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Since 1946, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) has been a resource for our community and a shelter for homeless animals. Because of the generosity of our neighbors, each year we care for more than 2,000 animals. We help animals find homes and we help keep beloved pets with their families during difficult times. 

The AWLA is a 501c3 charity organization (EIN: 54-0796610) that has been recognized for meeting nationally-recognized standards for efficacy and transparency. 

Ways to Support the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria
  • Donate Online Now: Make a one-time secure donation. Donate now!
  • Monthly Giving: Create a recurring monthly or quarterly gift. Become a loyal friend.
  • Mail: You can mail a donation to:
     Animal Welfare League of Alexandria
     4101 Eisenhower Avenue
     Alexandria, VA 22304
  • Over the Phone: Call us for help donating via credit card at 703.746.5830.
  • In Honor or Memory: Make a gift in honor or give a gift in memory of a friend, family member or beloved pet.
  • Workplace Giving: Designate AWLA through your workplace giving campaign:
    • United Way #8372
    • Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) #92767
    • Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC) #200286
  • Planned Giving: To create a planned giving legacy gift, contact the Development Office at development@alexandriaanimals.org or 703.746.5512 to discuss:
    • Gifts of Stock
    • Designating the AWLA as a beneficiary of your estate
  • Donor-Advised Funds: If you have money in your DAF waiting to be invested in life-saving work, the AWLA could put those funds to use now!
  • Support a Special Fund: Donate to Sarah’s Fund or Rosemary’s Seniors Fund.
  • Cover Adoption Fees: “Adopt it Forward” and make a difference by covering the adoption fees for shelter animals.
  • Naming Opportunities: “Adopt the Shelter” to provide for the animals at the AWLA and see your name (or a family member, friend, or pet’s name) displayed on a dog dorm or cat condo at the shelter.
  • Donate Food and Supplies: Donate food, pet supplies and other much needed items in-person, online, or by shopping at local stores.
  • Fundraise for the AWLA: Raise funds by hosting a social media fundraiser or creating a unique giving page. You can also host a donation drive to collect material donations.

Questions? Contact us at development@alexandriaanimals.org or by calling 703.746.5662.

Donation Acknowledgement
  • All donors will received a receipt for their donation. Online donors will receive an immediate email, while donations made by mail or phone will receive a receipt in the mail.
  • Donate $1,000 or more per year (or 100+ hours of your time!) and you will be recognized as a member of the  Vola Lawson Giving Society. 
  • Sponsorship of AWLA events and programs will highlight your company as a community partner. To learn more about opportunities, contact the Development Office at development@alexandriaanimals.org or 703.746.5512.
Donations are Secure and Private

The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria respects the rights and privacy of our donors. We do not sell or share donors’ personal information to any other entity. Donors are recognized in the organization’s annual reporting to the community. Donors wishing to remain anonymous should notify us of this at the time a gift is made. Learn more about our Accountability and in our Privacy Policy.