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,...
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...
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: VIEW EVENT PAGE
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...
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...
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...
