Our annual calendar pet photo contest is one of our biggest and most popular fundraisers of the year — and it runs June 1 through June 30! Let’s see those PAWFECT photos! Throughout the month of June, you can upload your pets’ photos ($35 donation per photo entry) and ask your friends and family to cast votes ($1 per …
Meet the AWLA & Adoptable Animals
We are more than an animal shelter, impacting our community in a variety of ways. From Community Programs, like our Pet Pantry and free vaccine clinics, to animal behavior and training assistance, to protecting Alexandria’s wildlife … we do many different things to support animals and people in our community. Want to learn more? Make plans to join us Wednesday, …
EVENT FULL: Low-Cost Rabies, Distemper and Microchip Clinic
**Desplácese hacia abajo para español por favor** The AWLA is hosting a Drive-Up Rabies, Distemper and Microchip Clinic for dogs and cats at the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter! The clinic will be BY RESERVATION ONLY. The cost for these vaccinations is $15 per pet, and the clinic will run from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 6. Up …
Woofs & Whiskers: Winter Donation Drive
What do our shelter and community animals want more than anything this holiday season? We encourage you to visit us at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria to find out! From December 1 through December 23, choose a wish list item from our Pawlidays Wish Tree in our shelter lobby during business hours. Then, shop for the animals’ requested item(s) …
Introducing Alexandria Animal Academy
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 …
Paws & Pumpkins: Pumpkin Carving Party
[cmsms_row][cmsms_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsms_text] Fun for all the whole family, our Paws & Pumpkins: Pumpkin Carving Party is a chance for families to get outside and carve their very best Pet-O-Lanterns to celebrate Halloween. In addition to pumpkin carving fun, we will also have some of our best dressed adoptables say hello in costume. Each Party reservation ($25) includes a table outside …
Fall Open House Fundraiser: Hosted by KW United Alexandria/Kingstowne
Join the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria at the Fall Open House hosted by Keller Williams United Alexandria/Kingstowne on their outdoor patio. The theme for the event is “Help the AWLA Help Animals in Need.” We are encouraging attendees to bring a physical or monetary donation to the event or donate at the Open House via AWLA’s Amazon Wishlist. Our …
Paws in the Park, Alexandria’s Biggest Pet Festival, Set for October 15
Alexandria’s Biggest Festival for Animal Lovers Returns to Oronoco Bay Park Paws in the Park, benefiting the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, set for October 15 Alexandria, Virginia – Paws in the Park, presented by Amazon, returns to Oronoco Bay Park in Old Town Alexandria on Sunday, October 15, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and promises to be an …
AWLA Awarded Grey Muzzle Grant to Serve Senior Animals
We’re excited to announce that we were recently awarded a grant from The Grey Muzzle Organization to support senior-aged dogs, like Bunny! The Grey Muzzle Organization is dedicated to improving the lives of at-risk senior dogs by providing funding and resources to animal shelters, rescues, sanctuaries, and other nonprofits. Northern Virginia has consistently been one of the more expensive areas to live …
Evento de Bienestar para Mascotas & Personas Comunitario
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