Paws & Pumpkins Party

Fun for all the whole family, our Paws & Pumpkins Party is a chance for families to get outside and carve their very best Pet-O-Lanterns to celebrate Halloween!

Alexandria Love Your Pet Day Festival

Alexandria Love Your Pet Day Festival

[cmsms_row][cmsms_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsms_text] Join the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria and a variety of animal-themed local businesses for a day that promises to be fun for the whole family! Hosted by the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, the FREE Alexandria Love Your Pet Day Festival brings our community together to celebrate the love that we have for animals. Not only will …

Clear the Shelters 2019

Clear the Shelters 2019

On August 17, be an adoption superhero by joining the AWLA, in coordination with NBC4 and Telemundo 44, to Clear the Shelters.  In an effort to find more homes for shelter animals across the country, adoption fees will be waived for ALL adoptable animals at the AWLA during this epic, nationwide adoption event.  The AWLA will open its doors an …

First Thursday: Dog Days in Del Ray

Due to last week’s weather, this event will now take place on Thursday, May 9. Del Ray, one of the most dog-friendly neighborhoods in the region, highlights “Dog Days in Del Ray” during its May First Thursday on Thursday, May 9 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The monthly street festival takes place on May 9 from 6 p.m. to …

Alexandria Love Your Pet Day

Alexandria Love Your Pet Day Block Party

In 2017, a group of  West End pet businesses got together to come up with a way to help the Alexandria community celebrate its love for pets.  They worked with the Mayor and City Council to declare an annual Alexandria Love Your Pets Day and then hosted a block party to commemorate this announcement.  The inaugural event engaged 30+ local …