[cmsms_row][cmsms_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsms_text] Join the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria and a team of fantastic, professional photographers for a new take on Holiday Pet Photos! This year, attendees will get to choose from one of multiple different backdrops for their pets’ picture. (One backdrop choice per paid session.) Please note Santa will NOT be present this year. (He’s very busy at …
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 …
AWLA Awarded Grey Muzzle Grant to Serve Senior Animals
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
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
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
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 …
AWLA Earns Autism Certification
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
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! …
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. AWLA staff and volunteers will be on hand to show off some adoptable animals and share more information about our organization. We look forward to seeing you there!