Thank you for your interest in our Beach Bum photoshoot! The photoshoot will take place at the AWLA (4101 Eisenhower Ave). Each session is (limit 3 per person) 5-minutes. Each session is a $50 donation. Before registering, please read everything below: The beach/sand castle scene the photo on this page is the backdrop we will be using. We will have a sand ...
Starting this Saturday, July 5, we are hosting a fee-waived adoption event for all dogs 40+ pounds (and those just under) through Sunday, July 13. WHO: All dogs 40+ pounds (and those just under) WHAT: Red, White & Woof Adoption Event WHEN: Saturday, July 5 - Sunday, July 13 WHERE: AWLA, 4101 Eisenhower Ave., Alexandria, VA 22304 Sadly, large breed ...
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 Summer cohort begins Sunday, July 6, ...
“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. ...
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 ...
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: ...
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 ...
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 ...
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
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.
