Animal Welfare League of Arlington

Kitten Yoga
2020-02-27 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
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 pets and registration fees benefit the shelter!
Click here to get your tickets before they’re gone!

Cupid's Cuties Adoption Event
2020-03-04 12:00 - 2020-03-08 16:00
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 Wednesday, March 4, to Sunday, March 8, we are offering $14 adoption fees for ‘Cupid’s Cuties’, who are pets that have been at the shelter a little longer at most, or need a little extra TLC. You can see which pets are included by looking for “I’m a Cupid Cutie” on their website profile or kennel at the shelter. Standard adoption policies apply.

CANCELLED - Adoption Event at Loyal Companion
2020-03-07 10:00 - 12:00
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 on hand to help you choose your new pet and guide you through the adoption process. Standard adoption policies and procedures apply. Find out which pets we are bringing each month by following us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter!
Loyal Companion Pet Store: 2501 N Harrison St, Arlington, VA 22207

Smarty Pets: Cat Enrichment - Clicker Training
2020-03-10 18:30 - 19:30

CANCELED - Adoption Event at Petsmart
2020-03-14 10:00 - 12:00
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 you through the adoption process. Standard adoption policies and procedures apply. Find out which pets we are bringing each month by following us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter!
Petsmart: 3351 VA-110 #10, Alexandria, VA 22305

CANCELED - Adoption Event at Dogma Bakery
2020-03-21 10:00 - 12:00
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 guide you through the adoption process. Standard adoption policies and procedures apply. Find out which pets we are bringing each month by following us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter!
Dogma Bakery: 2772 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA 22206

CANCELED - Adoption Event at PetValu
2020-03-21 10:00 - 12:00
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 you through the adoption process. Standard adoption policies and procedures apply. Find out which pets we are bringing each month by following us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter!
PetValu: 3652 King St, Alexandria, VA 22302

CANCELED - Low-Cost Rabies Vaccine & Microchip Clinic
2020-03-26 18:30 - 20:30
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 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.
Please do not bring dogs that are aggressive to people or to other animals. If any dog becomes aggressive, AWLA staff may try to stop an attack by humane methods which may include but are not limited to noise, citronella spray, and barriers. If your dog behaves aggressively, he or she will not be treated at the clinic.
Give your pet the protection of a 24PetWatch MiniChip. Each year thousands of lost and abandoned animals are taken in by shelters and humane societies across the country. Some of these animals never make it home because they can’t be identified. Microchipping offers the only truly permanent method of identifying your pet and linking the animal back to you, the owner.
Rabies shot:$10.00
Microchip (including registration): $35.00

(Virtual) Smarty Pets: Canine Clicker Training
2020-04-16 18:00 - 19:00

Smarty Pets: Canine Body Language
2020-04-25 11:00 - 12:00

(Virtual) Smarty Pets: Scent Work Games
2020-04-30 18:00 - 19:00

Virtual Smarty Pets: Feline Body Language
2020-05-09 11:00 - 12:00

(Virtual) Smarty Pets: Puppy 101
2020-05-14 18:00 - 19:00

Virtual Puppy Yoga
2020-05-21 18:00 - 19:00
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 some easy stretching and a few balancing poses, appropriate and fun for all.
Click here to register today!

Porch Portraits
2020-05-23 08:00 - 2020-05-24 18:00, 2020-05-30 08:00 - 2020-05-31 18:00

Find Love Online Adoption Event
2020-05-27 09:00 - 2020-05-31 19:00
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.

(Virtual) Smarty Pets: Kittens 101
2020-05-28 18:00 - 19:00

AWLA Calendar Contest
2020-06-01 08:00 - 2020-06-30 12:00
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 vote equals life-saving funds that care for animals in need. From tiny kittens, senior pups, injured wildlife, pet parents in need, and everything in between, your support guides us on our mission to improve the lives of pets and people in Arlington County.
So what are you waiting for? We KNOW you have adorable photos of your pet on your phone – and if you don’t it’s time to start snapping! May the cutest pet win! ENTER HERE!
NEW THIS YEAR:
This time around we will be printing a 16-month 2020/21 calendar!
In order to continue practicing social distancing, ALL calendars will be shipped directly to anyone who enters the contest or purchases a calendar. All orders must be placed by June 30th in order to have a calendar(s) shipped to you.
Grand Prize (1)
Your pet’s photo on the cover of our 2020 calendar!
A professional photo-shoot with Mike Leonard Photo*.
A feature on the inside cover of the calendar.
Your pet’s photo featured on the home-page of our website for one month.
An 8×10 original watercolor portrait of your pet by Alexandra Schmeling.
A $100 gift card to AWLA’s online merch store.
*Due to social distancing, this is only available for pets that can be safely taken outdoors.
1st Place Prize (16)
NEW THIS YEAR – as this year’s calendar will be a 16-month calendar, the next 16 pets with the most votes will have their photo featured for a specific month on a half-page of the calendar (½ page, above-the-fold).
2nd Place Prize (32)
NEW THIS YEAR – the next 32 pets with the most votes will have their photo featured for a specific month on a quarter-page of the calendar (1/4 page, above-the-fold).
Everyone’s A Winner!
The remaining pets will be featured in order of votes received. No matter how many votes your pet receives, they will be a part of the calendar!

National Adoption Weekend
2020-06-05 12:00 - 2020-06-07 16:00
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/

Virtual Smarty Pets: Going Back To Work
2020-06-06 11:00 - 12:00

Virtual Smarty Pets: Reactive Dog Behavior
2020-06-11 18:00 - 19:00

Smarty Pets for Kids: Becoming a Veterinarian
2020-06-18 12:30 - 13:30

Virtual Smarty Pets: Crate Training
2020-07-02 18:00 - 19:00

Smarty Pets: Pet Boarding 101
2020-07-14 18:30 - 19:30

Virtual Smarty Pets: Baby-Ready Pets
2020-07-25 11:00 - 12:00

Virtual Smarty Pets: Yours, Mine, or Ours?
2020-07-30 18:00 - 19:00

Virtual Smarty Pets: Dog Walking 101
2020-08-06 06:00 - 19:00

Drive-Up Rabies & Microchip Clinic
2020-08-27 18:30 - 20:30
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 at appropriate distances of at least 6 feet in all situations.
If you arrive after your designated time, you will lose your spot.
All dogs must be on a leash, and all cats in carriers, even in your vehicle.
If your pet is reactive to humans or other animals, please do not sign up for this clinic, and seek advice from a veterinarian.
The clinic is outdoors in the AWLA parking lot. Arriving in your vehicle is preferred. If you arrive on foot you will still be assigned a parking space.
Rabies shots are $10, microchips are $35
NO CASH, card payment only!
All paperwork (rabies certificates and microchip registration forms) will be done digitally, you must have a working email address to register for this clinic and to complete necessary clinic paperwork. Please bring a device with which you can check your email to the clinic.
If you want a 3 year rabies shot, you must bring proof of prior rabies shot (vet records or rabies certificates only, or dog licenses only, tags do not count).

Once you have signed up, AWLA will contact you via email to complete necessary paperwork ahead of the clinic. Payment for services is due at the 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. All dogs must be on leash and cats must be in carriers.
Give your pet the protection of a 24PetWatch MiniChip. Each year thousands of lost and abandoned animals are taken in by shelters and humane societies across the country. Some of these animals never make it home because they can’t be identified. Microchipping offers the only truly permanent method of identifying your pet and linking the animal back to you, the owner.

Walk for the Animals
2020-09-12 16:00 - 19:00
