Home for the Holidays
Home for the Holidays is back and the shelter is under construction! If you’re staying in town for the holiday season and have extra room in your home, you can foster a dog, cat, or small companion animal and give them a much-deserved break from their kennels over the holidays! We're preparing for construction and…
Santa Paws at Dogma Bakery: SOLD OUT
Santa Paws Photos with Dogma Bakery Friday, December 8 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Village at Shirlington Bring your pets to meet Santa at Dogma Bakery’s 15th Annual Santa Paws photos! For a $30 donation, you’ll receive a digital photo of your pet with Santa, perfect for holiday cards or sharing with friends and family.…
Kids CARE Club: DIY Pet Toys
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesPets love new toys, and you can make some yourself! Come learn how to create fun, safe toys for your furry friends at home. It's going to be paws-itively awesome! Kids CARE Club (Creating a Responsible Environment) is a program series for animal lovers ages 4-10 and their families to learn how to keep pets…
Low-Cost Vaccine & 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 clinics are by reservation only. You must register in advance for a designated time. Registration for this clinic will open the Friday in the week prior.…
Kids CARE Club: Finding Forever Homes
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesEver wonder how we help animals find their new families? Join us to learn how we help our shelter pets get adopted, create exciting adoption posters, and meet some pets searching for their forever homes! Kids CARE Club (Creating a Responsible Environment) is a program series for animal lovers ages 4-10 and their families to…
Cupid-Approved Pet Portraits
Celebrate your love for your furry friend with a professional photo shoot! For just $75, you’ll receive 1-3 professional digital photographs of your pet, expertly captured by Julie Gould of Bright Eyes Photos.
Paint Your Pet – SOLD OUT
Learn how to paint your pet with watercolor! Join local artist Alexandra Schmeling for a two-hour class that will take you through the basics of watercolors to create a finished watercoloring painting of your fur baby.
Find Your Player 2 Adoption Event
Looking for your Player 2? This Valentine’s weekend, level up your love at our Name-Your Price adoption event! From February 14-17, you can set your own adoption fee for any pet 6 months or older—because every hero needs a sidekick, and every adventure is better with a furry friend by your side! Whether you're celebrating…
Low-Cost Vaccine & 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 clinics are by reservation only. You must register in advance for a designated time. Registration for this clinic will open the Friday in the week prior.…
Paint Your Pet – SOLD OUT
Learn how to paint your pet with watercolor! Join local artist Alexandra Schmeling for a two-hour class that will take you through the basics of watercolors to create a finished watercoloring painting of your fur baby.
Kids CARE Club: Birds in your Backyard
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesTweet, tweet! Let's learn about the birds that live near us and how you can help make your yard a bird-friendly place. You’ll also make a fun craft to attract feathered friends! Kids CARE Club (Creating a Responsible Environment) is a program series for animal lovers ages 4-10 and their families to learn how to…
We’re Expecting! Kitten & Wildlife Shower
Spring is baby season, and we’re throwing a shower to celebrate! Join us on March 8th to learn about the incredible work that goes into caring for kittens and baby wildlife at our shelter. You’ll get to meet some of our tiniest residents, hear about the challenges and rewards of baby season, and discover how…
Low-Cost Vaccine & 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 clinics are by reservation only. You must register in advance for a designated time. Registration for this clinic will open the Friday in the week prior.…