URGENT NEED FOR DOG ADOPTERS! We rarely have to make posts like this, but due to an increase in found animals, owner surrenders, and lower-than-normal adoption numbers over the past few weeks, we are at critical capacity for dogs. We desperately need dog adoptions this weekend to make room in our dog dorms. Starting today (May 23), all dogs …
Kindness Delivered: Fee-Waived Adoption Day!
We’re hosting a special fee-waived adoption event Tuesday, May 7! In honor of Amazon’s Pet Day (May 7-8), Amazon is generously covering adoption fees for all adult (6 months or older) dogs, cats, and small mammals on May 7. The “Kindness Delivered” adoption event coincides with the perfect opportunity to get your new companion all the supplies they’ll need to …
Go Big & Go Home: Special Adoption Weekend
Our large adoptable dogs are ready to go BIG and go HOME! This Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (April 26-28) all dogs 40+ pounds will have name your price adoption fees. Our big dogs, like Aurora and Rocky here, would love to find a family. Sure, they may take up a bit more room, but larger breed dogs have a lot …
Meet the AWLA & Adoptable Animals
We are more than an animal shelter, impacting our community in a variety of ways. From Community Programs, like our Pet Pantry and free vaccine clinics, to animal behavior and training assistance, to protecting Alexandria’s wildlife … we do many different things to support animals and people in our community. Want to learn more? Make plans to join us Wednesday, …
Urgent Need for Dog Adopters & Fosters
We’re reaching out to our animal-loving community for a little help. We currently have a higher-than-normal number of in-shelter dogs with upper respiratory infection (URI) symptoms, which is common in high-volume shelter environments. All dogs are being treated, and are thankfully responding well to treatment. We are taking necessary precautions to reduce the spread of germs in the shelter, …
Plan to Adopt this Holiday Season? Be Prepared as a New Adopter
Pet adoption during the holidays can be a heartwarming experience that not only transforms the life of an animal in need, but also enriches your own life in ways you may never have imagined. Here at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria’s (AWLA), the holidays are a peak time for pet adoption and it’s important for new pet parents …
Fall Open House Fundraiser: Hosted by KW United Alexandria/Kingstowne
Join the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria at the Fall Open House hosted by Keller Williams United Alexandria/Kingstowne on their outdoor patio. The theme for the event is “Help the AWLA Help Animals in Need.” We are encouraging attendees to bring a physical or monetary donation to the event or donate at the Open House via AWLA’s Amazon Wishlist. Our …
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 of Alexandria, set for October 15 Alexandria, Virginia – Paws in the Park, presented by Amazon, returns to Oronoco Bay Park in Old Town Alexandria on Sunday, October 15, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and promises to be an …
Pet Day at Made in ALX
From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., bring your four-legged friends to Made in ALX, 533 Montgomery St. in Old Town North, to shop for pet-centric handcrafted items from a variety of vendors, plus check out adoptable pets from the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.
AWLA at the Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market
Join the AWLA and some of our most adorable adoptables for the Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market. Our team will be on hand to show off some adoptable animals and share more information about our organization. We look forward to seeing you there!