AWLA Awarded Grey Muzzle Grant to Serve Senior Animals

Donor Advised Funds feature of white and brown dog with purple leash

We’re excited to announce that we were recently awarded a grant from The Grey Muzzle Organization to support senior-aged dogs, like Bunny! The Grey Muzzle Organization is dedicated to improving the lives of at-risk senior dogs by providing funding and resources to animal shelters, rescues, sanctuaries, and other nonprofits. Northern Virginia has consistently been one of the more expensive areas to live …

Pet Day at Made in ALX

Pet Extravaganza, June 10, 2023 @ 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!

Summer Lovin’ Adoption Event

Summer Lovin' Adoption Event, June 2-4, 2023, AWLA

Ready to find your summer love? Join us this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (June 2 – 4) for a special “name your adoption fee” adoption event during normal adoption hours. We have many wonderful adult dogs and cats who are looking for love and homes. For any of our adult dogs and cats (6 months and older), approved adopters can …

2024 Calendar Pet Photo Contest

2024 Calendar Pet Photo Contest, Voting Open June 1st to June 30

Calendar Contest is NOW OPEN for Entries and Votes! Our annual calendar pet photo contest is one of our biggest and most popular fundraisers of the year — and it runs June 1 through June 30! Let’s see those PAWFECT photos! Throughout the month of June, you can upload your pets’ photos ($30 donation per photo entry) and ask your …

Evento de Bienestar para Mascotas & Personas Comunitario

AWLA Pets and People Community Wellness

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Pets & People Community Wellness Event

Pets & People Community Wellness Event

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AWLA Earns Autism Certification

Certified Autism Center (CAC), IBCCES

The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria Becomes the First of Its Kind to Earn Autism Certification to Better Accommodate Visitors’ Needs The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) names the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) marking the first animal welfare organization to earn this accolade. The CAC program provides autism training …

Wine & Woof Down Wednesday Benefitting the AWLA

Wine and Woof Down @ Lenas, April 26, 2023, Spring2ACTion

Join Lena’s Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap for a special Wine (and Woof) Down Wednesday on April 26 (11 a.m. to 10 p.m.) for Spring2ACTion benefitting the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria. In honor of Alexandria’s Giving Day, Lena’s is donating 15% of the day’s sales to the AWLA. YOU MUST MENTION TO LENA’S STAFF THAT YOU’RE DINING FOR THE AWLA! …

Paws in the Park 2023

Paws in the Park event featured image of various dogs and a smiling pet parent

Alexandria’s Biggest Event for Animal Lovers! Paws in the Park Benefits the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria Date: Sunday, October 15, 2023 (11 AM – 4 PM) Location: Old Town’s Oronoco Bay Park Cost: Free VISIT THE EVENT’S WEBSITE Previously known as Alexandria Love Your Pet Day, Paws in the Park is a FREE, fun-filled day for the whole family …