Shelter Staff Jumping Through Hoops to Keep Animals Entertained

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

Dog Days of Summer Yard Sale 2019

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

Clicker training at AWLA - positive reinforcement for shelter animals

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

Meet Annabelle the Dog, Adopt Me 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.

AWLA Adoptions at The Dog Store

Meet Annabelle the Dog, Adopt Me 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.

AWLA Adoptions at The Dog Store

Meet Annabelle the Dog, Adopt Me 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.

AWLA Adoptions at The Dog Store

Meet Annabelle the Dog, Adopt Me 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.

AWLA Adoptions at The Dog Store

Meet Annabelle the Dog, Adopt Me 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.