AWLA Pets & People Community Wellness Event

[cmsms_row][cmsms_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsms_text] Join the AWLA for our fall Pets & People Community Wellness Event, taking place on Saturday, November 13, at John Adams Elementary School at 5651 Rayburn Avenue, from 10 a.m. to noon.  This event will provide wellness services for humans as well as animals, and we will be partnering with human service providing organizations including ALIVE! and others.  …

Community Care Clinic for People & Pets

(en español) FREE Vaccinations for Pets AND Services & Supplies for Humans No registration required Join the Animal Welfare Leagues of Alexandria and Arlington on Saturday, Sept. 25, from 10 a.m. to noon at Four Mile Run Park for our Community Care Clinic for Pets & People.  Attendees can receive free vaccinations for cats and dogs against rabies, distemper and …

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 …

Pawliday Treats for Pups

Pawliday Treats for Pups

[cmsms_row][cmsms_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsms_text] Looking for something to make your dog’s pawliday extra-special?  Join AWLA’s head barker – er, baker – to learn how to make tasty, festive treats your pup is sure to love.  The is a free online event, so you can follow along from the comfort of your own home.  Make sure you’re prepared by stocking up on For …

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 …

FREE Community Pet Care Fair

Free Community Pet Care Fair to be Held April 27

The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) will hold a free Pet Care Fair on Saturday, April 27, offering rabies vaccinations and other services at no cost for pets in Alexandria’s underserved communities.  The Pet Care Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the courtyard in front of the Ruby Tucker Family Center at 322 Tancil …

Hop Into Fall with Free Rabbit Adoptions

AWLA Hop Into Fall 2018 - Rabbit Adoption Promotion

We’re hopping with bunnies, so this Saturday and Sunday, we’re waiving adoption fees on all of our adoptable bunnies. Hop on by and say “hay!” Check out all of our adoptable rabbits here. *Please note that standard adoptions policies and procedures still apply.

A Cheat Sheet to Clear the Shelters

Clear the Shelters 2017 Adoptions at AWLA

Clear the Shelters is this Saturday, and we wanted to share some tips for everyone who will be joining us on August 18 to make sure the event is fun and successful for everyone involved.  During Clear the Shelters, adoption fees will be waived on all adoptable animals, which makes this one of our busiest days of the year.  We will …

SPEAKER SERIES: Summer Safety for Your Pet

Speaker Series Summer Safety for Your Pet June 28

Summer is a great opportunity to spend some quality time with our fuzzy friends, but keep in mind that with a built-in fur coat, they might not enjoy soaking up the rays as much as we do!  Join us for our next Speaker Series event on Thursday, June 28, at 7 p.m. to learn more about how to keep your animal companion …

Post-Tax Day Adoption Extravaganza!

It doesn’t matter whether you saved or owed this Tax Day, because our amazing adoptables are priceless!  This weekend, we are waiving adoption fees for all of our long-timers: the awesome animals who have been our shelter companions for 30 days or more!  We’ve got dogs, cats and even a few mice, and each of our special adoptables will have …