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
You can always make a one-time tax-deductible donation, but there are so many additional ways to help animals in need!
Monthly Giving
Mail a donation to:
Animal Welfare League of Alexandria
4101 Eisenhower Ave.
Alexandria, VA 22304
Over the phone
Call us at 703-746-5830 for help donating via credit card.
In honor or memory
Make a gift in honor or memory of a friend, family member or beloved pet.
Workplace giving
Designate AWLA:
1. United Way #8372
2. Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) #92767
3. Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC) #200286
Planned giving
Contact us to discuss gifts of stock or designating the AWLA as a beneficiary of your estate. Learn more.
Email us or call
703-746-5662
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! Learn more.
Support a special fund
Donate to support emergency medical care for pets through Sarah's Fund or support medical care for senior-aged pets through Rosemary's Senior Fund. Learn more.
Cover Adoption Fees
"Adopt it Forward" and make a difference by covering the adoption fees for shelter animals. Learn more.
Naming Opportunities
"Adopt the Shelter" and see your name (or family member, friend, or pet's name) displayed at the AWLA. Learn more.
Donate Food & supplies
Donate food, pet supplies and other vital items in-person, online, or by shopping at local stores. Learn more.
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. Learn more.
Donations are secure & 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.
Donation acknowledgement
All donors will receive a donation receipt. Online donors will receive an immediate email, while donations made by mail or phone will receive a receipt in the mail.
Questions?
Contact our team at development@AlexandriaAnimals.org or by calling 703-746-5662.