Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) volunteer Sandy Garlick sat on the floor of a cat enclosure holding a metal stick with a little red ball at the end. A long-haired, gray and white cat named Nicky, normally a bit skittish around people, reached a paw up to touch the ball, prompting Garlick to press on a clicking device and …
Become a Pet Parent Adoption Event
We’re celebrating all pet parents this Father’s Day weekend with our Become a Pet Parent Adoption Event! Join us Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. when we’ll be waiving adoption fees on all adult animals*. Big or small, brown or striped, our animals all have one thing in common – they can’t wait to meet you! View all …
Click – Treat – Adopt
Stop by the shelter on any given day, and you might hear a distinct clicking noise, followed by the sounds of happy pups, kitties and even rabbits and rats enjoying a quick treat before their next click. Clicker training is part of the AWLA’s positive reinforcement training for shelter animals, but it’s more than just rewarding Buddy for his excellent …