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Get Those Purr-fect Photos Ready!
May 15, 2024May 19, 2024
Get Those Purr-fect Photos Ready!

Our annual calendar pet photo contest is one of our biggest and most popular fundraisers of the year — and...

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Support the AWLA for Spring2ACTion
April 18, 2024April 22, 2024
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...

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Now Enrolling for Alexandria Animal Academy
April 7, 2024April 14, 2024
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...

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Introducing Alexandria Animal Academy
November 2, 2023November 24, 2023
Introducing Alexandria Animal Academy

Cost-Effective Canine Behavior and Training for the Community We are thrilled to announce the creation of Alexandria Animal Academy –...

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Paws in the Park, Alexandria’s Biggest Pet Festival, Set for October 15
September 14, 2023September 24, 2023
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...

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Junior Volunteers Now on Task at AWLA
February 9, 2022February 7, 2022
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...

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Picture This: Your ‘Working-From-Home’ Pet
June 3, 2020June 4, 2020
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...

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Irish Spirit for People and Pups
March 11, 2020March 11, 2020
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...

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Did You Resolve to Get Involved?
January 1, 2020December 30, 2019
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...

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Finding Homes this Pawliday Season
December 19, 2019December 23, 2019
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...

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Clear the Shelters 2019 Cheat Sheet
August 14, 2019August 17, 2019
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...

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A Message from Alexandria’s 2019 Animal of the Year: Crandon
May 29, 2019May 31, 2019
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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