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
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
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Adopting a Pet: Things to Consider
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 …
Junior PAWS: Let’s Investigate the Cat Exam Room!
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria’s virtual humane education program, Junior Pet Advocacy and Wildlife Series (PAWS) is a series of humane education lessons ranging from crafts to careers. Lessons utilize Zoom to bring fun and learning directly to kids and their families at home! Families who register will be emailed the Zoom meeting link and password along with any digital resources needed for …
Junior PAWS: Animal Talk – Cats, Let’s Keep Them Active!
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria’s virtual humane education program, Junior Pet Advocacy and Wildlife Series (PAWS) is a series of humane education lessons ranging from crafts to careers. Lessons utilize Zoom to bring fun and learning directly to kids and their families at home! Families who register will be emailed the Zoom meeting link and password along with any digital resources needed for …
Facebook/Instagram Live Event: Meet the Meows
Join the AWLA team at noon for this live event to meet some of our adoptable cats on our Facebook page or our Instagram Story page.
Helping Animals in Need at a Social Distance: AWLA Fosters
This past month brought unprecedented changes at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, requiring us to adjust nearly every day for the safety of our staff, our community and our animals. When we made the difficult decision to pause adoptions last week, our community stepped up for animals in need, sending a flood of inquiries about fostering animals, and thanks …