Alexandria, VA (August 19, 2024) – Conclusion of PetSmart PetsHotel Investigation | We appreciate the community’s patience while our Animal Services team investigated the complaints against the PetSmart PetsHotel at Potomac Yard that originated on July 1 with the death of the dog named Clark. Of course animals can’t provide firsthand accounts, so we are reliant on forensic testing, information …
Ongoing Investigation Concerning Dog Deaths Linked to Alexandria PetSmart Boarding Facility
Alexandria, VA (July 30, 2024) – We expected to have complete results from the necropsy and additional testing we ordered by now; however, we are still awaiting the results of one test. Unfortunately, the test was not run at the same time as the others, which has caused a delay in the full results. We are hopeful the results will …
2025 Calendar Pet Photo Contest
NOW OPEN for Entries & Voting Our annual calendar pet photo contest is one of our biggest and most popular fundraisers of the year. Entry submission and voting are now open! Submit your pets’ photos and ask your friends and family to vote for your pet throughout the month of June. All submitted pictures will make an appearance in the calendar, but …
Urgent Need for Dog Adoptions!
URGENT NEED FOR DOG ADOPTERS! We rarely have to make posts like this, but due to an increase in found animals, owner surrenders, and lower-than-normal adoption numbers over the past few weeks, we are at critical capacity for dogs. We desperately need dog adoptions this weekend to make room in our dog dorms. Starting today (May 23), all dogs …
Evento de Bienestar para Mascotas y Personas
(in English) Vacunas para Mascotas Y Servicios y Suministros para Humanos GRATIS Únase a las Animal Welfare League de Alexandria el sábado 18 de mayo de 10 a.m. a mediodía en Ruby Tucker Family Center para nos Evento de Bienestar para Mascotas & Personas Comunitario de mayo. Los asistentes pueden recibir vacunas gratuitas para perros y gatos contra la rabia, el …
Pets & People Community Wellness Event
FREE Vaccinations for Pets AND Services & Supplies for Humans Join the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria on Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to noon at Ruby Tucker Family Center, 322 Tancil Ct., Alexandria, VA 22314 for our May Pets & People Community Wellness Event. Attendees can receive free vaccinations for cats and dogs against rabies, distemper and parvovirus, …
Kindness Delivered: Fee-Waived Adoption Day!
We’re hosting a special fee-waived adoption event Tuesday, May 7! In honor of Amazon’s Pet Day (May 7-8), Amazon is generously covering adoption fees for all adult (6 months or older) dogs, cats, and small mammals on May 7. The “Kindness Delivered” adoption event coincides with the perfect opportunity to get your new companion all the supplies they’ll need to …
Go Big & Go Home: Special Adoption Weekend
Our large adoptable dogs are ready to go BIG and go HOME! This Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (April 26-28) all dogs 40+ pounds will have name your price adoption fees. Our big dogs, like Aurora and Rocky here, would love to find a family. Sure, they may take up a bit more room, but larger breed dogs have a lot …
Now Enrolling for Alexandria Animal Academy
Cost-Effective Canine Behavior and Training for the Community: Enrolling Now! We are now enrolling for the May cohort of our Alexandria Animal Academy – a cost-efficient option for dog behavior and training courses for our community! However, the course is open to anyone in need – you do NOT have to be an Alexandria resident. The canine courses have been …
Meet the AWLA & Adoptable Animals
We are more than an animal shelter, impacting our community in a variety of ways. From Community Programs, like our Pet Pantry and free vaccine clinics, to animal behavior and training assistance, to protecting Alexandria’s wildlife … we do many different things to support animals and people in our community. Want to learn more? Make plans to join us Wednesday, …