Our annual calendar pet photo contest is one of our biggest and most popular fundraisers of the year — and...
Special Events
Highlight Events & Fundraisers
Support the AWLA for Spring2ACTion
Alexandria’s city-wide day of giving – Spring2ACTion – is Wednesday, April 24. Please support your city’s animal shelter and premier...
Now Enrolling for Alexandria Animal Academy
Cost-Effective Canine Behavior and Training for the Community: Enrolling Now! We are now enrolling for the May cohort of our...
Introducing Alexandria Animal Academy
Cost-Effective Canine Behavior and Training for the Community We are thrilled to announce the creation of Alexandria Animal Academy –...
Paws in the Park, Alexandria’s Biggest Pet Festival, Set for October 15
Alexandria’s Biggest Festival for Animal Lovers Returns to Oronoco Bay Park Paws in the Park, benefiting the Animal Welfare League...
Junior Volunteers Now on Task at AWLA
December was a historic month for the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA): The very first class of 12 Junior...
Picture This: Your ‘Working-From-Home’ Pet
Shelter’s Annual Calendar Contest Launches June 1 It’s been an unforgettable year for Abby, a six-year-old cattle dog/coonhound mix adopted...
Irish Spirit for People and Pups
The annual Fun Dog Show hosted by the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria and the Ballyshaners was full of Irish...
Did You Resolve to Get Involved?
There are so many ways to help animals in your community. Volunteering, fostering, donating, adopting and now attending events at...
Finding Homes this Pawliday Season
For the second year in a row, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is waiving adoption fees for all adult...
Clear the Shelters 2019 Cheat Sheet
Clear the Shelters is this Saturday, and we wanted to share some tips for everyone who wants to be an...
A Message from Alexandria’s 2019 Animal of the Year: Crandon
Is your pet vying to be Alexandria’s Animal Idol? Before our 2020 photo calendar contest kicks off THIS SATURDAY at...
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