Alexandria Animals

First Thursday Del Ray
2017-06-01 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | VA
Open Calendar Contest

Calendar Contest!
2017-06-01 08:00 - 2017-07-16 20:00 | VA
Announcing the AWLA Calendar Contest 2018
Every year the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria’s pet photo contest chooses an “Animal of the Year” — an ambassador to represent all of Alexandria’s Animals at AWLA and City events. It’s time to take a photograph of your favorite animal, enter it in the online contest, and encourage everyone to “Click Your Pick” to be this year’s winner!
“Click Your Pick” for Alexandria’s Animal of the Year
Registration, voting, and competition activities begin June 1, 2017, and continue until July 16. After contest results are announced, the AWLA will publish a colorful, full-sized calendar celebrating all of Alexandria’s Animals.
In addition to being crowned Alexandria’s 2018 Animal of the Year, the winning pet will be featured on the front cover of the calendar and appear in a local theater commercial.
How to Enter
The contest is one of the AWLA’s most important annual fundraisers, encouraging donations critical to helping local animals in need. The fee to enter your favorite animal(s) is $30 (one entry per photo). Votes cost $1 each. Entries and votes can be purchased online at the upcoming contest portal:
SUBMIT PHOTO / VOTE

Or, by calling 703-746-5661, in person at the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter, or by mail to the attention of:
“AWLA Click Your Pick 2017”
4101 Eisenhower Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22304
For the pet photo contest timeline, rules, prizes, and participating photographers, click here.

Mother's Day- Celebrate the Mothers in the Shelter
2017-05-14 | VA

Dog Days of Summer in Del Ray
2017-05-04 18:00 - 21:00 | VA

Alexandria Love Your Pet Day
2017-04-23 11:00 - 14:00 | VA
What: Celebrating the announcement of “Alexandria Love Your Pet Day” by the Mayor and City Council, local businesses will host a kick-off event, food trucks, children’s entertainment, demonstrations, and info tables along the block party route to engage the city’s pet lovers. At each stop, participants will perform an activity or learn a fact to receive a stamp in their passport –the first 100 completed passports can be turned in for a bag full of gifts from participating businesses.
The kick off will feature the “Alexandria Love Your Pet Day” proclamation and ribbon cutting, opening onto the block party route with a schedule of events (e.g. freestyle dance dogs, K9 officer demo, grooming tips, etc.). Food vendors, area non-profits, business associations and more will take part in this lively community event.
When: Sunday, April 23rd, 2017 11am-2pm
Where: The 2 blocks of Colvin St between Roth St and S Quaker Lane and the corresponding blocks on Duke St (across
from the Alexandria Commons Shopping Center). A welcome table, located in the parking lot of the Wholistic Hound Academy, will be equipped with event information, merchant and sponsor promotions, free giveaways, and more.
Attendees: Animal lovers of all ages seeking a day out and a shopping experience with their pets.
Why: Because Alexandrians love their pets!

National Volunteer Appreciation Week
2017-04-23 - 2017-04-29 | VA

National Animal Control Appreciation Week
2017-04-09 - 2017-04-15 | VA

Fun Dog Show 2017
2017-03-04 10:30 - 12:00 | Alexandria’s Old Town Market Square, 301 King St., Alexandria, 22314, United States
Fun Dog Show
The winners from 2016 Fun Dog Show . . . who will compete this year?
Join us for the 2017 Fun Dog Show and The Ballyshaners, Inc., Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Saturday, March 4, 2017
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Market Square
301 King Street, Alexandria, VA
The Fun Dog Show will kick off the 2017 Alexandria St. Patrick’s Day Parade. It is an event that brings out animal lovers of all kinds and lets our four-legged friends strut their stuff, shake a tail, and don their finest Irish apparel. Register today (add Classy link) and have your dog walk along the stage to show off his or her best Irish costume. The dog contest will be cheered on and judged by the spectators. We welcome animal lovers to come out to watch the show and help judge the event. Prizes will be awarded in four categories: Most Outrageous, Most Creative, Dog-Owner Look Alike, and Luckiest Dog.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW!
Advance online registration is $25 per animal contestant.
On-site registration is $30 per animal contestant.
All registration fees benefit AWLA and the Ballyshaners.

Schedule of Events
10:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. On-site registration and advance online registration check-in.
– Dogs are given a contestant card and placed in line for their show category.
– (Note: Dogs are not permitted on Market Square before 10:30 a.m.)
11:00 a.m. Welcome and Introduction
11:10 a.m. Contest Begins
– Most Outrageous costume
– Most Creative costume
– Dog-Owner Look-Alike costume
– Luckiest Dog costume

11:55 a.m. Conclusion of Fun Dog Show
12:00 p.m. St. Patrick’s Day Parade begins

Contestants and dogs are invited to line up to lead the pre-parade kickoff. (Dogs and owners do not officially walk in the parade.)
Contest Rules
There’s a little Irish in everyone.

Entrants complete the online form with the owner’s name, contact information, canine’s name, and costume category for each entrant.
Entrants are provided a participant number that must be worn/displayed so that it is visible to spectators.
Each dog must be leashed at all times using a standard (non-extendible) leash of no longer than six feet in compliance with Alexandria law.
Each dog should have his/her own adult handler.
Entrants must gather at the side of the stage when their numbers, in groups of 10, are called.
All participants will be combined in one Voter category. All voters’ decisions are final. Spectators vote by applause.
For the safety of all present, especially our animals, non-ADA motorized vehicles are not permitted.
No entrant is eligible for more than one award.
AWLA reserves the right to refuse entrant participation. All sales are final — organizers cannot provide refunds.

Fun Dog Show is a great event for kids!
Questions
For questions or inquiries about the Fun Dog Show event, please contact Dorothy Martinez, event planner, via email: dmartinez@AlexandriaAnimals.org.

Santa Claws Photos
2016-11-18 - 2016-11-20 | The Kingsley, 500 Madison Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
HOHOHO! Guess what’s comin’ to town. . . . Olde Towne SANTA CLAWS PHOTOS!
In partnership with Olde Towne School For Dogs and The Kingsley, along with DeSilva Studios, LLC and new AWLA Team Photographer Sarah Hallee–#SavetheDate for November 18-20.
Click the button below for more details:
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Howl-O-Ween
2016-10-26 17:30 - 20:30 | Kimpton Hotel Monaco, 480 King Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
Join the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) for a “Howl-O-Ween” event, hosted by Kimpton Hotel Monaco and Jackson 20 Restaurant. The popular dog costume contest that has become an Old Town tradition features more than 50 canine contestants modelling costumes in the outdoor courtyard.
AWLA is excited to have Steve Rudin, ABC7 News meteorologist as this year’s emcee.
REGISTER NOW

Christ Church Annual Blessing of the Pets
2016-10-02 03:00 - 15:30 | Christ Church, 118 N Washington St., Alexandria, VA, 22314, United States
In honor of St. Francis, who loved all of God’s creatures, our annual Blessing of the Pets will be at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, October 2, in the churchyard. Animals of all shapes and sizes are welcome.
As in previous years, there will be special prayers for beloved pets who have died and their retired collars, leashes, and photos may be brought for blessing.
At the blessing, Christ Church will accept donations for the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.
RSVP / event details: https://www.facebook.com/events/303077080056668/

Alexandria's Walk for Animals - May 1st
2016-05-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Alexandria’s Old Town Market Square, 301 King St., Alexandria, 22314, United States
Alexandria’s Walk for Animals 2016
Put on your walking shoes and enjoy Alexandria’s Walk for the Animals! Come celebrate animals in our community and raise funds for the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria to care for animals in need. The Walk, which begins in Old Town Alexandria’s Market Square, will be hosted by Dr. Katy Nelson of The Pet Show with Dr. Katy. We’ll have plenty of fun activities for kids, including a “search for lost animals” along the 1.0 mile-long course (click here for route map). We’ll have goodies for every registrant (human and animal) as well as pet-friendly and kid-friendly vendors to explore.
Alexandria’s Old Town Market Square | Map
301 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314
Email: development@alexandriaanimals.org
#WalkWithDoug
