Community Services
The League runs various programs that provide assistance to the community. Call (703) 931-9241 x200 for more information.
Rabies & Microchipping Clinics
The League holds regular low-cost rabies vaccination and microchipping clinics. Clinics begin at 6:30 PM and are open until 8:30 PM. Avoid the crowd by coming the last hour. Cats and dogs can be vaccinated for $10.00 per pet. All pets must be on leashes or in carriers. Please note, all cats and dogs over the age of four months are required by law to have a current rabies vaccination. We also provide microchipping at our clinics for $30. For more information about our Rabies Clinics call (703) 931-9241 ext 200. See calendar below for clinic schedule.
Find out more about rabies.
Low-cost Spay/Neuter Programs
The Animal Welfare League of Arlington offers a low-cost program for people with a household income below $40,000. We work with a local veterinarian who has generously agreed to accept greatly reduced fees for spaying and neutering in order to combat pet overpopulation. Call 703-931-9241 x200 for details.
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria also has a discounted program which is open to anyone regardless of income. 703-838-4775
Spay, Incorporated, offers a low-cost spay/neuter program with participating veterinarians throughout the Northern Virginia area. There are no income restrictions. 703-522-7920
The The Washington Animal Rescue League has a free spay/neuter clinic for low-income individuals living in the Washington area. Call 202/726-2273.
Washington Humane Society Spay/Neuter Clinic offers affordable sterilizations in the DC Metropolitan area.
Veterinary Assistance Program
The League makes small, no-interest loans to low-income pet owners who need emergency veterinary care for their pets but cannot afford the costs up-front. We don’t cover expenses for basic pet care (shots, check-ups, teeth-cleaning) or chronic, life-long conditions (i.e. diabetes, heart condition, allergies). The owner agrees to pay back the loan in monthly installments and to have their pet spayed or neutered if it is not already.
Safekeeping (Companions in Crisis)
If you are an Arlington County or Falls Church City resident and you are experiencing a health or housing crisis (i.e. unexpected hospitalization, house fire), the League can shelter your pet on a short-term basis, giving you time to make other arrangements.
Animal Rescue & Surrender
We know that sometimes it’s just not possible to keep a pet. Allergies, financial problems, moving to a “no pets allowed” residence, or lack of time to give proper attention, can cause an owner to give up a companion animal. The Animal Welfare League of Arlington works hard to place pets in new homes.
2013 Rabies Clinics
Please bring proof of a prior rabies shot (a rabies certificate, not a tag) to get a three-year rabies shot. Without it, your pet will receive a one-year shot.
Rabies shot:$10.00
January 24
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
March 28
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
May 23
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
June 27
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
August 22
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
September 26
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
October 24
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
December 5 (1st Thursday)
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
