Paws in the Park, Alexandria’s Biggest Pet Festival, Set for October 15

Paws in the Park branding and photo collage

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 …

Evento de Bienestar para Mascotas & Personas Comunitario

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Pets & People Community Wellness Event

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EVENT FULL: Low-Cost Rabies, Distemper and Microchip Clinic

**Desplácese hacia abajo para español por favor** The AWLA is hosting a Drive-Up Rabies, Distemper and Microchip Clinic for dogs and cats at the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter!  The clinic will be BY RESERVATION ONLY.  The cost for these vaccinations is $15 per pet, and the clinic will run from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 6.  Up …

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!

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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Adopting a Pet: Things to Consider

Adopting a Pet: Things to Consider (AWLA)

Adopting a pet can enrich our lives in many ways. They provide companionship, increase opportunities for exercise and socialization, and can even improve our health. Studies have shown that the bond between people and their pets is linked to several positive health outcomes, including: Decreased blood pressure, cholesterol levels, triglyceride levels, feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and symptoms of PTSD. Increased …

Animals Come from Far and Wide to Find Homes in Alexandria

“We will be receiving 17 cats from Animal Friends of Barbour County tomorrow,” the email to the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) staff read. “There are three litters (under the age of 6 months), one of them without mom, and one single adult. In addition, we will be receiving 2 rabbits.” At least once a week a similar email …

Spring Fling Adoption Event

With April showers come…a lot of meowers and bow-wowers! Find your new best friend during the AWLA’s Spring Fling Adoption Event, taking place on May 14 from noon to 5 p.m. You can name your adoption fee for any of our dogs, cats or small animals, because spring is the perfect season to bring a new furry family member into …