What's the BARKing Lot? On September 20, it's going to be the most fun pop-up dog park in all of Alexandria. In coordination with the City of Alexandria's PARKing Day, the AWLA is going to reclaim some barking spaces across from City Hall to host adoptable animals, visit with resident pups and hang out with...
Join the AWLA's Humane Education team at the Beatley Library's Fall Festival to learn more about bringing a small pet into your family. From guinea pigs to rabbits, hamsters, turtles and more, we can answer your questions about bringing a new furry (or finned or feathered or scaled) family member into your home! And check...
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is working with Hunger Free Alexandria to host a food drive here at the shelter for Alexandria Food Day on October 16. Leading up to the 16th, you can drop off your food donations right here at the AWLA during our business hours. Take a look at this list...
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...
Our cats are ready to be your best friend at this weekend's I'll Be Your Boo Cat Adoption Event! Stop by the AWLA October 10-14 where we'll be waiving adoption fees on all adoptable cats 6 months and older (standard adoption policies and procedures still apply). View all of our adoptable felines at AlexandriaAnimals.org/Adopt and...
Join the AWLA's Humane Education team at the City of Alexandria Family Fall Festival for fun animal-based crafts and activities! And read more about all the fun festival activities HERE.
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.
