Paws & Pumpkins: Pumpkin Carving Party

Paws and Pumpkins, Pumpkin Carving Party at AWLA

[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 …

AWLA Earns Autism Certification

Certified Autism Center (CAC), IBCCES

The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria Becomes the First of Its Kind to Earn Autism Certification to Better Accommodate Visitors’ Needs The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) names the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) marking the first animal welfare organization to earn this accolade. The CAC program provides autism training …

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 …

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 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 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 …