Kitten Yoga
Yoga with Kittens! Please 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…
Join us at the Arlington County Fair
AWLA will be at the Arlington County Fair August 16th-18th! Please drop by our indoor booth during the indoor fair hours to ask questions and learn about community services/resources available…
CPRO Movie Night: E.T. the Extraterrestrial
AWLA is excited to be a special guest at the Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization's Movie Night on August 16th, with a showing of "E.T. the Extraterrestrial"! Join us for a…
Clear the Shelters!
One of the best days of the year is back - Clear the Shelters will take place at AWLA on August 17th, from 11-4PM! Adoption fees will be waived for…
CPRO Movie Night: Life in the Doghouse
AWLA is excited to be a special guest at the Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization's Movie Night on August 17th, with a showing of "Life in the Doghouse"! Join us for…
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!…
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…
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,…
Join us at WAGS N’ WHISKERS in Shirlington
Stop by the AWLA booth at Wags 'n' Whiskers. Wags n’ Whiskers is a community-oriented event for animal-loving shoppers of all ages to spend an afternoon at The Village at Shirlington…
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!…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
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.…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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*!…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Adopt an Awkward Roommate
VirtualAWLA 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…
Pet Yoga with Elina
VirtualFitness 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,…
AWLA Calendar Contest
VirtualBring 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…
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…
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…
Smarty Pets: A Look Inside Animal Control
VirtualKids 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…
Kids Workshop: Wild Babies
Learn all about the new wildlife you might be seeing in your own backyard, from fawns and bunnies to birds and squirrels. Learn all about the needs of these animals…
Stand-Pup Comedy Show
VirtualDogs, Cats, and Comedians - It's Stand Pup Comedy Online! A fun online event in support of our mission starring celebrity comedians, adoptable pets, and YOU! Past performers have been…
National Rescue Dog Day Adoption Event
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesFrom Thursday, May 20 to Sunday, May 23, AWLA is offering 50% off dog adoption fees* in honor of National Rescue Dog Day! Standard adoption policies and procedures apply.…
Smarty Pets: Beekeeping Basics
Virtual
Birth-Day of Giving
Kids Workshop: Cuddling with Neonatal Kittens
Did you know the AWLA helps more than 800 kittens each year? Learn all about small kittens from when they are born blind and deaf to being old enough for…
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…
Adoption Event with Posh Pets
Nature's Nibbles 2601 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA, United StatesJoin AWLA and Posh Pets on Saturday, June 13 to meet adoptable animals and bring home a new best friend! * Standard adoption policies and procedures apply.
Cat World Domination Adoption Event
Prepare to meet your new overlords! June 24th is Cat World Domination Day, and to honor our new feline overlords, we are offering Name-Your-Price adoption fees on all of our…
Kids Workshop: Partying with Parakeets
Have you ever thought about owning a bird? Learn about how intelligent these animals are and the care they need to thrive. We will also dive into their dancing and…
Putt-Putt For Pets
Jefferson District Park 7900 Lee Hwy, Arlington, VA, United StatesBasic Manners Class
Our Basic Manners Class is a four-week series that will cover the basic cues your dog needs to know: "sit", "down", "stay", and more. We use positive reinforcement training methods…
Smarty Pets: Guide to Guinea Pigs
VirtualLow-Cost Rabies & Microchip Clinic
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesGet your pets their vaccines or a microchip at AWLA! AWLA offers rabies vaccines, distemper vaccines (DAPPv for dogs and HCPCh for cats), and microchips for cats and dogs. These…
Walk for the Animals – Rollerskate Meetup
This event has been rescheduled to Saturday, July 24th due to poor weather. Thank you! You don't just have to Walk for the Animals, you can run, bike...or rollerskate! This…
Walk for the Animals Walk Meet-Up
Fort Ward Park 4301 W Braddock Rd, Alexandria, VA, United StatesJoin AWLA for an in-person Walk Meet-Up! This casual hangout is to gather together, get some fresh air, exercise, and (of course) chat about all things animals. Hang out with…
Meow Luau Adoption Event
Our cats are ready to pāʻina with you at our Meow Luau! From Friday, June 30 to Sunday, August 1, we are offering FREE adoptions* for all of our adult cats…
Kids Workshop: Hamsters & Rats
After this workshop, your kids will fall in love with rats and hamsters for the same reason Ron Weasley loved his pet rat! This lesson will introduce kids to the…
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…
CANCELLED – Walk for the Animals Walk Meet-Up
Bon Air Park 850 N Lexington St, Arlington, VA, United States*This event has been canceled due to poor weather.* Join Special Event Coordinator, Hollie, for the next Walk for the Animals Meet-up with a dog-friendly walk and talk Wednesday, August…
