Thanksgiving is just one day and not nearly enough time to thank every person and organization who help us help Alexandria’s Animals. Over the next month, we will highlight just a few of those Animal Advocates, but today, we want to express how grateful we are to every one of you who make our efforts possible. Thank you to everyone …
Fospice Care for Alexandria’s Animals
Fostering for animals is an emotional business; there is much time and love invested in an animal that is brought home, with the expectation and hope that it will continue to thrive beyond the defined period of care.The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) has tremendous respect for and is in awe of the commitment shown by all of its …
Fun Dog Show 2017
Fun Dog Show Join us for the 2017 Fun Dog Show and The Ballyshaners, Inc., Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday, March 4, 2017 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Market Square 301 King Street, Alexandria, VA The Fun Dog Show will kick off the 2017 Alexandria St. Patrick’s Day Parade. It is an event that brings out animal lovers …
How Saving Taxes Can Save Animals in Your Community
There are many ways that you can donate to the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) that can not only directly help animals in your community but also provide you with tax benefits. #1. Itemize deductions for your income tax? You can help animals! If yes, a gift to the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria before the end of 2016 …
Santa Claws Photos
HOHOHO! Guess what’s comin’ to town. . . . Olde Towne SANTA CLAWS PHOTOS! In partnership with Olde Towne School For Dogs and The Kingsley, along with DeSilva Studios, LLC and new AWLA Team Photographer Sarah Hallee–#SavetheDate for November 18-20. Click the button below for more details: [cmsms_button button_link=”http://AlexandriaAnimals.org/santa/” button_target=”blank” button_text_align=”left” button_font_weight=”normal” button_font_style=”normal” button_border_style=”solid” animation_delay=”0″]VIEW EVENT PAGE[/cmsms_button]
Howl-O-Ween
Join the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) for a “Howl-O-Ween” event, hosted by Kimpton Hotel Monaco and Jackson 20 Restaurant. The popular dog costume contest that has become an Old Town tradition features more than 50 canine contestants modelling costumes in the outdoor courtyard. AWLA is excited to have Steve Rudin, ABC7 News meteorologist as this year’s emcee. [cmsms_button button_link=”https://donate.alexandriaanimals.org/HowlOWeen” …
Christ Church Annual Blessing of the Pets
In honor of St. Francis, who loved all of God’s creatures, our annual Blessing of the Pets will be at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, October 2, in the churchyard. Animals of all shapes and sizes are welcome. As in previous years, there will be special prayers for beloved pets who have died and their retired collars, leashes, and photos may be …
AWLA: Born 70 Years Ago!
Founded out of concern for local animals. Seventy years ago this June the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria was born, and it was one of the first humane organizations in metropolitan Washington. Springing from the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, which was founded two years earlier, the Alexandria organization was started by a group of citizens concerned about the welfare …
Thank you to our Premier Sponsors!
We’re so grateful for the support of our Premier Sponsors for Alexandria’s Walk for Animals on May 1, 2016! Support our generous sponsors: Fort Hunt Animal Hospital Hayfield Animal Hospital Speck-Caudron Investment Group of Wells-Fargo Advisors VCA Old Town VCA Alexandria VCA Beacon Hill VCA MacArthur Please visit our dedicated website for the event, and get involved!