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  • Rabies & Microchip Clinic

    AWLA is excited to be hosting Rabies & Microchip Clinics! These clinics will be by reservation only. You must sign up in advance for a designated time. Sign-ups for each date will open a week before the clinic date. We will not serve walk-ins at this clinic. All humans need to wear a mask at all times, and maintain at…

  • Pet Loss Support 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…

  • CANCELED – Drag Queen Bingo with Tiny Kittens

    *It is with great sadness that due to the COVID-19 pandemic we have decided to cancel the Drag Queen Bingo with Tiny Kittens event this year. * Celebrate Halloween with AWLA, dancing queens, and...tiny kittens! With Arlington's own Ella Fitzgerald as host, we promise an evening of sparkle, cuteness, laughs, and sass. Kittens will be…

    $30

  • Rabies Vaccine & Microchip Clinic

    Rabies & Microchip Clinics are by reservation only. You must sign up in advance for a designated time. Sign-ups for each date will open a week before the clinic date.   We will not serve walk-ins at this clinic. All humans need to wear a mask at all times, and maintain at appropriate distances of at least 6 feet in all situations. If…

  • Well-Mannered Mutts Training Class

    Join us at AWLA every Sunday for our "Well-Mannered Mutts" training class! Members of our Behavior Team will work with you and your dogs on basic commands, common behavior issues, and more! This class is for dogs (and their owners) ages 6 months and older. The curriculum will be based on each dogs' needs each…

  • Rabies & Microchip Clinic

    Rabies & Microchip Clinics are by reservation only. You must sign up in advance for a designated time. Sign-ups for each date will open a week before the clinic date.   We will not serve walk-ins at this clinic. All humans need to wear a mask at all times, and maintain at appropriate distances of at least 6 feet in all situations. If…

  • Virtual Puppy Yoga

    Join Beth Wolfe LIVE from the "yoga studio" at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington for an hour of yoga with puppies! Before the pandemic, we enjoyed many hours of casual yoga and animal therapy at the AWLA "yoga studio" alongside puppies and kittens. Although we can't meet in person together yet, we hope you'll…

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    Giving Tuesday

    GivingTuesday was created with a simple idea in mind: a day that encourages people to do good. People can show their generosity in lots of ways during GivingTuesday—from helping a neighbor, advocating for an issue, sharing a skill, or giving to causes—because every act of generosity counts. Donate Now

  • Cat Enrichment 101

    We love our indoor cats and want to make sure they have enriched and fulfilling lives. AWLA's Training & Cat Behavior Manager Teresa Villatoro is here to give all the basics for cat enrichment.

  • CANCELED – Rabies & Microchip Clinic

    Unfortunately, due to rising COVID cases in our area, we have decided to cancel our December clinic. We hope to hold our next clinic in February, 2021. If you are in need of clinic services before that time, please click here.  Click here to learn more about our Low-Cost Rabies & Microchip Clinics.

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    Holiday Yappy Hour

    Drink, dance, and be merry! Join AWLA to celebrate the holiday season and the coming new year with a mixology lesson, live music from local singer-songwriter Sean Tracy, a visit from a special furry guest, and chance to win a $50 gift card!

    $10

  • Pet Pantry Holiday Deliveries

    This year, we are making special pet pantry deliveries to pet families in need of a little holiday cheer! Packages of food and other supplies will be dropped off at our client's doors by our Pet Pantry elves. Any and all residents of Arlington County and Falls Church City can sign up for delivery. Click…

    Free
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    New Year, New Meow!

    Virtual

    Start off the New Year with a new best friend!  From Friday, Jan 8th to Sunday, Jan 10th, we are offering $0 adoption fees for ALL of our adult cats*! Find Your New Best Friend *Aged six months and older. Standard adoption policies and procedures apply.

  • Kids Workshop: Crazy Over Cats

    Learn about what makes people love their cats so much! This lesson will involve diving into the history of cats and the many different breeds, behaviors, and keen senses they have, along with many cool facts. Sign Up Now   AWLA is now hosting monthly AWLA Workshops in which families can pick and choose what…

    $20

  • Mardi Gras Adoption Week

    Virtual

    Laissez les bons temps rouler! It's the perfect time to bring home your very own Mardi Gras king or queen! From Wednesday, February 10th to Tuesday, February 16, we are offering FREE adoption fees for all adult cats*. So put on your beads, grab a slice of king cake and get ready to let the…

    Free

  • Kids Workshop: Dogs

    Learn all about Man's Best Friend! This presentation will cover the origin of dogs, dog behavior and senses, along with safety, fun sports you can do with them, and more. Sign Up Now   AWLA is now hosting monthly AWLA Kids Workshops for kids in 4th - 8th grade in which families can pick and…

    $20

  • FULL – Pet Pantry Delivery Day

    Pet Pantry Delivery Day AWLA’s goal is to keep pets with their families by providing pet care essentials including food, enrichment items, preventatives, and more. Residents of Arlington County and Falls Church City may pick up items from the shelter during our regular business hours. There are no income requirements or forms to fill out…

    Free

  • VA SART: Emergency Pet Sheltering Course (Module A)

    Virtual

    You're invited to join AWLA and Virginia SART for the first module in the Emergency Pet Sheltering Course offered virtually through Zoom! All individuals are welcome, as varied skills and resources are needed. Through Virginia SART, Community Animal Response Teams are tasked with providing professional response and sheltering for animals in an emergency. Volunteers are…

    Free

  • Microchip Madness Cat Clinic

    Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United States

    On March 8th, 2021, AWLA will be hosting a microchip-only clinic for cats owned by residents of Arlington County and its neighbors! The Microchip Madness Cat Clinic will provide free microchips (including chip registration) to cat owners in Arlington and neighboring counties. As part of the Maddie's Fund No Place Like Home Challenge, we are…

    Free

  • Kids Workshop: Piggie Palooza

    Come learn about one of the greatest small animal pets you can adopt - guinea pigs! Kids will learn all about these fascinating rodents including their care, fun personalities, and more. Sign Up Now   AWLA is now hosting monthly AWLA Kids Workshops for kids in 4th - 8th grade in which families can pick…

    $20

  • Pet Pantry Delivery Day

    Pet Pantry Delivery Day AWLA’s goal is to keep pets with their families by providing pet care essentials including food, enrichment items, preventatives, and more. Residents of Arlington County and Falls Church City may pick up items from the shelter during our regular business hours. There are no income requirements or forms to fill out…

    Free

  • Adopt an Awkward Roommate

    Virtual

      AWLA is offering 50% adoption fees for adult cats* from March 17-22! Roommates - they steal your food, don't respect your boundaries, and leave fur everywhere! We all know that having a cat is just like having a really awkward roommate...and boy, do we love them for it. From March 17-22, you can adopt…

  • Pet Yoga with Elina

    Virtual

    Fitness instructor Elina, of Elina from Sweden, is hosting a special yoga class to benefit AWLA! We will be joining virtually with some of our shelter pets, and of course, your own pets are welcome to join in your workout! Click here to learn more and get your tickets!

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    AWLA Calendar Contest

    Virtual

    Bring On The Competition   Welcome to the Animal Welfare League of Arlington's Calendar Contest Fundraiser! Now is your chance to give your pet the ultimate spotlight with their photo on the cover of our 2021/2022 16-month calendar! (September 2021 to December 2022) Each photo entry and vote equals life-saving funds that care for animals…

    $10

  • Home Run Adoption Event

      Hit a home run and bring home a new canine team member for 50% off during our Home Run Adoption Event! Adoption fees are 50% for all adult dogs (six months +) from Saturday, April 3 to Friday, April 9. Standard adoption policies and procedures apply.   Click here to draft your new team…

  • Pet Pantry Delivery Day

    Pet Pantry Delivery Day AWLA’s goal is to keep pets with their families by providing pet care essentials including food, enrichment items, preventatives, and more. Residents of Arlington County and Falls Church City may pick up items from the shelter during our regular business hours. There are no income requirements or forms to fill out…

    Free

  • Kids Workshops: Bundles of Fuzz (Rabbits & Chinchillas)

    Who doesn't love fuzzy animals? We sure do! Learn all about the softest animals in the world, chinchillas, in addition to the cutest animals in the world, rabbits. This lesson will be filled with information about the care and needs of these animals, behaviors, history, and more. Sign Up Now   AWLA is now hosting…

    $20