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December 2019
Low-Cost Rabies and Microchip Clinic
Virginia law requires that all dogs and cats four months of age and older have a current rabies vaccine. 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. Waiting is outdoors, so please dress for the weather. All dogs must be on leash and cats must be in carriers. Please do not bring dogs that are aggressive to people or to…
Find out more »Smarty Pets: Bunny-Ready Homes
You've loved bunnies forever but...what are they like as pets? AWLA's Adoptions Counselor Jose Serrano is here to discuss everything bunnies. Learn what to feed them, how to house them, and what they need for enrichment.
Find out more »Baby Ready Pets
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…
Find out more »A Holiday Affair: Flashback to the Forties Fundraiser
You're Invited! The Animal Welfare League of Arlington is taking it back to where it all began with a 1940's Holiday Affair on Monday, December 16 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Signature Theatre will be transformed for our Flashback to the Forties Fundraiser and final celebration of AWLA's 75th Anniversary year. Tickets ($75 for our 75th year) include one complimentary drink token, delicious vegetarian and vegan food, a visit to the photo booth, music, dancing, a magician, and best off all, proceeds…
Find out more »Home for the Holidays
Give the gift of family this holiday season: Take a shelter pet on a holiday sleepover through our Home for the Holidays program! From December 21st to 27th, we are inviting local families to give shelter a break from their kennels and bring them home for the holidays. Our goal is to get as many animals as possible into foster homes for the holidays – dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs alike! There is no fee to take part in…
Find out more »January 2020
Pet Loss Support Group Meeting
Our pets are important members of the family. They are devoted companions who give us their unconditional love and acceptance. For a pet caregiver, the loss of a companion animal can be one of life’s most difficult experiences. When we lose a beloved friend, it often helps by sharing our feelings with others who have also experienced a similar loss. The support group meets quarterly at 7:00 pm on the second Wednesday of January, April, July, and October at the…
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