Want to make a pet’s paw-liday season? Join the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria on Tuesday, December 24th, to bring donated goodies for cats, dogs and other furry friends, and stuff the stockings of some deserving dogs and cool cats just in time for the holidays. Stocking stuffing will take place from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm, and our “AWLA elves” …
“Wine” and “Cheese” Art Auction with Ricasso
Join the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria on Friday, December 6, to celebrate Alexandria’s hottest new artist, Ricasso, while benefiting animals in need! Wine and cheese. Dogs and paint. Art collecting and charitable giving. What could be a better pair? AWLA Artist-in-Residence Ricasso is proud to show his first collection of paintings to a limited audience on December 6. Inspired by …
DONATE HERE for Alexandria Food Day Food Drive
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is working with Hunger Free Alexandria to host a food drive here at the shelter for Alexandria Food Day on October 16. Leading up to the 16th, you can drop off your food donations right here at the AWLA during our business hours. Take a look at this list of most-needed donations, and read …
Dog Days Yard Sale
Whether you’re adopting a new best buddy or just stocking up for a furry friend at home, stop by our AWLA Dog Days Yard Sale this Saturday, May 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We’ll have beds, kennels, clothes and so much more, all at discount prices! Proceeds benefit animals in need, so swing by and start your Memorial …
Kongs-giving 2018
Help enrich the life of our shelter animals this Thanksgiving with our annual Kongs-giving celebration. While our adoptables may not be sitting down to a hearty meal of turkey and cranberry sauce (please note that pets should NOT eat cranberry sauce either), you can still improve their day by providing them with some delicious and entertaining treats for Thanksgiving and the …
How Can You Spring2Action?
Showing Your Support During Alexandria’s Biggest Fundraising Event! Spring2Action is Alexandria’s biggest non-profit fundraising day of the year, and we’re asking you to join us today to help support Alexandria’s Animals. When you make a donation to Spring2Action, you help animals in need across the city: In need of a nutritious meal through our Animeals program, helping low-income senior citizens …
Spring2Action
Help Animals Across the City Today! Spring2Action is your chance to make an impact in your community, and your donation will help the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria provide support to pets AND their owners throughout the City of Alexandria to keep animals where they belong — in their homes. Your support helps not only animals at the shelter but …
Puppy Party: Lend a Helping Paw
Baby animal season is upon us! What better way to celebrate than by snuggling with some adorable puppies?! And what’s even better? Snuggling with puppies while donating money to help a puppy in need! Introducing… Benji! Benji is a lovable 8-month-old puppy here at AWLA. Unfortunately, he has been diagnosed with bilateral medial luxating patellas, making it difficult for him …
It Takes a Community
A Pup in Need In late September, a beagle-mix puppy was brought to the VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital by a kind citizen. The dog, who we called Bastian, was about 7 months old and had suffered damage to his jawbone on his right side. We did not know if these injuries meant that Bastian was hit by a car, bitten …
Kongs-giving
Help enrich the life of our shelter animals this Thanksgiving with our annual Kongs-giving celebration. While our adoptables may not be sitting down to a hearty meal of turkey and cranberry sauce (please note that pets should NOT eat cranberry sauce either), you can still improve their day by providing them with some delicious and entertaining treats for Thanksgiving and the …