Ready to find your summer love? Join us this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (June 2 – 4) for a special “name your adoption fee” adoption event during normal adoption hours. We have many wonderful adult dogs and cats who are looking for love and homes. For any of our adult dogs and cats (6 months and older), approved adopters can …
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, June 7. Up …
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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Pets & People Community Wellness Event
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Wine & Woof Down Wednesday Benefitting the AWLA
Join Lena’s Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap for a special Wine (and Woof) Down Wednesday on April 26 (11 a.m. to 10 p.m.) for Spring2ACTion benefitting the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria. In honor of Alexandria’s Giving Day, Lena’s is donating 15% of the day’s sales to the AWLA. YOU MUST MENTION TO LENA’S STAFF THAT YOU’RE DINING FOR THE AWLA! …
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 …
Fun Dog Show 2023
Presenting the 2023 Fun Dog Show on March 4th beginning at 11am in Alexandria, VA, featuring our St. Patrick’s Day costume contest followed by the Ballyshaner’s parade.
AWLA Adoption Event at Barkhaus
Join us on Thursday, November 17, for an adoption event at Barkhaus in Alexandria! Meet some adorable – and adoptable – AWLA pups from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 17! Barkhaus is encouraging guests to come support your local shelter…and potentially meet your new best friend. * Please note: All dogs attending must be registered here with proof …
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 …