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Celebrating Pit Bull Awareness Month This October
October is Pit Bull Awareness Month, as if we needed another reason to talk about the many wonderful pups who come through our doors at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria! Whether you love them for their smiling faces or their resemblance to happy hippopotamuses, talking about “Pit Bull” dogs can be tricky since ”Pit Bull” is not actually a …
Training Your Dog During Unprecedented Times
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted nearly every aspect of our day-to-day lives, and that is true for our pets as well. Pets may see their family more often than they’re used to or during different times of day, but when the day comes that it is safe to return to old schedules and routines, your pet will likely need more …
POSTPONED: Dog House Pawty – Kids Only!
In light of local news about COVID-19, we will be postponing this event. If you have any questions, please email youth@alexandriaanimals.org. Join us for our first ever Kids Only Family Fun Night! Kids attending will be able to meet adoptable dogs, play pet-themed games, enjoy face painting and craft their hearts out! Light snacks and refreshments provided. Learn more and …
Shelter Staff Jumping Through Hoops to Keep Animals Entertained
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 …
Dog Days of Summer Adoption Event
Summer is upon us, and what better way to spend your season than with a brand new furry friend? This Memorial Day weekend, ADOPTION FEES ARE WAIVED on all adult dogs* to help you find your new beach buddy, pool pal or lounge lizard. So start your summer off on the right paw, and meet your new best friend at …
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 …
AWLA Adoptions at The Dog Store
We are excited to announce that the AWLA will be working with The Dog Store in Del Ray to host in-store adoptions events on the second Saturday of the month. Each dog adopted during these events will be sent home with a 5-pound bag of VeRus dog food. Contact the AWLA or The Dog Store with any questions.
CANCELLED: AWLA Adoptions at The Dog Store
This event has been canceled, but please join us in October for our next Dog Store adoption event!