Yappy Hour at William Jeffrey’s Tavern
Come out to William Jeffrey's Tavern every Monday from 5-7pm for drink specials, complimentary treats for your four-legged friends, and raffle prizes from Loyal Companion, The Board Hound, and more! Proceeds from raffle prizes to benefit AWLA. And of course we'll have an adoptable dog or two to meet, greet, and say hi to…
Pop-Up for Pets Talk: Estate Planning for Pets
This talk is back by popular demand! Don't miss your chance to learn important information to protect your pets in case you won't be able to...
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…
Smarty Pets: Responsible Pet Ownership for Kids!
Sponsored by Dogma Gourmet Dog Bakery & Boutique. Bring the kids out to AWLA for a one-hour session to discuss what it takes to own an animal. Chief of Animal Control Jennifer Toussaint will present an engaging lesson for children on how to prepare for owning a pet, how much work goes into it, and how to responsibly care for their pet. Children who already own pets or want to own them are welcome!
Pop-Up for Pets: First Aid for Pets
We all want the best for our pets. We research the best foods and the best toys and the best...everything! But do you know what to do if an emergency strikes?
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…
SOLD OUT Drag Queen Bingo…with Tiny Kittens!
Join the Animal Welfare League of Arlington and Caring Hands Animal Support & Education on October 6th at the Arlington Drafthouse Cinema for a fun-filled evening to help raise critical funds for animals in need. The Imperial Court of Washington DC will be our MC’s for the night, bringing a little bit (...or a lot)…
Smarty Pets: Teenage Kittens…and how to survive them
AWLA's Training & Cat Behavior Counselor Teresa Villatoro is here to help make the kitten years fly by with more fun than fear. We'll discuss what to expect, what to do, and how to help get that boundless energy out.
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…
Pups, Purrs, and Pumpkins Adoption Event
On October 10 from 12-7PM, AWLA will be offering Pick-Your-Price adoption fees for all adoptable animals (aged 6 months +)! We'll also have pumpkin treats generously donated by Trader Joe's for you to enjoy while you search for your new best friend. We have so many wonderful pets waiting to become a part of…
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…
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…
Sit, Stay, Cider!
CALLING ALL DOGS (and their 21+ humans too)! We've got a great evening planned for you at Lost Boy Cider where you can meet new furiends, and maybe even see some old ones while you're at it!
We've also got lots of fun stuff to keep you entertained: cider will be flowing all night long, and someone will be singing and strumming on some instrument, and most importantly your pups get to strut their stuff in the cutest/funniest/most unique Halloween costume you can whip up for our Doggie Costume Contest! Get ready to be judged and, if you're lucky, your pup will be crowned AWLA's Next Top Halloweiner! Does your pup have what it takes?!
Get your tickets today!
Nats Win the World Series! Celebrate with Pick-Your-Price adoption fees!
Last night, the Washington Nationals became World Series Champions, so today we are celebrating with PICK-YOUR-PRICE adoption fees for ALL animals at AWLA (today only, 12-7PM)! Standard adoption policies and procedures apply. Click here to see adoptable animals.
Smarty Pets: The Care and Keeping of Senior Cats
Just like kittens, senior cats have their own set of rules to help them live their best lives. AWLA's Training & Behavior Counselor Teresa Villatoro will be talking to us about how to tailor what you're used to caring for your cat to its needs as they grow older.
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…
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.
Kitten Yoga
Join us for an all-level, mellow, playful yoga practice for people ages 10 and older. We will enjoy a casual yoga practice at the shelter while kittens roam among us. There will be plenty of time allotted for kitten snuggling and photos. BYO yoga mat. Registration fees benefit AWLA! There are two yoga sessions on…
Meet A Doggy Defender!
Join AWLA and National Geographic Kids on Saturday, December 14th to meet some of the stars of the Nat Geo’s Doggy Defenders book series! From 11AM-2PM, Tiger, from the Metropolitan Police Dept of DC, and Willow, a local therapy dog, will be at the shelter to sign pawtographs and Nat Geo will have the Doggy…
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…
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)…
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 animals a break from their kennels and bring them home for the holidays. Our goal is to get as…
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…
Low-Cost Rabies Vaccine & 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…
Scarlett’s 21st Birthday Party
Scarlett, a gorgeous adoptable kitty, is turning an amazing 21 years old this month (which is about 100 years old in 'cat years')...so of course we have to throw her a party! We are inviting you to come and celebrate Scarlett's 21st birthday with on on Saturday, January 25th at 1:00PM at New District…
Kitten Yoga
Please join us for an all-level, mellow, playful yoga practice for people ages 10 and older with Beth A Wolfe Yoga. We will enjoy a casual yoga practice at the shelter while kittens roam among us. There will be plenty of time allotted for kitten snuggling and photos. BYO yoga mat. AWLA provide the adoptable…
Pet-Harmony Adoption Event
We've helped thousands of pets and people find love...and now it's your turn! Join us on Thursday, February 13th for a very special Pet-Harmony Adoption Event, where our experienced match-makers will help you find a date in time for Valentine's Day! Here how it works: Drop by the shelter and fill out our Pet-Harmony Compatibility…
Adoption Event at Dogma Bakery
Join us at Dogma Bakery on the third Saturday of every month from 10AM - 12PM to meet adoptable pets and find your new family member! Our experienced staff and volunteers will be on hand to help you choose your new pet and guide you through the adoption process. Standard adoption policies and procedures apply.…
Adoption Event at PetValu
Join us at PetValu on the fourth Saturday of every month from 10AM - 12PM to meet adoptable pets and find your new family member! Our experienced staff and volunteers will be on hand to help you choose your new pet and guide you through the adoption process. Standard adoption policies and procedures apply. Find…
Kitten Yoga
Please join us for an all-level, mellow, playful yoga practice for people ages 10 and older with Beth A Wolfe Yoga. We will enjoy a casual yoga practice at the shelter while kittens roam among us. There will be plenty of time allotted for kitten snuggling and photos. BYO yoga mat. AWLA provide the adoptable…
Cupid’s Cuties Adoption Event
Everyone has fallen in love with our little local celebrity, Cupid, but in the end only one family can adopt him. We hope that his story will inspire the rest of our community to adopt a new pet of their own, one that deserves and needs a home just as much as Cupid! From…
CANCELLED – Adoption Event at Loyal Companion
Unfortunately this adoption event has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Please visit the shelter to meet our adoptable animals! Join us at Loyal Companion Pet Store on the first Saturday of every month from 10AM - 12PM to meet adoptable pets and find your new family member! Our experienced staff and volunteers will be…
Smarty Pets: Cat Enrichment – Clicker Training
AWLA's Training & Cat Behavior Counselor Teresa Villatoro has shown you the basics of cat enrichment to keep indoor cats happy and healthy in the home, now she goes a step further with clicker training and outdoor adventures!
CANCELED – Adoption Event at Petsmart
Due to current circumstances, this event has been canceled. Read more here. Join us at Petsmart on the second Saturday of every month from 10AM - 12PM to meet adoptable pets and find your new family member! Our experienced staff and volunteers will be on hand to help you choose your new pet and guide…
CANCELED – Adoption Event at Dogma Bakery
Due to current circumstances, this event has been canceled. Read more here. Join us at Dogma Bakery on the third Saturday of every month from 10AM – 12PM to meet adoptable pets and find your new family member! Our experienced staff and volunteers will be on hand to help you choose your new pet and…
CANCELED – Adoption Event at PetValu
Due to current circumstances, this event has been canceled. Read more here. Join us at PetValu on the fourth Saturday of every month from 10AM - 12PM to meet adoptable pets and find your new family member! Our experienced staff and volunteers will be on hand to help you choose your new pet and guide…
CANCELED – Low-Cost Rabies Vaccine & Microchip Clinic
Due to current circumstances, this event has been canceled. Read more here. 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…
Virtual Puppy Yoga
Since you can't come to puppy yoga right now, we're bringing puppy yoga to you! Join Beth A Wolfe and a litter of puppies (via puppy cam from their foster home) for a one hour family yoga session to benefit AWLA. Gather the family and zoom into this adorable virtual family yoga class! We'll do…
Porch Portraits
Find Love Online Adoption Event
We’re partnering with Best Friends Animal Society to help you Find Love Online! From May 27-31, we're offering 50% off adoption fees for our amazing senior pets, who are all looking for families to spend their golden years with! Get more info on our senior pets and our virtual adoption process here.
Porch Portraits
AWLA Calendar Contest
It’s Time For Your Pet To Strike A Pose! Welcome to the Animal Welfare League of Arlington's Calendar Contest Fundraiser! This is your chance to make your pet a local celebrity, with their photo on the cover of our 2020/2021 calendar (yep, that’s right, this year we’re printing a 16-month calendar)! Each photo entry and…
National Adoption Weekend
We are proud to be partnering with ASPCA to celebrate National Adoption Weekend from June 5-7! AWLA will be offering half-off adoption fees for select pets - look for a heart on our pets' profile photos to see who is eligible for a discount! Learn more about our virtual adoption process here: www.awla.org/adopt/adoption-process/
Drive-Up Rabies & Microchip Clinic
AWLA is excited to be hosting Drive-Up 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…
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…
Fall in Love Adoption Event
Fall in Love this October and bring home a new best friend! From October 1st - 7th, AWLA is offering 50% off adoption fees for ALL adult cats (6 months +) both in our shelter and in foster homes. Standard adoption process and policies still apply. Click here for full details on our…
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…
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…
Smarty Pets: Dog Enrichment 101
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…
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.
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!
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…
New Year, New Meow!
VirtualStart 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…
Mardi Gras Adoption Week
VirtualLaissez 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…
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…
Smarty Pets: Cat Weight Management
VirtualFULL – 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…
VA SART: Emergency Pet Sheltering Course (Module A)
VirtualYou'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…
AWLA Zoomies!
Virtual
Microchip Madness Cat Clinic
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesOn 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…
Smarty Pets: Bunny Basics
VirtualKids 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…
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…
