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Check out our featured pets and wildlife below, and go on to read our previously-featured blogs below!
Robin

Robin

Maya

Maya

Doll

Doll

Sadie Kay

Sadie Kay

Remembering the Pool Days
Remembering the Pool Days

As the AWLA pup pool is getting ready to close for the summer and we’re already looking forward to colored...

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Sabra Shares About FeLV
Sabra Shares About FeLV

From time to time, you’ll see special notations on the enclosures of cats at the AWLA.   Special diet Please...

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Meet Mr. Burr, Sir!
Meet Mr. Burr, Sir!

A Big Smile and a Bigger Heart Burr came to the AWLA in August of 2017, and we were sure...

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Say Hi to Stevie!
Say Hi to Stevie!

When Stevie joined us in December, we thought he was blind and deaf. He was not responsive to people around...

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Share the Love with Alexandria’s Animals!
Share the Love with Alexandria’s Animals!

This Valentine’s Day, Alexandria’s Animals may not be able to enjoy a box of chocolates, but you can still show...

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Kitties with Seniority
Kitties with Seniority

Highlighting Our Longer-Term Residents As an open-access facility, the AWLA takes in all animals from all over the City of...

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Neglected Dog – Reward!
Neglected Dog – Reward!

PRESS RELEASE Media Contact: Megan Webb Phone – 703-746-4774 Email – mwebb@alexandriaanimals.org Website – AlexandriaAnimals.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:   NEGLECTED...

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AWLA: Born 70 Years Ago!
AWLA: Born 70 Years Ago!

Founded out of concern for local animals. Seventy years ago this June the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria was born,...

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Spring2Action – A Day in the Life
Spring2Action – A Day in the Life

We are celebrating Spring2Action – A Day of Giving in Alexandria by showing everyone how we Spring2Action everyday to care...

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Staff pick: Autumn
Staff pick: Autumn

Autumn has been waiting for a home since November 2015.  This three year old calico kitty is a staff favorite:...

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Nivens has been at the shelter since…
Nivens has been at the shelter since…

Nivens has been at the shelter since September 2015!  She is certainly ready to find a home. Sadly, white rabbits...

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Rabbit adoption fees waived until March 15, 2016!
Rabbit adoption fees waived until March 15, 2016!

The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) is pleased to announce that we’ve extended February’s “Find Some-Bunny to Love” adoption promotion...

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