Cost-Effective Canine Behavior and Training for the Community We are thrilled to announce the creation of Alexandria Animal Academy – a cost-efficient option for dog behavior and training courses for our community! However, the course is open to anyone in need – you do NOT have to be an Alexandria resident. The canine courses have been crafted to teach pets …
Celebrate National Pet Month with Our Happy, Healthy Pet Checklist
May is National Pet Month! The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria celebrates pets every day, but this month is extra special. Over the past 35 years, the percentage of pet owners in the U.S. has increased. As of 2023, 66% of U.S. households (nearly 8.9 million homes) own a pet.* Dogs are the most popular pet (65.1 million U.S. homes …
Pets & People Community Wellness Event
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Another Summer of Fun and Learning with the AWLA’s Summer Camp
The AWLA’s summer camp is coming to a close after nine weeks of fun and interactive humane education that included: touring the shelter, meeting a variety of animals, learning more about the world of animal welfare and crafting creative (and occasionally tasty) treats for animals. Check out just some of the activities this year’s summer campers experienced. Animals of All …
Junior PAWS: What To Know About Dog Training
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria’s virtual humane education program, Junior Pet Advocacy and Wildlife Series (PAWS) is a series of humane education lessons ranging from crafts to careers. Lessons utilize Zoom to bring fun and learning directly to kids and their families at home! Families who register will be emailed the Zoom meeting link and password along with any digital resources needed for …
Junior Volunteers Now on Task at AWLA
December was a historic month for the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA): The very first class of 12 Junior Volunteers graduated from training and embarked on volunteering activities throughout the shelter. Identifiable by their green aprons and T-shirts, the Junior Volunteers, ages 14 to 17, are now working side by side with the shelter’s adult volunteer corps. They help …
CAMP FULL – AWLA Summer Camp (Ages 6 to 7)
This week of summer camp is fully booked. Please contact youth@alexandriaanimals.org with questions. Looking for opportunities for your child to learn more about animal welfare this summer? Join the AWLA’s team of animal experts for our in-person camp experience, offering lessons on cats, dogs and small animals, the operation of the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter, veterinary care, dog training and …
CAMP FULL: AWLA Summer Camp (Ages 11 to 13)
This week of our summer camp is fully booked. Please contact youth@alexandriaanimals.org with questions. Looking for opportunities for your child to learn more about animal welfare this summer? Join the AWLA’s team of animal experts for our in-person camp experience, offering lessons on cats, dogs and small animals, the operation of the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter, veterinary care, dog training …
CAMP FULL: AWLA Summer Camp (Ages 8 to 10)
This week of our summer camp is fully booked. Please contact youth@alexandriaanimals.org with questions. Looking for opportunities for your child to learn more about animal welfare this summer? Join the AWLA’s team of animal experts for our in-person camp experience, offering lessons on cats, dogs and small animals, the operation of the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter, veterinary care, dog training …
CAMP FULL: AWLA Summer Camp (Ages 8 to 10)
This week of summer camp is fully booked. Please contact youth@alexandriaanimals.org with questions. Looking for opportunities for your child to learn more about animal welfare this summer? Join the AWLA’s team of animal experts for our in-person camp experience, offering lessons on cats, dogs and small animals, the operation of the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter, veterinary care, dog training and …