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September 7, 2024September 5, 2024

Injured Bird or Angel Wing?

Injured Bird or Angel Wing?
By ErinIn Animal-related Information, Tips & AdviceTags alexandria, angel wing, AWLA, geese, goose, humane education, wildlife

“There’s a goose at Oronoco Bay Park with sticks stuck in its wing.” “There’s a goose that’s been shot with...

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May 19, 2021May 18, 2021

Giving Alexandria’s Wildlife a Second Chance

Giving Alexandria’s Wildlife a Second Chance
By Alexandria AnimalsIn NewsTags animal services, crow, Raccoon, Squirrel, wildlife

It’s the time of year when Alexandria’s wildlife comes to life — foraging, making nests and raising their young. That translates...

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March 3, 2021March 4, 2021

It’s a Wild Day in the Neighborhood

It’s a Wild Day in the Neighborhood
By Alexandria AnimalsIn NewsTags alexandria, animal services, wildlife

Few people complain that they don’t have enough mosquitoes, mice, rats, ticks or lice in their backyards.  Fewer still complain...

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November 11, 2020November 30, 2020

Wildlife in Trouble? Experienced Team to the Rescue

Wildlife in Trouble? Experienced Team to the Rescue
By Alexandria AnimalsIn NewsTags animal services, Duckling, Raccoon, Squirrel, wildlife

The call from distraught Alexandria city employees was urgent. They needed the AWLA to help with a tiny, furry problem:...

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September 16, 2020September 16, 2020

Remembering a Friend to Wildlife

Remembering a Friend to Wildlife
By Alexandria AnimalsIn NewsTags animal services, dogue hollow wildlife sanctuary, jenna such, raccoons, wildlife

Over the past decade, one of Virginia wildlife’s greatest resources was Dogue Hollow Wildlife Sanctuary, a nonprofit in Lorton dedicated...

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May 7, 2020

Junior PAWS: Fun & Games – What Scat is That?!

Junior PAWS: Fun & Games – What Scat is That?!
By Alexandria Animals

The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is excited to share our new virtual humane education program, Junior Pet Advocacy and...

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April 4, 2018April 3, 2018

Are You Prepared for Spring?

Are You Prepared for Spring?
By GinaIn Animal-related Information, Care & Train, Tips & Advice, Upcoming EventsTags AWLA, babies, free, kitten season, shelter event, spring, wildlife

Getting Ready for Spring Babies!   Last Thursday, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria hosted the second event in our...

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February 22, 2018

SPEAKER SERIES: Get Ready for Spring Wildlife!

SPEAKER SERIES: Get Ready for Spring Wildlife!
By Gina

Join the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria to learn more about the animals who will be populating your backyard this...

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