Mission

…Cats Expand AWLA helps the community address community cat (previously termed “feral”) concerns through education and programs such as the trtap-neuter-return program. Community cats are typically not adoptable because they…

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Community Cat Program

What Are Community Cats? Community cats are unowned, free-roaming cats who live outdoors. While they may not have a specific owner, many community cats are monitored and cared for by…

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Animal Welfare Leagues of Arlington and Alexandria Team Up For Community Care Clinic

This past Saturday, the Animal Welfare Leagues of Arlington and Alexandria joined forces to host a Community Care Clinic, serving both pets and people in the community. The clinic, held…

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Join Our Board of Directors

…of the month) Three committees – Development, Finance, Governance & Ethics Average monthly time commitment is 2-5 hours. Applicants need not reside or work in Arlington. Commitment: Attend annual board…

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Board of Directors Applicant Interest Form

…that apply)(Required) Board of Directors Committee Position Please indicate which committees/work groups you are interested in:(Required) Development Committee (fundraising) Finance Committee (oversees annual budget process and financial management) Ethics and…

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Animal Welfare League of Arlington Launches New Website to Encourage Community Engagement

…AWLA to more easily communicate and engage with the community. “Whether we are highlighting adoptable animals, posting news updates or sharing an exciting event announcement, the enhancements to awla.org have…

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Arlington is a Wild Neighbors Community

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has recently selected the Animal Welfare League of Arlington as a Wild Neighbors Community. We are one of only five pilot communities…

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Animal Welfare League of Arlington Leashes Up for 18th Annual Walk for the Animals

…remained committed to its mission to improve the lives of animals through sheltering, community services and humane education. Please follow us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/animal-Welfare-League-of-Arlingtonand on Twitter at https://twitter.com/AWLAArlington. ###…

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Transforming Lives through Love and Grooming

In a world where kindness and compassion can make a profound difference, AWLA strives to make a difference every day for pets and their families in our community. In addition…

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