Adoption Event
Come see us at Unleashed by Petco on Saturday, February 11 from 1:00 - 3:30pm. We will have adoptable animals available! We accept cash or credit only for adoption fees. Please bring your photo i.d. and rental permission if applicable. That way you can take your new pet home on Saturday.
Bottle Baby Kitten Workshop
This event has been cancelled.
Adoption Event
Come see us at PetSmart Falls Church on Friday, February 24 from 5:30-7:30pm. We will have adoptable animals available! We accept cash or credit only for adoption fees. Please bring your photo i.d. and rental persmission if applicable. That way you can take your new pet home on Friday.
Adoption Event
Come see us at PetSmart Falls Church on Friday, March 3 from 5:00-7:30 pm. We will have adoptable animals available! We accept cash or credit only for adoption fees. Please bring your photo i.d. and rental permission if applicable. That way you can take your new pet home on Friday.
March 2017 Fund Run/Walk
Please join Team Rescue Tails, the official athletic club supporting the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, at our next monthly “Fund Run” on Friday, March 3. Details are as follows: What: Healthy Pet 5k Fund Run/Walk When: Friday, March 3, 2017 Where: New District Brewing Company The Route What Time: Check-in begins at 6 pm…
Full-Day Kitten Care Workshop
Join us at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington (Arlington, VA) for a full-day workshop with the National Kitten Coalition covering everything you need to know to successfully care for kittens. From pregnancy and delivery, to bottle-feeding, to illness recognition and treatment, to vaccination and sanitation protocols, to parasites, nutrition, socialization and so much more!…
Adoption Event
Come see us at Unleashed on Wilson Blvd on Saturday, March 11 from 1:00-3:30 pm. We will have adoptable animals available! We accept cash or credit only for adoption fees. Please bring your photo i.d. and rental permission if applicable. That way you can take your new pet home that day.
Low-cost Rabies & Microchip Clinic
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. Waiting is outside so dress…
Kitten Shower
Spring is coming, and with spring comes kittens! We need your help to care for orphaned kittens, mother cats and their babies. Join us on March 24, 2017 from 6:00-8:00pm for a kitten shower, and bring an item from our Kitten Wishlist to donate. You'll learn about how fostering saves lives, meet 'n' greet our…
April Fund Run/Walk
Please join Team Rescue Tails, the official athletic club supporting the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, at our next monthly “Fund Run” on Friday, April 7. Details are as follows: What: Healthy Pet 5k Fund Run/Walk When: Friday, April 7, 2017 Where: New District Brewing Company The Route What Time: Check-in begins at 6 pm…
Pet Loss Support
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…
Yappy Hour at Rocklands BBQ
Get excited for the Walk on Thursday, April 27 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Rocklands in Arlington at a special Get Your Wag On Happy Hour sponsored by Clarendon Animal Care and Rocklands BBQ. (20% of Happy Hour food and drink sales will be donated to AWLA)
Knit for Shelter Animals
Are you an animal enthusiast who loves to knit? Then you'll love the first ever 'Knit for Shelter Animals' event, courtesy of Three Cats And A Dog and Looped Yarn Works! On April 27th at 6:30 come knit a sweater, scarf, blanket, bow, or anything you like for a shelter animal. Three Cats and A…
Kitten Workshop
Join us at the League, April 22nd, to learn what you need to know to successfully care for orphaned or very young kittens needing to be bottle fed. The National Kitten Coalition will be presenting life-saving information about how to properly feed and care for kittens less than 5 weeks old. They’ll also be presenting…
May Fund Run/Walk
Please join Team Rescue Tails, the official athletic club supporting the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, at our next monthly “Fund Run” on Friday, May 5. Details are as follows: What: Healthy Pet 5k Fund Run/Walk When: Friday, May 5, 2017 Where: New District Brewing Company The Route What Time: Check-in begins at 6 pm…
Walk for the Animals
On Saturday, May 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., AWLA will once again host its annual Walk for the Animals. A perennial favorite, this event brings together more than 600 local animal lovers and their canine companions for a walk to benefit AWLA shelter animals and support the services and programs that the League…
Baby-Ready Pets
Every year, thousands of animals are turned into shelters by parents concerned about how their pet may affect the health and safety of their new baby. Any pet can have undesirable, although natural reactions to a new baby. New sounds, smells, and activities surrounding an infant may cause a pet to see the baby as…
Low-cost Rabies & Microchip Clinic
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. Waiting is outside so dress…
June 2017 Fund Run/Walk
Please join Team Rescue Tails, the official athletic club supporting the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, at our next monthly “Fund Run” on Friday, June 2. Details are as follows: What: Healthy Pet 5k Fund Run/Walk When: Friday, June 2, 2017 Where: New District Brewing Company The Route What Time: Check-in begins at 6 pm…
Baby-Ready Pets
Every year, thousands of animals are turned into shelters by parents concerned about how their pet may affect the health and safety of their new baby. Any pet can have undesirable, although natural reactions to a new baby. New sounds, smells, and activities surrounding an infant may cause a pet to see the baby as…
Kitten Yoga
Join AWLA and yoga instructor Beth A Wolfe for Kitten Yoga! This is an all-level, mellow, yoga practice for people ages 10 and older. (Children under 15 MUST practice ALONG with an adult.) We will practice yoga at the shelter while adoptable kittens (and/or other shelter pets, depending on availability) roam among us. BYO yoga…
Kitten Care Workshop
Join us at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington (Arlington, VA) for a 90-minute kitten-care workshop. In this session, learn what you need to know to successfully care for orphaned or very young kittens needing to be bottle fed. We’ll be presenting life-saving information about how to properly feed and care for kittens less than…
Low-cost Rabies & Microchip Clinic
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. Waiting is outside so dress…
Pops for Pets
Please join us for the 4th Annual Pops for Pets, a free, outdoor concert to benefit both the Animal Welfare League of Arlington and the Arlington Philharmonic. You are invited to pack a picnic and your pup, and join us for an evening of popular classics, Broadway, and film music. Well-behaved dogs are always welcome!
Knit for Shelter Animals
Join AWLA and knitting organization Three Cats And A Dog on June 26th from 6-8pm and knit for shelter animals! Three Cats And A Dog collects hand-made knits for shelter animals, especially ones that may be overlooked by adopters. Come make a sweater, scarf, blanket, bow, bed and more for animals at AWLA. Three Cats…
Kitten Yoga
Join AWLA and yoga instructor Beth A Wolfe for Kitten Yoga! This is an all-level, mellow, yoga practice for people ages 10 and older. (Children under 15 MUST practice ALONG with an adult.) We will practice yoga at the shelter while adoptable kittens (and/or other shelter pets, depending on availability) roam among us. BYO yoga…
Kitten Yoga
Join AWLA and yoga instructor Beth A Wolfe for Kitten Yoga! This is an all-level, mellow, yoga practice for people ages 10 and older. (Children under 15 MUST practice ALONG with an adult.) We will practice yoga at the shelter while adoptable kittens (and/or other shelter pets, depending on availability) roam among us. BYO yoga…
Pet Loss Support
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…
Kitten Yoga
Join AWLA and yoga instructor Beth A Wolfe for Kitten Yoga! This is an all-level, mellow, yoga practice for people ages 10 and older. (Children under 15 MUST practice ALONG with an adult.) We will practice yoga at the shelter while adoptable kittens (and/or other shelter pets, depending on availability) roam among us. BYO yoga…
Kitten Yoga
Join AWLA and yoga instructor Beth A Wolfe for Kitten Yoga! This is an all-level, mellow, yoga practice for people ages 10 and older. (Children under 15 MUST practice ALONG with an adult.) We will practice yoga at the shelter while adoptable kittens (and/or other shelter pets, depending on availability) roam among us. BYO yoga…
AWLA 2017 Calendar Contest
Animal Welfare League of Arlington’s Calendar Contest and Fundraiser 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 2018 calendar! Each photo entry and vote equals life-saving funds that care for animals in need. Last…
Crafting for Shelter Animals
Join AWLA and knitting organization Three Cats And A Dog on August 1st from 6-8pm and knit (or craft) for shelter animals! Three Cats And A Dog collects hand-made knits for shelter animals, especially ones that may be overlooked by adopters. Come make a sweater, scarf, blanket, bow, bed and more for animals at AWLA.…
Bottle Baby Kitten Class
Join us at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington (Arlington, VA) for a 90-minute kitten-care workshop. In this session, learn what you need to know to successfully care for orphaned or very young kittens. We’ll present life-saving information about how to properly feed and care for kittens younger than 5 weeks old. We hope to…
August Fund Run
Please join Team Rescue Tails, the official athletic club supporting the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, at our next monthly “Fund Run” on Friday, August 4. Details are as follows: What: Healthy Pet 5k Fund Run/Walk When: Friday, August 4, 2017 Where: New District Brewing Company The Route What Time: Check-in begins at 6 pm…
Baby-Ready Pets
Every year, thousands of animals are turned into shelters by parents concerned about how their pet may affect the health and safety of their new baby. Any pet can have undesirable, although natural reactions to a new baby. New sounds, smells, and activities surrounding an infant may cause a pet to see the baby as…
Clear The Shelter
Help us Clear The Shelter! The Animal Welfare League of Arlington will once again join NBC4 to participate in Clear the Shelters, a nationwide pet adoption event! Thanks to a generous sponsorship from Incentive Technology Group (iTG), all adoption fees will be waived on Saturday, August 19th as part of the the nationwide Clear the…
Low-cost Rabies & Microchip Clinic
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. Waiting is outside so dress…
September Fund Run
Please join Team Rescue Tails, the official athletic club supporting the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, at our next monthly “Fund Run” on Friday, September 8. Details are as follows: What: Healthy Pet 5k Fund Run/Walk When: Friday, September 8, 2017 Where: New District Brewing Company The Route What Time: Check-in begins at 6 pm…
Bottle Baby Kitten Class
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Windgate Pooch Paddle & BBQ
Bring your pooch and join the residents of Windgate I & II for their annual Pooch Paddle & BBQ benefiting AWLA! This event is open to all, even if you don't live in the community, so come join us for an afternoon of food, fun, and soggy dogs! $5 donation encouraged to participate in the…
Pizza for Pets at Joe’s Place
Join us on Wednesday, September 20th at Joe's Place and eat pizza to support homeless pets! Joe's Place will be hosting a special dining day for the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, donating a percentage of sales from lunch and dinner on September 20th to AWLA. Help us support our community by marking your calendars…
Bunny Spa Day
Join AWLA and Friends of Rabbits for a Bunny Spa Day on Saturday, September 23rd from 12:30pm-3:30pm! Here's a chance to totally pamper your bunnies, so bring in your rabbit for a mani-pedi, grooming, and a massage by Bunny Masseuse Aileen! Bunny Spa Day is a fundraiser to help both the rabbits at AWLA and…
Bottle Baby Kitten Class
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Low-cost Rabies & Microchip Clinic
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. Waiting is outside so dress…
Puppy Yoga with Beth A Wolfe Yoga
Join us for a very special yoga class with a litter of adorable beagle mix puppies! This is an all-level, mellow, yoga practice for people ages 10 and older. (Children under 15 MUST practice ALONG with an adult.) We will practice yoga at the shelter while the puppies roam and play around us. Bring your…
October Fund Run
Please join Team Rescue Tails, the official athletic club supporting the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, at our next monthly “Fund Run” on Friday, October 6. Details are as follows: What: Healthy Pet 5k Fund Run/Walk When: Friday, October 6, 2017 Where: New District Brewing Company The Route What Time: Check-in begins at 6 pm…
Ride to the Rescue with CycleBar
Do good and feel good at CycleBar Columbia Pike on Saturday, October 7th! CycleBar has donated 15 bikes in their 10:30 am class to AWLA and 100% of your $25 donation will go to helping Arlington's animals find compassionate and permanent homes! Space is limited and the class fills up fast, so book your spot…
Pet Loss Support
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…
Baby-Ready Pets Class
Every year, thousands of animals are turned into shelters by parents concerned about how their pet may affect the health and safety of their new baby. Any pet can have undesirable, although natural reactions to a new baby. New sounds, smells, and activities surrounding an infant may cause a pet to see the baby as…
Low-cost Rabies & Microchip Clinic
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. Waiting is outside so dress…
Kitten Yoga: Halloween Edition!
Join us for a special Kitten Yoga class, Halloween Style! All-level, mellow, halloween-themed yoga practice for people ages 10 and older. (Children under 18 MUST practice ALONG with an adult.) We will practice yoga at the shelter while shelter kitties roam among us. BYO yoga mat, and the Animal Welfare League of Arlington will provide…
AWLA Movie Night (for kids ages 6-10 years old)
Register now for AWLA's Movie night for children ages 6-10 year old. Movie night is from 6:30-8:30 PM. Registered participants are invited to attend in PJs and to bring a blanket/pillow for cozy movie viewing. We will be playing an animal movie, have an animal interaction and serve cheese pizza, popcorn, and lemonade to participants.…
Low-cost Rabies & Microchip Clinic
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. Waiting is outside so dress…
Holiday Movie Night…..with Puppies! (21 and over)
$30 per person *please be aware: this is a 21+ event* BYOB - beverages & blankets - guests are welcome to bring their own snacks Pizza (vegetarian) provided! GET FESTIVE * BE MERRY * PET PUPPIES *Please be aware: these are very young puppies and not housebroken! Bathroom accidents will happen, so please do not…
Join Us At the Gifts That Gift Hope Alternative Gift Fair
Please join AWLA at Discovery Elementary School located at 5241 N. 36th St, Arlington, VA 22207 on Saturday, December 9th from 10 AM-2 PM for the 7th Annual Gifts That Give Hope Alternative Gift Fair. What a wonderful way to get in the holiday spirit! At a Gifts That Give Hope event, you can support our community and find unique and meaningful…
Holiday Gift Wrapping to Support AWLA at the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City
Join us for holiday Gift wrapping at the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, Arlington, VA 22202 in front of Nordstrom on level 1 of the mall. AWLA volunteers will wrap your gifts and will be selling AWLA calendars (cash only). AWLA will receive 50% of the proceeds for this event for wrapping and 100% for…
Baby-Ready Pets Class
Every year, thousands of animals are turned into shelters by parents concerned about how their pet may affect the health and safety of their new baby. Any pet can have undesirable, although natural reactions to a new baby. New sounds, smells, and activities surrounding an infant may cause a pet to see the baby as…
Join us at AWLA for Holiday Gift Wrapping to Support AWLA
Join us for Holiday Gift wrapping at Animal Welfare League of Arlington. AWLA volunteers will wrap your gifts. There is a suggested donation of $3 for one item or $10 for four items AWLA will receive 100% of the proceeds for this event.
AWLA 2018 Kid’s Club Registration is OPEN!
AWLA's 2018 Kid's Club is for children ages 10-13 years old. AWLA 2018 Kid's Club members will meet monthly on scheduled Mondays in 2018 to learn about how AWLA operates, meet AWLA staff and/or area animal welfare professionals (at select meetings), learn about animals in our care and much more. Kids club members will also…
Deck The Kennels (with Kongs and Catnip!)
Join us on December 22nd and help us Deck the Kennels with Kongs and Catnip! You're invited to stop by the shelter anytime between 1pm - 4pm to make fun and delicious enrichment activities for our shelter pets. After you finish your creations, you can walk through the shelter and take a look at all…
Join us at the Holiday Photo Booth at the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City to Support AWLA!
Please join us at the Holiday Photo Booth (for people only) at the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, 1100 S Hayes St, Arlington, VA 22202 look for our booth! AWLA volunteers will be taking fun holiday photos of your friends and family. Take a break from your shopping to capture a holiday memory!
Join us for Your Last Minute Holiday Gift Wrapping at AWLA to Support AWLA!
Join us for your last minute holiday gift wrapping at Animal Welfare League of Arlington. AWLA volunteers will wrap your gifts. There is a suggested donation of $3 for one item or $10 for four items AWLA will receive 100% of the proceeds for this event.
Red Cross Blood Drive at AWLA
Please join us for a Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, January 2 from 10:00 AM- 2:30 PM at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington in the Education Room. To schedule an appointment, please sign up online. Please follow blood drive signs when you arrive for your appointment. You can complete your Rapid Pass on the…
Pet Loss Support
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…
Puppy Yoga with Beth A Wolfe
Join us for a very special yoga class with a litter of adorable beagle mix puppies! This is an all-level, mellow, yoga practice for people ages 10 and older. (Children under 15 MUST practice ALONG with an adult.) We will practice yoga at the shelter while the puppies roam and play around us. Bring your…
Kid’s Movie Night at AWLA (for ages 6-10 years old)
Register now for AWLA's Movie night for children ages 6-10 year old. Movie night is from 6:30-8:30 PM. Registered participants are invited to attend in PJs and to bring a blanket/pillow for cozy movie viewing. We will be playing an animal movie, have an animal interaction and serve cheese pizza, popcorn, and lemonade to participants.…
Low-cost Rabies & Microchip Clinic
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. Waiting is outside so dress…
Insta-Pets: How to Make Your Pet Instagram Famous
Is your dog the cutest thing since sliced bread, but they still only have 15 followers on Instagram? Does your cat do more tricks than Penn & Teller, but only your mom and dad are seeing the amazing feats? Have you set up the cutest Instagram account ever for your animal, but you can't get over…
Baby-Ready Pets Class
Every year, thousands of animals are turned into shelters by parents concerned about how their pet may affect the health and safety of their new baby. Any pet can have undesirable, although natural reactions to a new baby. New sounds, smells, and activities surrounding an infant may cause a pet to see the baby as…
Doggy Massage Class
Prepare you and your true love for the gift of massage this Valentine's Day. Come learn the benefits of doggy massage, how to perform it, and how to enhance your doggy's life with this fun and informative class. This class will include a brief introduction to doggy massage and its benefits followed by a…
Grown-Up Movie Night…with Puppies!
Watch a movie, cuddle puppies, help shelter animals! On Tuesday, March 13th, from 7-9pm, we'll have a pop-up movie night for grown-ups to come cuddle some puppies and watch a movie! We've got five adorable chihuahua mix puppies looking for people to socialize with while they prepare to find their forever homes. Tickets are $30…
Low-Cost Rabies & Microchip Clinic
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. Waiting is outside so dress…
Pet Nutrition 101
What Are You Buying with Your Pet Food? Grain-free. All-natural. High protein. Real meat. Superfood. View Event A pet’s diet is the most critical factor in their health and longevity. Are you confident with the food you offer your furry companion? Recalls of commercial foods are frequently in the news, labeling can be misleading and…
AWLA Career Day for ages 13-18 years old. Registration required(space limited)-CANCELLED
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATION Is your teen (ages 13-18) interested in a career with animals? Sign your teen up for AWLA's Career Day on Tuesday, March 27th from 12- 4 PM. This event is FREE but registration is REQUIRED as this event is space-limited and ONLINE ONLY. Participants in our AWLA…
Kitten Academy New Foster Training
It's kitten season and AWLA is holding a training session for people interested in joining our Kitten Academy foster team. Registrants will be divided into classes - Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior - based upon experience-level, and training will be customized accordingly. If you have questions about the class, please email foster@awla.org! We look forward…
A Talk with Gene Baur, Founder of Farm Sanctuary
Join as we welcome Gene Baur to AWLA!
Gene Baur has been hailed as “the conscience of the food movement” by Time magazine. Since the mid-1980s, he has traveled extensively, campaigning to raise awareness about the abuses of industrialized factory farming and our system of cheap food production.
A pioneer in the field of undercover investigations and farm animal rescue, Gene has visited hundreds of farms, stockyards, and slaughterhouses, documenting the deplorable conditions. His pictures and videos exposing factory farming cruelties have aired nationally and internationally, educating millions about the plight of modern farm animals, and his rescue work inspired an international farm sanctuary movement.
Pet Loss Support Group
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…
The Asher House Meet n Greet & Adoption Event
The Asher House is on a mission across the country! With his six rescue dogs in tow, Lee Asher is highlighting the importance of companionship and pet adoption and he’ll be making a stop at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington on Thursday, April 12th from 3-5 p.m. for a special meet 'n' greet and adoption event!…
AWLA Animal Ambassadors: Foster Program Info Session
Join us at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington on April 14th to learn more about becoming an AWLA Animal Ambassador! Animal Ambassadors is a new part of our current Foster Program that focuses on getting adoption ready dogs (and sometimes cats!) out of the kennels and into foster homes so that their personalities can…
Baby-Ready Pets Class
Every year, thousands of animals are turned into shelters by parents concerned about how their pet may affect the health and safety of their new baby. Any pet can have undesirable, although natural reactions to a new baby. New sounds, smells, and activities surrounding an infant may cause a pet to see the baby as…
Support AWLA by dining at Sushi-Zen Japanese Restaurant
Who knew you could eat sushi and help animals in need at the same time?! Treat yourself to a delicious dinner at Sushi Zen Japanese Restaurant on April 18th and up to 20% of proceeds will be donated directly to AWLA! AWLA will receive an additional $5 for each new person that applies for the…
Concert in the Vines
Join Keller Williams Capitol Properties for the 6th KW Rocks! Concert in the Vines + Silent Auction - featuring Phoenix 90! 100% of net proceeds go to make a difference toward Main Street Child Development Center, Roc Solid Foundation and the Animal Welfare League of Arlington. WHEN: Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 7:00pm WHERE: Paradise…
Dinner with a Purpose
Are you HUNGRY to help a worthwhile cause? Please join the Arlington Jaycees on Monday April 23 from 6pm to 9pm at the Silver Diner in Clarendon as we partner with the AWLA to improve the lives of animals in need. Here’s how it works: Come for dinner on April 23 anytime between 6pm and 9pm and Silver Diner will donate a portion of the proceeds…
Hiking with Your Pets by REI
Have you ever wanted to go hiking with your dog but you don't know where to start?
Do you hike with your dog all the time, but want to learn about some better gear to take with you?
And what about "leave no trace"...does that apply to your dog too??
We'll answer all of these questions and more at this one-hour talk on all things hiking with pets. REI experts will be here to inform you how to responsibly hike with your pet (dog or cat), what are some good pet-friendly trails, and fill you in on what supplies are necessary (and some accessories that are just fun to have with you)!
Stand Up For Pits with Rebecca Corry
The Stand Up For Pits Foundation is thrilled to be coming back to Arlington for the Stand Up For Pits comedy tour with Rebecca Corry, and this year AWLA is so thrilled to be one of the benefiting shelters! The SUFP Foundation is dedicated to ending abuse, discrimination and saving the lives of pitbull-type dogs.…
Adoption Event at PetSmart
Meet adoptable animals at PetSmart (6100-A Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA) on Friday, April 27th from 3:30PM-6:30PM!
Adoption Event at PetSmart
Join AWLA at PetSmart in Falls Church (6100-A Arlington Blvd) to meet adoptable puppies, and maybe even take home a new best friend!
Kitten College Foster Info Session
The Animal Welfare League of Arlington has opened the region's first neonatal kitten nursery in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area! Join us on May 3rd from 6:30PM-8:00PM to learn more about becoming a Kitten College foster! The Animal Welfare League of Arlington is one of the only municipal shelters in the nation that takes in kittens from…
Ask The Trainer
Karen Baragona, owner of Eager Beagle Dog Training, will be at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington on May 6th from noon-2pm for a new Ask The Trainer session! Members of the public are welcomed to stop by her booth in our lobby and talk to Karen about any training questions or issues they may have!…
Adoption Event at Kriser’s Natural Pet Store
Join AWLA at Kriser's Natural Pet (2509 N. Franklin Rd., Arlington, VA) this Sunday from 12:30PM-3:30PM for a kitten adoption event! Ana, Elsa, and Olaf, three adorable 2-month old kittens, will be available for adoption at the event. You may remember these kittens from a few months ago, when they were found in a…
Walk for the Animals
Lace up your shoes, leash up your pup, and get ready to Walk for the Animals! On Saturday, May 12, from 9AM to 1PM, join us and more than 600 local animal lovers and their canine companions for our annual Walk for the Animals, which benefits our shelter animals and supports the services and programs we…
Join Us at the Taste of Arlington
Join us on Sunday, May 20 from 12-7pm when the Ballston Business Improvement District will host the 30th annual Taste of Arlington presented by Courthaus Social. This exciting and highly anticipated event transforms Wilson Boulevard and neighboring streets into a family-friendly street festival with dining, music and entertainment for all ages. AWLA will be near the Bark Park!…
Career Open House
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Low-Cost Rabies & Microchip Clinic
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. Waiting is outside so dress…
Memorial Day Weekend Adoption Event
Join us for a special Memorial Day weekend adoption event! Adoption fees will be waived for all active military, veterans, and emergency service personnel. AWLA has a large number of dogs, cats, rabbits, and other pets that are looking for new homes, just in time for the holiday weekend! *Regular adoption procedures will still apply, so we…
