Alexandria Animals

Pet Loss Grief Support Group
2018-12-05 19:00 - 20:00, 2018-11-07 19:00 - 20:00, 2018-10-03 19:00 - 20:00, 2018-09-05 19:00 - 20:00, 2018-08-01 19:00 - 20:00, 2018-06-06 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, 4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22304, United States
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.
For more than 25 years, Kathy Reiter has helped pet owners cope with their loss through the Pet Loss Support Group meetings at the shelter.
Kathy is recognized as the area’s leading authority on pet loss. By training, Kathy is a psychiatric social worker with a specialty in grief and bereavement. She has appeared on Good Morning America, CBS News and PBS stations. Kathy has also been featured in The Washington Post, Better Homes and Gardens, Good Housekeeping and other widely-circulated magazines.
Kathy was instrumental in establishing the hospice movement in the United States and was directly responsible for the construction of the first hospice in Arlington, VA. While the Arlington hospice was being built, Kathy’s beloved cat, Prince, was diagnosed with a terminal illness. While being experienced in human loss, Kathy was now faced with impending pet loss of her animal friend. Kathy turned for help, for resources, and yet found none. Through her own personal experience, Kathy came to realize the need for pet loss support, and generously offers her gentle support to anyone who is grappling with such a loss.
The support group meets at 7:00pm on the first Wednesday of the month in the shelter’s Community Room. There is no charge to attend these meetings and all are welcome.
Please come a few minutes early or ring the doorbell when arriving as we are closed to the public starting at 7:00pm.

Black Friday Pet-stravaganza!
2018-11-23 12:00 - 17:00 | VA
Thanksgiving may be over, but Alexandria’s Animals are excited to keep celebrating with our Black Friday Pet-stravaganza! Stop by the shelter this Friday, November 23, when adoption fees will be halved on all adult animals with any black coloring. This means black spots, black paws, even black eyes…so basically, every adult animal in the shelter. We are open for adoptions from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m, so stop by today. Standard adoption policies still apply.
Adoption fees may be halved, you can still find a whole lot of love this Black Friday at the AWLA!
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Kongs-giving 2018
2018-11-22 12:00 - 13:30 | Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, 4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22304, United States
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 turkey and cranberry sauce (please note that pets should NOT eat cranberry sauce either), you can still improve their day by providing them with some delicious and entertaining treats for Thanksgiving and the rest of the Giving Season.
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How You Can Give
Join us on Thanksgiving from noon to 1:30pm to stuff Kongs, craft flannel blankets, create housing for community cats and make cat treats to share with our pups, kitties and other small animals on Turkey Day. Attendance is free but space and supplies are limited, so register now!
If you are not available to join us on the big day but still want to help our our furry and feathered friends, consider purchasing goodies for our critters from our Amazon Wish List that we can share with them throughout the holiday season. Order now to have the items delivered in time for Thanksgiving.
And of course, donations are always welcome. We will contribute the supplies for Kongsgiving, but we welcome your contributions to allay the event costs, and to provide other goodies for all of our adoptables. You can make a donation through this registration page, or via our website.

Whether you join us on Turkey Day, or make a contribution online, we thank you for supporting Alexandria’s Animals with treats and goodies they will enjoy on Thanksgiving and all year round. On behalf of our adoptables, we wish you and yours a wonderful day!

Veteran's Day Teen Service Event
2018-11-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, 4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22304, United States
Join us for our Veterans Day Volunteer Event on Monday, November 12, from 9am to noon, open to students aged 13-17.
Register Today!
Students can sign up to work as volunteers focusing on the areas of dogs, cats or small animals. Activities include – but are not limited to – creating enrichment items for animals, cleaning enclosures, delivering treats, organizing supplies and more!
The spots are first-come, first-served, and you will choose dogs, cats, or small animals when registering. Space is limited in each category, so act quickly! A participation fee of $20 per student covers the cost of supplies needed for the service projects.
Upon completion of the Youth Volunteer Day, each student will receive a letter verifying their 3 community service hours. If you have a specific form for school, please bring it, we’re happy to complete it.
*Please note for this event,

All animal interaction is at the discretion of staff. It is not guaranteed that students will work hands on with animals. Our focus is safety for all involved.
Students must wear pants and closed-toe shoes for this event. They will be sent home if they are not dressed appropriately.
We will provide water, but not snacks for this event.
Students are likely to spend a half an hour outside during this event, please bring the appropriate outerwear.
Students will sign a volunteer agreement and a liability waiver, we will send these documents before the event so that you may review them.
Parents are welcome to tour the shelter at noon when the shelter opens to the public, but the event is for students only.
Have fun while helping animals and doing volunteer work!

Sound like fun? Registration space is limited, so sign up today!

AWLA Adoptions at The Dog Store
2018-11-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Your Dog’s Best Friend: The Dog Store, 2301 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
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.

Howl-O-Ween 2018
2018-10-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Lena’s Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap, 401 E. Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States
Join the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria for our spookiest event of the year: it’s our Howl-O-Ween canine costume contest and calendar launch, hosted by Lena’s Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap. Whether your pet wants to show off their frightening finery or you just want to take in the costumed canines, come one, come all for an afternoon of fun that supports Alexandria’s Animals!
Event Info
Saturday, October 27
2 – 4 p.m.
The patio of Lena’s Wood Fired Pizza & Tap
401 E. Braddock Rd
Alexandria, VA 22301
Registration
$25.00 – Registration for One Contest Entry (maximum 3 dogs per entry)
This $25 donation includes entry for one themed group of costumed canines plus the party’s handler, as well as 10 tickets for onsite voting (collected at the event with the registration packet).
$10.00 – Advanced Attendee Adult Tickets
Join the fun and vote for your favorites!
Each ticket gives you access to the event and 10 tickets for onsite voting (collected onsite with proof of ticket or ticket purchase).
Kids under 12 attend FREE!
All registration fees and ticket purchase donations benefit AWLA. Lena’s Wood Fired Pizza & Tap is donating an additional 15% of food and drink sales from the event to the AWLA. Complimentary dog treats and fresh water will be available for canine guests.
2019 AWLA Photo Calendar
This event also marks the launch of the 2019 AWLA Photo Calendar, which will be available for pick-up to those who pre-ordered them through the calendar contest, and will also be on sale for $15 each or two for $20. Calendars will be available for pick-up or sale to non-attendees at the AWLA beginning Monday, October 29.
Questions
For questions or inquiries about Howl-O-Ween 2018, please contact us at Events@AlexandriaAnimals.org.
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AWLA Adoptions at The Dog Store
2018-10-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2018-09-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2018-08-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2018-07-14 10:00 - 11:00 | The Dog Store, 2301 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA, 22301, United States

Hop Into Fall with Free Rabbit Adoptions
2018-10-06 12:00 - 2018-10-07 17:00 | Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, 4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22304, United States
We’re hopping with bunnies, so this Saturday and Sunday, we’re waiving adoption fees on all of our adoptable bunnies. Hop on by and say “hay!” Check out all of our adoptable rabbits here.
*Please note that standard adoptions policies and procedures still apply.

SPEAKER SERIES: Raising Rover Right
2018-09-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, 4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22304, United States
Where should I start when training my dog? Is my dog too old to learn new tricks? Join us for our September Speaker Series, Raising Rover Right, to find out. Learn expert tips and tricks for you and your dog from Dr. Laura Sharkey, Owner and Training Director of Woofs! Dog Training Center, LLC, so everyone can start off on the right paw. This presentation will help you think about what to consider when adopting a pet and cover basic training approaches for dogs of all ages to make sure you are making the most out of your training time with Fido.
Registration is free but space is limited so sign up today. Please note, this is training for humans only.
If you have any questions, please email connect@alexandriaanimals.org.
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It's Raining Cats and... Adoption Event
2018-09-13 - 2018-09-21 | Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, 4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22304, United States
Adoption Fees Waived on Adult Cats Sept. 13 through 21!
We are flooded with felines, so this Thursday, September 13, through Sunday, September 16, we are waiving adoption fees on all of our adult cats (over 6 months of age)! Stock up on all the supplies you need to weather the weather, and don’t forget to find a new feline friend with whom to curl up and keep warm.

When you adopt this weekend, you not only help a cat from the AWLA, but you also help us assist shelters that will be affected by the upcoming storms in North and South Carolina. Every cat adopted gives us one more spot that we can offer to an animal currently in shelters in North and South Carolina, which gives them more room to accommodate animals displaced by the hurricanes and hopefully reconnect them with their familes. So whether you are considering a cat or contemplating a canine, if you adopt this weekend, you will be helping animals from across the Eastern Seaboard.

You can check out all of our adoptable animals HERE. Standard adoptions policies and procedures apply.

CAMP FULL: 6- and 7-Year-Olds
2018-08-20 09:00 - 2018-08-24 13:00 | Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, 4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22304, United States
All of our 2018 summer camps are now full.
Please contact us at info@alexandriaanimals.org if you would like your child to be placed on a waitlist, or check our website next year for 2019 Summer Camp.

Join the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria for one of our week-long day day camps, hosted by AWLA Youth Educator Lana Larson, who also planned last summer’s award-winning camps!
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 special guests such as Animal Control Officers, Vet Techs, Animal Foster Caregivers and more! The AWLA Summer Camp offers exciting, hands-on fun to young animal lovers, while providing a structured learning experience tailored to your child’s learning level. Campers must bring their own lunches each day.
We look forward to seeing you this summer!

Clear the Shelters 2018
2018-08-18 11:00 - 17:00 | Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, 4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22304, United States
The Animal Welfare League is proud to team up with NBC4 and Telemundo44 and be part of the live coverage for the fourth annual Clear the Shelters event on August 18! This is an exciting opportunity to find amazing homes for many of our adoptable animals.
Even if you aren’t joining us to adopt, please consider participating by pledging funds for each animal adopted on August 18, or a fixed sum to help alleviate our expenses for the adopted animals.
Open early, starting at 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM on Saturday, 8/18/18.
Event Details

You can make a pledge right now, here — Clear It Forward.

CAMP FULL: 8- to 10-Year-Olds
2018-08-13 08:30 - 2018-08-17 14:30, 2018-08-06 08:30 - 2018-08-10 14:30, 2018-07-16 08:30 - 2018-07-20 14:30, 2018-07-09 08:30 - 2018-07-13 14:30 | Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, 4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22304, United States

CAMP FULL: 11- to 13-Year-Olds
2018-07-30 08:30 - 2018-08-03 14:30, 2018-07-23 08:30 - 2018-07-27 14:30 | Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, 4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22304, United States

SPEAKER SERIES: Summer Safety for Your Pet
2018-06-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, 4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22304, United States
Summer is a great opportunity to spend some quality time with our fuzzy friends, but keep in mind that with a built-in fur coat, they might not enjoy soaking up the rays as much as we do! Join us for our next Speaker Series event on Thursday, June 28, at 7 p.m. to learn more about how to keep your animal companion safe and comfy this summer season.
We will be joined by AWLA’s Animal Services and Dr. Jerry Hinn of Vola Lawson Animal Guardians Hayfield Animal Hospital to teach you everything you need to know legally and medically about animal safety when the weather gets warm. So as the temperatures heat up, stop by to learn what you can do to keep your animal friends cool!
Registration is free but space is limited so sign up today.
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2018 AWLA Summer Camp: 6- and 7-Year-Olds
2018-06-25 09:00 - 2018-06-29 13:00 | Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, 4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22304, United States
Join the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria for one of our week-long day day camps, hosted by AWLA Youth Educator Lana Larson, who also planned last summer’s award-winning camps!
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 special guests such as Animal Control Officers, Vet Techs, Animal Foster Caregivers and more! The AWLA Summer Camp offers exciting, hands-on fun to young animal lovers, while providing a structured learning experience tailored to your child’s learning level. Campers must bring their own lunches each day.
We look forward to seeing you this summer!

Our summer camps fill quickly, so register today!
Register for 2018 Summer Camp
After completing the form you must call or visit the shelter to make payment. Registrations will not be confirmed until the form is submitted and payment is received.

The Great Puppy Games
2018-06-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Woofs! Dog Training Center, Shirlington Campus, 4160 S. Four Mile Run Dr., Arlington, VA, 22206, United States
Hosted by the AWLA and Vola Lawson Animal Guardians WOOFS! Dog Training Center LLC, the Puppy Games will pit 11 brothers and sisters against one another in feats of basic training and manners, all taught by the amazing training staff of WOOFS! Click HERE to meet the contenders and see Pupdates of their progress on our Blog.
Join us on June 22 at 7:00 p.m., when our pups will participate in the main event, the Puppy Games at WOOFS! These siblings will go head-to-head and paw-to-paw to show off everything they learned over the past six weeks.
The best part about this event is that after the Puppy Games we will host a “Winners’ Circle Meet-and-Greet” with food and drinks for attendees. Each puppy will be ready for adoption within the week after the event, and participants will be able to meet the puppies and fill out applications right on site!
Space is limited, so purchase your tickets today.
Tickets and Information

Big Daddy Adoption Weekend
2018-06-15 12:00 - 2018-06-17 17:00 | Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, 4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22304, United States
Another tie for Father’s Day? Maybe if it comes with a cute dog or cat!!
Join us this Friday through Sunday for our Big Daddy Adoption Weekend event, when we are waiving adoption fees for our biggest and most paw-some dogs, cats, mice and event fish. Animals whose fees have been waived are indicated by a “Bad Dad Joke” on their enclosures, so check out all our adoptables to see who applies.
We also have several foster friends also be stopping by the shelter, so join us this weekend to find your best friend and celebrate becoming a new “pet parent!”
Adoption Hours:
Friday 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Check out all of our adoptable animals on our website.
