Join the AWLA and some of our most adorable adoptables for Del Ray's May First Thursday event, Dog Days of Del Ray. Our Waggin' Wheels mobile adoption unit will be at the Pat Miller Neighborhood Square, and staff and volunteers will be on hand to show off some adoptable animals and talk about our organization. ...
With April showers come...a lot of meowers and bow-wowers! Find your new best friend during the AWLA's Spring Fling Adoption Event, taking place on May 14 from noon to 5 p.m. You can name your adoption fee for any of our dogs, cats or small animals, because spring is the perfect season to bring a...
Join our June Paws to Read Book Club Zoom Discussion of On Animals by Susan Orlean. Learn more about our Paws to Read Book Club and sign up for this virtual discussion HERE. Register Today
Join our July Paws to Read Book Club Zoom Discussion of Molly: The True Story of the Dog Who Rescues Lost Cats by Colin Butcher. Learn more about our Paws to Read Book Club and sign up for this virtual discussion HERE. Register Today
We're not kitten around! Name your adoption price on all kittens* and guinea pigs this Saturday, Aug. 6! No appointments required. Walk right up to our catio on August 6 between noon and 4 p.m. to meet dozens of adoptable kittens and guinea pigs. See some adorable handheld pets and find your purr-fect (or pig-fect)...
Join us on Thursday, September 22, for an adoption event at Barkhaus in Alexandria! Meet some adorable - and adoptable - AWLA pups from 5 to 7 p.m. this Thursday! Barkhaus is encouraging guests to come support your local shelter. * Please note: All dogs attending must be registered here with proof of vaccinations prior...
Join the AWLA at Port City Brewing when it goes to the dogs at their Dogtoberfest event on Saturday, October 1. The free outdoor festival, hosted in partnership with the Frolick Dogs and with adoptable animals from the AWLA, will feature a whole host of dog-friendly activities to celebrate everyone’s furry friends. Activities range from...
Alexandria's Biggest Animal Festival Is Back! Paws in the Park returns to Oronoco Bay Park this October. Formerly known as Alexandria Love Your Pet Day, Paws in the Park brings together shopping, music, dining and, of course, adorable adoptable animals on Oct. 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. And best of all, all proceeds benefit animals across...
Santa Paws is Coming to the AWLA! Join the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria and a team of fantastic photographers for Pet Photos with Santa Paws, taking place Oct. 22-23. All species are welcome! Book your appointment now, because we anticipate meetings with Santa Paws will book up quickly. Register Now
Join us on Thursday, November 17, for an adoption event at Barkhaus in Alexandria! Meet some adorable - and adoptable - AWLA pups from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 17! Barkhaus is encouraging guests to come support your local shelter...and potentially meet your new best friend. * Please note: All dogs attending must...
