Current Arlington Animal Shelter Events

The Cause for Paws at Bungalow

Saturday, July 25, 2009, 12 pm - 4:00 pm
The Bungalow 2766 S Arlington Mill Drive
Arlington, Virginia

Last June Bungalow Billiards in Shirlington Village approached us about doing a fundraiser to benefit the League. "The Cause for Paws" had food and drink specials, a silent auction, a raffle, local celebrity bartenders, and adoptable League animals on site. League staff and volunteers had a booth on Bungalow's patio with information about the League. Volunteers walked many of the adoptable dogs down to Bungalow's to help promote the event. Bungalow staff even donated all of their tips received during the event to the League. People had a great time and raised $4,000 for homeless animals. We’re looking forward to working with Peter Mirguet of Bungalow again this year on Saturday, July 25 from 12:00-4:00 pm. Please save the date and join us for food, drinks, and fun as you support the League!

Baby-Ready Pets

Every year, thousands of animals are turned into shelters by parents concerned about how their pet may affect the health and safety of their new baby. Any pet can have undesirable, although natural reactions to a new baby. New sounds, smells, and activities surrounding an infant may cause a pet to see the baby as competition, prey, or even a toy.

Baby-Ready Pets offers preparation and assistance to help expectant families prepare their home and their pets for the arrival of the new baby and to make sure that it is a safe and (relatively) stress-free experience for all. This seminar is based on a program created by the Providence Animal Rescue League and the Rhode Island SPCA, and has been endorsed by the ASPCA. The Animal Welfare League of Arlington’s staff will present Baby-Ready Pets for expectant parents in a two-hour workshop at the League.

After the program, participants may call or e-mail follow-up questions if they need additional support. Participants will also receive helpful handouts and a CD of baby sounds to help desensitize their pets to the sounds of the new arrival. This is a HUMAN-ONLY class, please leave your pets at home. Baby-Ready Pets sessions are from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, 2650 S. Arlington Mill Drive on the following dates:

June 22 6:30-8:30 PM
July 13 6:30-8:30 PM
August 3 6:30-8:30 PM
August 20 6:30-8:30 PM
September 14 6:30-8:30 PM
September 28 6:30-8:30 PM
October 8 6:30-8:30 PM
October 19 6:30-8:30 PM
November 2 6:30-8:30 PM
November 19 6:30-8:30 PM
December 14 6:30-8:30 PM

There is no fee for the class, but donations are welcome. Reservations are required and space is limited. To make a reservation or for more information, please contact Jennifer Newman at jnewman@awla.org or call (703) 931-9241 x213.

Arlington Animal Shelter Events Calendar

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