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 …
‘Cuddle Time’ Can Mean Cozying Up with a Rabbit or Lizard
Non-Traditional Pets Find Their Way Into Hearts of Adopters “Spaghetti Blueberry” the bearded dragon likes to ride on owner Teagan Robinson’s shoulder and take a walk wearing a harness and leash. Janelle Smith’s guinea pig, Winston T. Featherbottom, is fond of sitting in her lap, and he chirps excitedly when she comes home from work. Westley the rabbit flies over the back of the …
Become a Pet Parent Adoption Event
We’re celebrating all pet parents this Father’s Day weekend with our Become a Pet Parent Adoption Event! Join us Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. when we’ll be waiving adoption fees on all adult animals*. Big or small, brown or striped, our animals all have one thing in common – they can’t wait to meet you! View all …
Rabbits, Turtles, Fish and More
People often think of cats and dogs when they think of the AWLA, so they can be surprised when they visit the shelter and meet a much wider variety of animals, including rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, hamsters, birds, turtles, snakes, lizards and sometimes even fish! And those are just animals available for adoption. Our Animal Services officers also assist wild …
Hoarded Rabbits Find New Homes Following Abuse Conviction
In January 2015, 176 rabbits were confiscated from an empty lot behind a Brooklyn, New York tire shop. An ASPCA vet examination revealed that more than two-thirds of them had bite wounds and other injuries. Thirty-three animals had sustained genital trauma, and roughly half tested positive for disease. Others had abscesses, skin inflammations, fever or lameness. Despite every effort to provide sufficient …