This week of summer camp has been filled. This year’s camp experience will include lessons on cats, dogs and small animals, as well as the operation of the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter, veterinary care, dog training and more! Campers will make crafts for use at home in addition to projects for the enrichment of shelter pets. Attendees will also meet ...
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. ...
This event has been canceled, but please join us in October for our next Dog Store adoption event!
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!
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 ...
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 ...
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.
