Is your high school student looking for a way to expand their love of animals, and also earn service hours for school? The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is offering a session of Teen Service Nights from 5:30 pm to 7 pm, for four consecutive Thursdays. Students will have an opportunity to not only volunteer at our shelter, but also talk to staff members …
SOLD OUT – Adults Nights Out at the AWLA – Mindful Meow Meditation
Just in time to help you keep your New Year’s Resolutions, join the AWLA, certified LEAP therapist Angie Lord and some flexible felines for an evening of mindfulness…and a little meow! All attendees must bring their own mats. Space is limited, so sign up today to guarantee you spot! [cmsms_button button_link=”https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a4eaead2fa6f85-adult” button_target=”self” button_text_align=”center” button_font_weight=”normal” button_font_style=”normal” button_border_style=”solid” animation_delay=”0″]Sign Up![/cmsms_button] *Please …
“Wine” and “Cheese” Art Auction with Ricasso
Join the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria on Friday, December 6, to celebrate Alexandria’s hottest new artist, Ricasso, while benefiting animals in need! Wine and cheese. Dogs and paint. Art collecting and charitable giving. What could be a better pair? AWLA Artist-in-Residence Ricasso is proud to show his first collection of paintings to a limited audience on December 6. Inspired by …
DONATE HERE for Alexandria Food Day Food Drive
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is working with Hunger Free Alexandria to host a food drive here at the shelter for Alexandria Food Day on October 16. Leading up to the 16th, you can drop off your food donations right here at the AWLA during our business hours. Take a look at this list of most-needed donations, and read …
AWLA at the City of Alexandria Family Fall Festival
Join the AWLA’s Humane Education team at the City of Alexandria Family Fall Festival for fun animal-based crafts and activities! And read more about all the fun festival activities HERE.
Learn About Small Animals at the Beatley Library Fall Festival
Join the AWLA’s Humane Education team at the Beatley Library’s Fall Festival to learn more about bringing a small pet into your family. From guinea pigs to rabbits, hamsters, turtles and more, we can answer your questions about bringing a new furry (or finned or feathered or scaled) family member into your home! And check out the library’s full schedule …
Show Your Superstar Talent Challenge
Congratulations to our superstars with the most UNIQUE comments: Banjo, Birdy, Carlos, Louie and Topper! You have had additional FREE votes added to your calendar totals. We look forward to seeing who will be named Alexandria’s Animal Idol tonight at 8 p.m.! We’re so close to naming Alexandria’s Animal Idol, but before we do, we’re giving our contestants one …
In Paw-son Voting at Riverside Taco Company
Stars needs to be seen at all the hottest new locations, whether in paw-son or by proxy. On June 25, your pet can decorate a voting box with their name and image which will be seen at the AWLA booth at Riverside Taco Company. From 6 to 8 p.m. only, votes can be purchased at Riverside Taco Company TWO FOR $1 …
FREE Community Pet Care Fair
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) will hold a free Pet Care Fair on Saturday, April 27, offering rabies vaccinations and other services at no cost for pets in Alexandria’s underserved communities. The Pet Care Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the courtyard in front of the Ruby Tucker Family Center at 322 Tancil …
WEEK FULL – 2019 AWLA Summer Camp
This week of summer camp has been filled. This year’s camp experience will include lessons on cats, dogs and small animals, as well as the operation of the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter, veterinary care, dog training and more! Campers will make crafts for use at home in addition to projects for the enrichment of shelter pets. Attendees will also meet …