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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
