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Long-time cat residents find new homes
December 8, 2015June 15, 2018
Long-time cat residents find new homes

We had a cat-tastrophe brewing in our cat room late in November: We had multiple cats who had been here...

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Santa Photos: Dec. 4 – Dec. 6
November 20, 2015June 15, 2018
Santa Photos: Dec. 4 – Dec. 6

Ring in the holiday season by having your pets photographed with Santa! Our friends Olde Towne School for Dogs are...

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Open Now: Saving Lives Through the Shelter’s Lenses
November 9, 2015June 15, 2018
Open Now: Saving Lives Through the Shelter’s Lenses

The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is proud to host Saving Lives through the Shelter’s Lenses, a photographic art show showcasing...

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Barksgiving Reunites Dogs from AWLA on Nov. 7, 2015
October 30, 2015June 15, 2018
Barksgiving Reunites Dogs from AWLA on Nov. 7, 2015

On Saturday, November 7, 2015, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is hosting Barksgiving, an open house and reunion for...

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Howl-O-Ween on Thursday
October 26, 2015June 15, 2018
Howl-O-Ween on Thursday

It’s that time of the year: Leaves are changing colors, we’re finally rid of the summer heat, and there’s lots...

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Shelter Storytime: Fun event for kids!
October 20, 2015June 15, 2018
Shelter Storytime: Fun event for kids!

Join us for a very special Halloween Shelter Storytime! Storyteller Miss Leann will lead us in a story, making a...

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Walk-in $10 Rabies Vaccines Offered 10/21/15
October 5, 2015June 15, 2018
Walk-in $10 Rabies Vaccines Offered 10/21/15

The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) is offering $10 rabies vaccines for cats and dogs who are at least...

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Help Animals Through Workplace Giving
September 29, 2015June 15, 2018
Help Animals Through Workplace Giving

  Gifts to the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) support important work. We provide food, shelter, veterinary care, and...

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Fall into Giving ends Friday, 9/25
September 17, 2015June 15, 2018
Fall into Giving ends Friday, 9/25

Looking for new ways to support the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria? Starting Monday, September 21, you can participate in...

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2016 Calendar Photo Contest
September 8, 2015June 15, 2018
2016 Calendar Photo Contest

We’re in the final stretch of our biggest annual fundraiser, the AWLA’s Calendar Photo Contest! You can register to enter...

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Back to School Special
August 29, 2015June 15, 2018
Back to School Special

It’s that time of year again! Yes, it’s time to go back to school and cats make great study buddies!...

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2016 Calendar Pet Contest
August 11, 2015June 15, 2018
2016 Calendar Pet Contest

We’re looking for the stars of the cover! Enter your animal to be a part of the 2016 AWLA Pet...

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