Alexandria, Virginia – The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) recognizes and thanks the generous local businesses, families, and individuals who have stepped up to sponsor spaces throughout the AWLA as part of our Adopt-the-Shelter program. Through their sponsorships, these community champions are sustaining and enhancing essential programs, like our Community Pet Pantry, which provides pet food and supplies to …
First Thursday: Dog Days in Del Ray
Del Ray, one of the most dog-friendly neighborhoods in the region, highlights Dog Days in Del Ray during its May First Thursday. The monthly street festival takes place on Thursday, May 1 from 6 p.m. to dusk along Mount Vernon Avenue. Bring your best four-legged friend out to the Avenue for a variety of canine-themed activities for dogs (and their humans!). …
Support the AWLA for Spring2ACTion!
Alexandria’s city-wide day of giving – Spring2ACTion – is Wednesday, April 9. Please support your city’s animal shelter and premier nonprofit that cares for thousands of Alexandria’s animals every year! In 2024, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria impacted thousands of pets and pet parents through a wide variety of community programs. Beyond sheltering homeless pets and finding them …
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 …
Support the AWLA for Spring2ACTion
Alexandria’s city-wide day of giving – Spring2ACTion – is Wednesday, April 24. Please support your city’s animal shelter and premier nonprofit that cares for thousands of Alexandria’s animals every year! In 2023, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria impacted thousands of pets and pet parents through a wide variety of community programs. Beyond sheltering homeless pets and finding them …
Woofs & Whiskers: Winter Donation Drive
What do our shelter and community animals want more than anything this holiday season? We encourage you to visit us at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria to find out! From December 1 through December 23, choose a wish list item from our Pawlidays Wish Tree in our shelter lobby during business hours. Then, shop for the animals’ requested item(s) …
SOLD OUT: Holiday Pet Photos
[cmsms_row][cmsms_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsms_text] Join the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria and a team of fantastic, professional photographers for a new take on Holiday Pet Photos! This year, attendees will get to choose from one of multiple different backdrops for their pets’ picture. (One backdrop choice per paid session.) Please note Santa will NOT be present this year. (He’s very busy at …
Give Shelters A Helping Paw
The joy of giving is one of the best parts of the holiday season, and animal shelters across the country can always use a helping paw. But what do animal shelters need, and what are items they can or cannot put to good use? The best way to get animal shelters the items they need (and take the guesswork out) …
(Stocking) Stuff the Van
[cmsms_row][cmsms_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsms_text] Want to make a pet’s pawliday season? Join the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria on Friday, December 23, to donate goodies for cats, dogs and other furry friends. You can participate in person or remain physically distant while helping to fill the AWLA van with holiday goodies that will keep help animals across your community all year long! …
(Stocking) Stuff the Van
[cmsms_row][cmsms_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsms_text] Want to make a pet’s pawliday season? Join the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria on Thursday, December 24, to donate goodies for cats, dogs and other furry friends. You can participate in person or remain physically distant while helping to fill the AWLA van with holiday goodies that will keep homeless animals entertained all year long! Donate from a Distance …