Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsors make a difference at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington by supporting our mission to improve the lives of animals in our community. Whether through events, projects, or other initiatives, our partners provide critical services, care, and advocacy for those in need. Together, we can create a brighter future for animals and the people who love them.

Sponsor Benefits

Annually, approximately 200,000 people engage with AWLA for pet adoption, camps, clinics, tours, vaccinations, vouchers, and more.

Enhanced Visibility: Research shows that 88% of Americans will support a company that supports a cause. By partnering with AWLA, your business will enjoy increased visibility through our marketing channels and access to our large, passionate support base. Your good corporate social responsibility will be on display, and you’ll appeal to our slice of 90M pet-owning US households.
Local Impact: Founded in 1944, AWLA has been the only shelter in Arlington County for more than 80 years. We have deep roots in our community and the respect of our neighbors.
Solid Investment: AWLA has a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and is a Guidestar Platinum nonprofit. Our supporters trust us to invest their donations wisely.

Your Sponsorship Can Include:

Recognition and website link on sponsor page of AWLA’s website with 148,000+ visits a year.

Tagged recognition in all social media posts related to your sponsorship, reaching 100,000+ followers across platforms.

Your company's logo on program-specific materials and marketing.

Acknowledgement in AWLA’s annual Impact Report.

Logo in footer graphic of monthly eNewsletter, sent to 46,000+ receipients.

Volunteer Care Crew opportunity.

Animal meet & greets.

Annual Sponsorships

Adoption Allies

Current Sponsors:

FurGet Me Not Pet Care (July 2025-2026)
VCA Charities (July 2025-2026)

Program Overview

AWLA places thousands of pets into loving homes each year, providing every adopter with a comprehensive information folder about their new companion. This exclusive sponsorship opportunity allows up to four select businesses to include promotional materials in both physical and digital adoption folders distributed to new pet families. This partnership connects you business with thousands of dedicated animal lovers who represent a valuable customer base with strong potential for long-term loyalty.

Available Sponsorship Opportunities

2 remaining for the July 2025-2026 term

Community Care Clinics Program

Current Sponsor:

Clarendon Animal Care (July 2024-2025)

Program Mission

AWLA's Community Care Clinics provide accessible veterinary services, vaccinations, and essential pet supplies to families throughout our community. Through strategic partnerships with local nonprofits and government agencies, we bring care directly to pet owners-meeting them in their neighborhoods, speaking their languages, and operating at times and locations that work for their schedules.

Sponsor Impact

Community Care Clinic sponsors directly support pet health and family stability by providing:

Preventive Care: Vaccines and health screenings
Essential Supplies: Pet food and care products
Medical Preventatives: Flea, tick, and heartworm protection

This vital support ensures pets remain healthy, safe, and with their loving families-preventing surrenders due to financial hardship.

Sponsorship Opportunities

1 available for the July 2025-2026 term

Pet Pantry Program

Current Sponsor

Amazon (July 2025-2026)

Program Mission

AWLA's Pet Pantry serves as a vital community resource, providing free pet food and essential supplies to families facing financial challenges. Our mission is simple yet powerful: keep beloved pets happy, healthy, and home with the families who cherish them.

Community Need

The demand for Pet Pantry services continues to grow within our community. When our shelves run empty, we face the heartbreaking reality of turning away families in need-a situation that puts vulnerable pets at risk of surrender or neglect.

Sponsor Impact

Pet Pantry sponsors make an immediate difference by:

Preventing Family Separation: Ensuring financial hardship doesn't force pet surrenders
Supporting Thousands: Providing food and supplies for thousands of local pets
Strengthening Communities: Keeping families together during difficult times
Eliminating Hunger: Ensuring no pet in our community goes without proper nutrition

Sponsorship translates to filled bowls, wagging tails, and families staying together.

Summer Camp Scholarships - Sponsored by Kimsey Foundation (Summer 2025)

AWLA’s summer camps are a fun way to inspire compassion and respect for animals. The camp curriculum incorporates animal-themed crafts and games into daily lessons. Kids ages 6-13 get in-person opportunities to learn about companion animal behavior, care, and handling from guest speakers and shelter staff on site at AWLA. Sponsors make it possible for any child to go to camp, regardless of their circumstances.

Wildlife Resource Center

AWLA’s Wildlife Resource Center provides education, outreach, and emergency field response for wildlife. Each year, the Wildlife Resource Center responds to more than 3,000 calls for wildlife services, from helping orphaned baby squirrels to injured deer. Sponsors ensure that wildlife and rehabilitators have the support they need to thrive.

Paws and Read

AWLA's free Paws & Read program offers children and young teens (through age 14) the opportunity to read to adoptable cats and small companion animals at the shelter. Young readers can improve their skills in the company of non-judgmental shelter animals and in turn socialize and soothe shelter pets with the sound of their voices. Sponsors enable shelter pets and local kids to share comfort and build confidence.

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, email development@awla.org!

Event Sponsorships

Beer Label Contest - June 1-30, 2025

This year, for the first time, AWLA is partnering with The Board Room Game Bar & Brewery to raise awareness and funds for shelter animals. Participants submit photos of their pets, vote for their favorite(s), and the faces of the cat and dog with the most votes will be immortalized on the labels on a limited edition craft brew.

Calendar Contest - October 1-31, 2025

Participants submit photos of their pets and/or vote for their favorite(s) to win the coveted First Prize Cover spot. The Calendar Contest sponsor is recognized on a printed calendar sent to every participant and available for purchase at AWLA. Sponsorship supports the care and keeping of shelter animals while they await adoption.