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April 7, 2021April 5, 2021

From the Desk of Stella Hanly: Animal Welfare Before the AWLA

From the Desk of Stella Hanly: Animal Welfare Before the AWLA
By Alexandria AnimalsIn Animal-related InformationTags animal welfare, history

For 75 years, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria has been a resource to our community.  From housing homeless animals...

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July 6, 2016June 15, 2018

AWLA: Born 70 Years Ago!

AWLA: Born 70 Years Ago!
By Tech SupportIn Featured AnimalTags 1946, animal shelter, anniversary, AWLA, founded, history

Founded out of concern for local animals. Seventy years ago this June the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria was born,...

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