enter all three. Registration for each title will be $25 and can include groups of up to two dogs and a handler. Winners will be chosen by a panel of canine experts, including AWLA’s COO Stella Hanly, Kim Gilliam of Frolick Dogs and Mary Kenkel of Whole Dogz. Prizes will be provided by Frolick Dogs, Whole Dogz and other local businesses.
Participants can also purchase tickets onsite for $1 each to vote for their favorite costumed canine. Non-registered attendees can also come to enjoy the festive pups at no cost, and purchase food and drinks from Riverside Taco Company. 15% of all food sales will go towards the AWLA to benefit animals in need.
Register Your Pup
This event will also launch the AWLA’s 2020 photo calendar and introduce Abby, the calendar’s cover model, as Alexandria’s Animal of 2020. Calendar entrants who attend Howl-O-Ween may pick up their complimentary copy of the calendar at the event, and calendars will also be available for purchase for $15 or two for $20. Calendars can also be purchased at the AWLA for starting Oct. 28.

Event Schedule
2:00 Registration Opens
Mix and mingle: Enjoy a snack and check out the costumed canine competition
2:20 AWLA staff gathers contestants
2:30 Costume contests begin and individual category winners are announced
3:30 Winner of Fan Favorite Costume is announced
4:00 Event Finishes
Please note that for safety reasons, all dogs attending Howl-O-Ween must be on a flat, fixed-length leash of no more than 6 feet; no extendable leads will be permitted.
Click HERE to register your pup for Howl-O-Ween 2019!

AWLA Adoptions at Port City Brewing Company's DOGTOBERFEST
2019-10-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Port City Brewing Company, 3950 Wheeler Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22304, United States
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 the day for dogs as well as people. Along with the AWLA’s adoptable pups from 1 to 3 p.m., you will also find a bulldog kissing booth, agility course and other local organizations that support our animal friends! Dog Trivia will also be held from 3 to 5 p.m. outside so dog friends can attend AND Santa will be there for dogs to get their holiday photos.
The Frenchman Food Truck will be there to feed humans and Woofbowl, a dog food truck, will be there serving food for the dogs!
This FREE event is open to the community. Well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome (no flexi-leashes please).

AWLA at the City of Alexandria Family Fall Festival
2019-10-12 11:00 - 15:00 | Armistead Boothe Park, 520 Cameron Station Blvd., Alexandria, VA, 22304, United States
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.

I'll Be Your Boo - Cat Adoption Event
2019-10-10 12:00 - 2019-10-14 17:00 | Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, 4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22304, United States
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 to meet your new boo!
Please note, we will be open for holiday hours on Monday, October 14 for Indigenous Peoples’ Day. We will open for business from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with adoptions starting at noon.

DONATE HERE for Alexandria Food Day Food Drive
2019-10-01 - 2019-10-16 | Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, 4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22304, United States
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 more about Alexandria Food Day here.
And we will also be accepting donations of pet food and supplies for animals across the community, so with your support, we can reach a neighbor in need and ALL of their family. Stop by any time during business hours leading up to October 16 to make your donation and made a difference for a neighbor in need.

Learn About Small Animals at the Beatley Library Fall Festival
2019-09-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Beatley Central Library, 5005 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA, 22304, United States
Join the AWLA’s Humane Education team at the Beatley Library’s Fall Festival to learn more about bringing a small pet into your family. From guinea pigs to rabbits, hamsters, turtles and more, we can answer your questions about bringing a new furry (or finned or feathered or scaled) family member into your home! And check out the library’s full schedule of events on their website.

Visit the BARKing Lot During the Alexandria PARKing Day
2019-09-20 10:00 - 18:00 | The BARKing Lot, 320 King Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
What’s the BARKing Lot? On September 20, it’s going to be the most fun pop-up dog park in all of Alexandria. In coordination with the City of Alexandria’s PARKing Day, the AWLA is going to reclaim some barking spaces across from City Hall to host adoptable animals, visit with resident pups and hang out with our mascot Alex Meow. The space will be open to visit with your friendly, leashed pup (no extendable leashes please), and we will host several adoptable dogs throughout the day, as well as our own mascot Alex Meow. Treats will be available for humans and pups, as well as water dishes for canine attendees. Looking for a place to PARK during your workday or dog walk? Visit the AWLA BARKing Lot at 320 King Street, right across the street from City Hall.

AWLA Adoptions at West Elm
2019-09-15 13:00 - 17:00 | West Elm, 925 N. St. Asaph St., Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
Join the AWLA and some adorable adoptables at West Elm on Sunday, September 15, for an adoption party! Meet some new furry friends and check out the latest in home goods while enjoying a snack and a lovely Sunday!
