At its annual conference the Virginia Federation of Humane Societies (VFHS) presented the Animal Welfare League of Arlington with its Compassion Award. This annual award is presented to an Active Member organization that has demonstrated strong leadership qualities and whose accomplishments reflect the VFHS strategic plan’s goal of reducing the euthanasia of healthy and treatable dogs and cats in the community. Neil Trent, AWLA President and CEO, accepted the award on behalf of AWLA.
