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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 …
AWLA Adoption Event at Barkhaus
Join us on Thursday, September 22, for an adoption event at Barkhaus in Alexandria! Meet some adorable – and adoptable – AWLA pups from 5 to 7 p.m. this Thursday! Barkhaus is encouraging guests to come support your local shelter. * Please note: All dogs attending must be registered here with proof of vaccinations prior to the event. Find more …
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 …
Celebrating Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, so named to help bring awareness to the many adoptable dogs who are waiting to meet their future families at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria and at shelters and rescues across the country. But in October 2020, our pups don’t have to wait long. Since switching to virtual adoptions in April and …
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 …