Name: Sold Out: Pups + Pilates @ Hotel AKA
Start: 2025-08-23T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-08-23T10:00:00-04:00
Location: Hotel AKA

May 2025
May 1 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

First Thursday: Dog Days in Del Ray

Pat Miller Neighborhood Square Oxford St. and Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA, United States

Del Ray, one of the most dog-friendly neighborhoods in the region, highlights Dog Days in Del Ray during its May First Thursday. The monthly street festival takes place on Thursday, May 1 from 6 p.m. to dusk along Mount Vernon Avenue. Bring your best four-legged friend out to the Avenue for a variety of canine-themed activities for dogs (and their humans!). ...

Free
May 29 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Pet-Inclusive Housing Discussion & Happy Hour

Royal Restaurant 730 N. St. Asaph St., Alexandria, VA, United States

Many animal shelters, including the AWLA, are seeing increases in the number of animals surrendered due to housing-related issues. Nationally, around 14% of owners who surrender their pets to animal shelters cite underlying housing insecurity. In Alexandria, in 2024, nearly 21% of people surrendering their animals cited housing as the reason they could not keep their animal. That is up ...
June 2025
June 6 - June 8

Splish, Splash Big Dog Adoption Bash

Animal Welfare League of Alexandria 4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA, United States

Starting this Friday, June 6, we are hosting a fee-waived adoption event for all dogs 40+ pounds (and those just under) through Sunday, June 8. Sadly, large breed dogs statistically have the longest stays in animal shelters across the country. This is also the case at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria. While you may not have considered adopting a ...
June 21 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Beach Bum Pet Photos

Animal Welfare League of Alexandria 4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA, United States

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 ...

$50
July 2025
July 5 - July 13

Red, White & Woof Adoption Event

Animal Welfare League of Alexandria 4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA, United States

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 ...
July 6 - August 17

Alexandria Animal Academy: Summer Session

Online Meeting 4101 Eisenhower Ave., Alexandria, VA, United States

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, ...

Varies
August 2025
August 8 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

2nd Friday @ Torpedo Factory: Dog Days of Summer

Torpedo Factory 105 N. Union St., Alexandria, VA, United States

“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. ...

Free
August 9 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Good Pet, Great Life! Behavior 101 for Cats, Dogs, and Their Humans

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library 717 Queen Street, Alexandria, VA, United States

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 ...

Free
August 14 - August 17

BARK to School Dog Adoption Event

Animal Welfare League of Alexandria 4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA, United States

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: ...
August 23 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Sold Out: Pups + Pilates @ Hotel AKA

Hotel AKA 625 First Street, Alexandria, VA, United States

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 ...

$50