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
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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…
Smarty Pets: Adoptions 101
VirtualHike with your Hound
Gulf Branch Nature Center 3608 Military Rd, 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…
Walk for the Animals – Meet an ACO!
Stop by James Hunter Dog Park with your pup on Thursday, September 9 at 5:00 p.m. to say hello to AWLA Sergeant of Animal Control Cliff Ballena. He'll be bringing…
Walk for the Animals
Kids Workshop: Careers with Animals
Does your child want to work with animals when they grow up? Learn about the various jobs that work with animals and meet some cool people in these positions. Sign…
Community Care Clinic
Four Mile Run Park 3831 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA, United StatesGet FREE vaccinations for pets and services and supplies for people at our Community Care Clinic! Free vaccinations for cats and dogs against rabies, distemper and parvovirus. Supplies and services…
Learn To Make Dog Treats
Join our friends at From Politics To Pastry for a homemade dog treats baking class! 50% of all class registration fees will be donated to the AWLA. From Politics To…
Empty The Shelters
Adopt a new pet for just $25 at AWLA during Bissell Pet Foundation's Empty The Shelters adoption event*! We have so many wonderful animals waiting to become part of…
Kids Workshops: Into the Night with Bats & Owls
Learn all about these creatures of the night. This Halloween-themed lesson will introduce your kids to the wonders of bats and owls. Sign Up Now AWLA is now hosting…
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: Dog Socialization
VirtualCommunity Care Fair
Join us at the Serrano Apartments for a Community Care Fair for Pets and People! On Thursday, October 14th from 4-6PM, bring your family and pets to the Serrano Apartments…
Story Time Club
Children aged 5-7 are invited to join us at the shelter for a very special storytime! During each storytime, we will have a special guest read a story and tell…
Tarot Teachings
Smarty Pets: Common Cat Conundrums
VirtualBunny Bonanza Adoption Event
We are full to the brim with rabbits, guinea pigs, parakeets, hamsters, and more! From Friday, November 12 until Sunday, November 21, get half off adoption fees for ALL small…
Giving Tuesday 2021
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Smarty Pets: A Guide To Pet-Friendly Housing
VirtualStuff the Sleigh
Home for the Holidays
Back again in 2021 by popular demand, you can take a shelter pet Home for the Holidays! If you're staying in town for the holiday season and have extra room…
Holiday Pet Pantry Delivery
On Friday, December 24, 2021 AWLA staff and volunteers will be delivering parcels of pet food (wet and dry), treats, litter, and other supplies for cats and dogs to the…
Gutsy Mutts Confidence Building Class
Our Gutsy Mutts class will help you: Coax your dog out of their shell - at their own pace. Read your dog's body language, recognize signs of stress and/or fear,…
Basic 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…
Betty White Challenge
Happy Birthday, Betty 💖 Betty White was a true animal advocate who worked her entire life to make a profound difference in the lives of homeless pets. We’re so grateful…
Kids Workshop – Puppies!
Learn all about puppies during our interactive virtual Zoom workshop! During this 1-hour program, kids will learn all about the developmental stages of puppies, the benefits of spaying/neutering animals, and…
Canceled Low-Cost Vaccine & Microchip Clinic
Due to a local Winter Weather Advisory and below-freezing temperatures, this clinic is canceled. Our next clinic is scheduled for February 26th, and registration will open one week before that…
Low-Cost Vaccine & Microchip Clinic
Get 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…
Get Lucky! Adoption Event
You'll have the luck of the Irish if you visit AWLA from March 16-20 because all of our dogs' adoption fees will be FREE*! We have so many adorable dogs…
Free Pet Vaccine Clinic
AWLA is holding a FREE Vaccine Clinic on Saturday, March 19 from 9am - 12pm (or until vaccines run out) thanks to PetCo Love and Bissell Pet Foundation! Rabies and…
Adopt, Swap & Roll
We're partnering with Sacred Roller Skate Supply for a pop-up adoption event and gear swap! Join us on Sunday, March 20 from 9am-12pm to meet adoptable dogs, sell/swap skate gear,…
It’s A Zoo In Here – Adoption Event
It's a zoo here at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington! We have rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, parakeets, sugar gliders, and more available for adoption! We are quickly running…
Paint Your Pet! SOLD OUT
Join us at Wine & Design for a Paint Your Pet party! The amazing artists at Wine & Design will guide you step-by-step to complete your very own masterpiece of…
Smarty Pets: Pet Loss
VirtualLow-Cost Vaccine & Microchip Clinic
Get 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…
Empty the Shelters
Join AWLA and BISSELL Pet Foundation to “Empty the Shelters”! BISSELL Pet Foundation is sponsoring reduced adoption fees of $25 for all adult dogs and cats* from May 2-8. AWLA…
Calendar Contest
Now is your chance to give your pet the ultimate spotlight with their photo on the cover of our 2022/2023 16-month calendar! Each photo entry and vote equals life-saving funds…
Smarty Pets: Barking Basics
VirtualLow-Cost Vaccine & Microchip Clinic
Get 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…
Community Care Clinic
AWLA's Community Care Clinics provide veterinary wellness exams, vaccines, flea and tick preventatives, supplies, and more for your pet. We also provide a variety of wellness services for the whole…
It’s A Small World – Adoption Event
The Animal Welfare League of Arlington and our friends at Fairfax County Animal Shelter are overflowing with small companion animals in need of homes! To help find new homes…
Empty The Shelters
AWLA's kennels are FULL - help us Empty the Shelter! To help find homes for all of our wonderful animals, AWLA is taking part in Bissell Pet Foundation's 'Empty the…
Vaccine & Microchip Clinic
Get your pets their vaccines or a microchip at AWLA! Get your pet vaccinated or microchip for FREE at our upcoming clinic! AWLA offers rabies vaccines, distemper vaccines (DAPPv for…
Kitten Yoga
Join AWLA and Beth A Wolfe Yoga for an all-level, mellow, playful yoga practice for people ages 10 and older. Yoga instructor Beth Wolfe will lead a casual yoga practice…
National Dog Day Adoption Event
In honor of National Dog Day, AWLA is offering FREE adoption fees for all of our big dogs*! *Dogs over 30lbs and more than 1 year old. Standard policies…
AWLA Career Fair
Are you looking for a career in animal care? Join us on Tuesday, August 30th from 10am-12pm and 4pm-6pm for our AWLA Career Fair! During our Career Fair we will…
Walk for the Animals
Low-Cost Vaccine & Microchip Clinic
Get 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…
Empty the Shelters
It's time to Empty the Shelters! From October 1-8, AWLA is offering $50 adoption fees for all cats and dogs (and FREE adoption fees for all small companion animals) thanks…
Book Launch: Hershey’s Adventurous Life
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesJoin us on Saturday, October 8 from 5 - 7pm for the launch of local author Ogie Gardizi’s book, Hershey’s Adventurous Life! Meet the author and the hero of her…
Smarty Pets: Estate Planning for Pets
VirtualFurry Friends of Fall
Mussel Bar & Grille 800 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA, United StatesPack up your pup and join AWLA at Mussel Bar & Grille on Saturday, October 15 for a Fall Yappy Hour! Enjoy food and drink specials, giveaways, treats for…
