Animal Welfare League of Arlington

Deck The Kennels (with Kongs and Catnip!)
2017-12-22 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
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 the adorable adoptable animals your hard work will help over the next few months! We’ll also have a shelter scavenger hunt you can participate in (with prizes!). Attendees will need to bring their own supplies – you can choose from three different enrichment activities to make (or make all three!):
Stuff a Kong for a Dog
You will need to bring:
Kong toy (any size, can be purchased from any pet store or online)
Small can of wet dog food (any brand) OR Kong Stuff’n Easy Treat (or Cheese Whiz)
Make a Puzzle for a Cat
You will need to bring:
Toilet paper or paper towel tube(s)
Cat treats or catnip (or both)
Optional: tissue paper box
Make a Brown Bag Lunch for a Bunny (or Guinea Pig, etc)
You will need to bring:
Brown paper bag(s)
Old newspaper
Cheerios
Optional: dried banana (no sugar added), timothy hay
Bring your items on December 22nd anytime between 1pm and 4pm and we will show you how to make an awesome enrichment toy for a shelter pet! If you have leftover supplies, you are welcome to leave them at the shelter so that we can make more enrichment toys in the future. If you want to participate but are unable to attend, you can make the enrichment toys at home and drop them off anytime! Here are instructions for our dog enrichment toy, our cat enrichment toy, and our bunny enrichment toy.
We are also accepting holiday donations for our shelter animals – check out our Amazon Wishlist! Even easier, donate to our Holiday Match Campaign!

AWLA 2018 Kid's Club Registration is OPEN!
2017-12-20 08:00 - 2018-01-20 17:00
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 assist in special service projects that help AWLA and our animals!
Registration is now open for AWLA’s 2018 Kid’s Club for kids ages 10- 13 years old. Registration is required and space is LIMITED. Registration is $120 per child for 2018 (includes participation in all of AWLA 2018 Kid’s Club meetings and activities). AWLA Kid’s club members will also receive an AWLA Kid’s Club T-shirt that Kid’s Club members help to design!
All AWLA 2018 Monthly Kid’s Club meetings will include time for animal interactions but we are not able to advertise what type of animal the kids will interact with in advance as we do not know who we’ll have available that will be age-appropriate. Note: If your child has severe allergies to cats, dogs, or small companion (bunnies,ferrets, guinea pigs, birds, etc.) animals this may not be an appropriate club for your child.

AWLA’s 2018 Kid’s Club scheduled dates are as follows:
January 29, 2018
February 26, 2018
March 19, 2018
April 23, 2018
May 21, 2018
June 11, 2018
July 2, 2018
August 20, 2018
September 10, 2018
October 22,2018
November 19, 2018
December 17, 2018

Registering for AWLA’s 2018 Kid’s Club:

AWLA’s 2018 Kid’s Club is now FULL. To wait-list your child, please go here.
Should you have any questions about AWLA 2018 Kid’s Club, please reach out to Jennifer Newman, Director of Community Programs at (703) 931-9241, ext 213.

Join us at AWLA for Holiday Gift Wrapping to Support AWLA
2017-12-17 11:00 - 15:00
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.

Baby-Ready Pets Class
2017-12-11 18:30 - 20:30, 2017-10-23 18:30 - 20:30
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 competition, prey, or even a toy.
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 safe and (relatively) stress-free experience for all. This seminar is based on a program created by the Providence Animal Rescue League and the Rhode Island SPCA, and has been endorsed by the ASPCA. The Animal Welfare League of Arlington’s staff will present Baby-Ready Pets for expectant parents in a two-hour workshop at the League.
After the program, participants may call or e-mail follow-up questions if they need additional support. Participants will also receive helpful handouts and a CD of baby sounds to help desensitize their pets to the sounds of the new arrival. This is a HUMAN-ONLY class, please leave your pets at home. Baby-Ready Pets sessions are from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, 2650 S. Arlington Mill Drive.
There is no fee for the class, but donations are welcome. Reservations are required and space is limited.
To see all available class dates and register for a class, please visit our Baby-Ready Pets Registration Page.

Holiday Gift Wrapping to Support AWLA at the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City
2017-12-10 12:00 - 18:00
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 calendar sales.

Join Us At the Gifts That Gift Hope Alternative Gift Fair
2017-12-09 10:00 - 14:00
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 gifts for loved ones, co-workers, teachers and holiday hosts. We welcome you to learn more about locally based nonprofit organizations. Enjoy face painting, crafts and other children’s activities.
Shoppers of all ages are making GTGH an annual tradition, and young shoppers in particular come back each year to learn the true meaning of giving by participating in the Gifts that Give Hope Fair.
To learn more about the Gifts that Give Hope fair, visit: http://www.giftsthatgivehope.org/arlington
Can’t Attend the Fair? Shop Online Here: https://squareup.com/store/gifts-that-give-hope-nova

Holiday Movie Night.....with Puppies! (21 and over)
2017-12-08 18:30 - 21:00
$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 bring any blankets/pillows/etc that you don’t mind getting dirty. Thank you!*

For questions regarding this event, please call (703) 931 9241 or email the Special Events Associate at awaigand@awla.org

Low-cost Rabies & Microchip Clinic
2017-12-07 18:30 - 20:30, 2017-10-26 18:30 - 20:30
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 appropriately for the weather.
Rabies shot: $10.00
24PetWatch MiniChip: $35.00

AWLA Movie Night (for kids ages 6-10 years old)
2017-11-17 18:30 - 20:30
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.
Registration fee is $30 for the first child and $20 for each additional sibling.
To see movie title, please click on registration link below.
Click here to register for AWLA Movie night!
Upon the submission of the registration form, a link to pay the required fee will appear. Registration form submissions without the appropriate fee payment will be considered to be invalid/incomplete and will not guarantee a reservation for your child.
If the event has reached capacity, you will be directed to a wait-list form to complete and will be notified to complete your registration/payment only if/when a space opens up (with at least 24 hours notice).
Please note: There will be an animal interaction with movie night attendees but we are not able to advertise what type of animal the kids will interact with in advance as we do not know who we’ll have available that will be age-appropriate. If your child has severe allergies to cats, dogs, or small companion (bunnies,ferrets, guinea pigs, birds, etc.) animals this may not be an appropriate event for them to attend.

Kitten Yoga: Halloween Edition!
2017-10-27 19:00 - 20:00
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 the kittens! Yoga starts at 7:00pm and is $20/per person. Get your tickets here!
***There may or may not be kittens in costumes depending on how they’re feeling that day! But hey, if YOU want to come in costume we won’t say no to that!***

Pet Loss Support
2017-10-11 19:00 - 20:30
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 also experienced a similar loss.
For more than 25 years, Kathy Reiter has helped pet owners cope with their loss through Pet Loss Support Group meetings at local shelters.
Kathy is recognized as the area’s leading authority on pet loss. Kathy is a psychiatric social worker with a specialty in grief and bereavement. She has appeared on Good Morning America,CBS News with Dan Rather and PBS. Kathy has also been featured in The Washington Post, Better Homes and Gardens, Good Housekeeping and other widely-circulated magazines.
Kathy was instrumental in establishing the hospice movement in the United States and was directly responsible for the construction of the first hospice in Arlington, VA. While the Arlington hospice was being built, Kathy’s beloved cat, Prince, was diagnosed with a terminal illness. While being experienced in human loss, Kathy was now faced with impending pet loss of her animal friend. Kathy turned for help, for resources, and yet found none. Through her own personal experience, Kathy came to realize the need for pet loss support, and generously offers her gentle support to anyone who is grappling with such a loss.
The support group will meet quarterly at 7:00 pm on the second Wednesday of January, April, July, and October at the shelter. There is no charge to attend these meetings, and all are welcome. No reservations are required.

Ride to the Rescue with CycleBar
2017-10-07 10:30 - 11:30
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 now!
How to sign up:
1. Click here to add one class to your cart (if you are new to CycleBar, you might need to set up your profile first) and checkout.
2. Click here to go to the class and reserve your bike!
CycleBar provides you with free cycling shoe rental, a free water bottle, free coffee, and free snacks, and there is free parking in the building. If you have any problems signing up, please email columbiapike@cyclebar.com.

October Fund Run
2017-10-06 18:00 - 21:00
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 and the run/walk begins at 6:30 pm
Hang out at New District Brewing Company after the run/walk for extended happy hour specials until 8:30 pm just for participants!
Please note: strollers and children under the age of 18 are permitted to run or walk, but must be accompanied by an adult. Children over 6 years of age must register. Also, only two-legged runners allowed this time, please do not bring your four legged running friends. Thank you for your understanding!
Your contribution and participation makes a big difference in the lives of the animals! If you attend four of our monthly Fund Runs/Walks, you will get a Team Rescue Tails t-shirt! We look forward to running with you for a good cause! For more information on how to join Team Rescue Tails please visit www.teamrescuetails.com or email: awlateamrescuetails@gmail.com.
Thank you again for your support!
Sincerely,
Shana McDanold & Jenn Toussaint
Team Rescue Tails Co-Presidents

Puppy Yoga with Beth A Wolfe Yoga
2017-09-29 19:00 - 20:00
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 own yoga mat! This event will sell out fast so get your tickets today!
*PLEASE NOTE: these are young puppies who are not housebroken – pee and poop will happen! We cannot be held responsible for any personal items getting messy. These puppies are not old enough to be adopted just yet so we won’t be accepting applications at the event*
*PLEASE NOTE: these are young puppies who are not housebroken – pee and poop will happen! We cannot be held responsible for any personal items getting messy. These puppies are not old enough to be adopted just yet so we won’t be accepting applications at the event*

Low-cost Rabies & Microchip Clinic
2017-09-28 18:30 - 20:30, 2017-08-24 18:30 - 20:30
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 appropriately for the weather.
Rabies shot:$10.00
24PetWatch MiniChip: $35.00

Bottle Baby Kitten Class
2017-09-25 18:30 - 21:00, 2017-09-14 18:30 - 21:00

Bunny Spa Day
2017-09-23 12:30 - 15:30
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 Friends of Rabbits. Appointments are $30 per rabbit. Reservations are required as Friends of Rabbits has a limited number of appointments available. Please email info@friendsofrabbits.org to make your reservation!

Pizza for Pets at Joe's Place
2017-09-20 10:30 - 22:00
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 to dine with us that day!

Windgate Pooch Paddle & BBQ
2017-09-17 17:00 - 20:00
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 pooch paddle. Hamburgers and hot dogs provided, bring a side/dessert/beverage to share!

September Fund Run
2017-09-08 18:00 - 21:00
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 and the run/walk begins at 6:30 pm
Hang out at New District Brewing Company after the run/walk for extended happy hour specials until 8:30 pm just for participants!
Please note: strollers and children under the age of 18 are permitted to run or walk, but must be accompanied by an adult. Children over 6 years of age must register. Also, only two-legged runners allowed this time, please do not bring your four legged running friends. Thank you for your understanding!
Your contribution and participation makes a big difference in the lives of the animals! If you attend four of our monthly Fund Runs/Walks, you will get a Team Rescue Tails t-shirt! We look forward to running with you for a good cause! For more information on how to join Team Rescue Tails please visit www.teamrescuetails.com or email: awlateamrescuetails@gmail.com.
Thank you again for your support!
Sincerely,
Shana McDanold & Jenn Toussaint
Team Rescue Tails Co-Presidents

Clear The Shelter
2017-08-19 12:00 - 16:00
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 Shelters initiative that seeks to find new homes for homeless pets! Last year we adopted out 27 animals in just one day – we hope to beat that number this year!
What to Expect
Clear the Shelters is a fun and exciting day, but it’s also a busy one! Come prepared to wait before meeting and adopting your new pet, as lots of people come out to adopt and support AWLA! We can only allow a certain number of adopters into our facility at a time, so please come prepared to spend some time outside while you wait.
What You Need To Adopt
Must be 18 years or older to adopt.
Must have a current, valid photo I.D.
If current address is not listed on your I.D., you must bring proof of your current address.
If you rent, please bring rental permission from your landlord or management company. Make sure to read your lease’s pet policy thoroughly – some leases require extra paperwork, such as a pet addendum.
We will not place pets on hold for this event – all pets must be adopted the same day at the time of application. Because of the nature of this event, we will not be able to accommodate your resident dog meeting adoptable dogs at the shelter. However, we will discuss how to introduce your resident dog to a new dog in your home and will provide assistance after adoption.
All adoption fees are waived, but please be prepared for the following potential costs:
Mandatory dog licenses for Arlington County residents – $10
Dog collar (all dogs must go home wearing a leash and collar) – price varies
Dog Adoption Kit (includes collar, leash, select treats and toys) – $30
Cardboard cat carrier (if you do not have your own carrier) – $5
Cat collar (all cats must go home wearing a collar) – price varies
Cat Adoption kit (includes collar and select treats and toys) – $20
Any other pet supplies you may wish to purchase!
Available animals can be seen here!

Baby-Ready Pets
2017-08-14 18:30 - 20:30
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 competition, prey, or even a toy.
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 safe and (relatively) stress-free experience for all. This seminar is based on a program created by the Providence Animal Rescue League and the Rhode Island SPCA, and has been endorsed by the ASPCA. The Animal Welfare League of Arlington’s staff will present Baby-Ready Pets for expectant parents in a two-hour workshop at the League.
After the program, participants may call or e-mail follow-up questions if they need additional support. Participants will also receive helpful handouts and a CD of baby sounds to help desensitize their pets to the sounds of the new arrival. This is a HUMAN-ONLY class, please leave your pets at home. Baby-Ready Pets sessions are from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, 2650 S. Arlington Mill Drive.
There is no fee for the class, but donations are welcome. Reservations are required and space is limited.
To see available class dates and register for a class, please visit our Baby-Ready Pets Registration Page.

August Fund Run
2017-08-04 18:00 - 21:00
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 and the run/walk begins at 6:30 pm
Hang out at New District Brewing Company after the run/walk for extended happy hour specials until 8:30 pm just for participants!
Please note: strollers and children under the age of 18 are permitted to run or walk, but must be accompanied by an adult. Children over 6 years of age must register. Also, only two-legged runners allowed this time, please do not bring your four legged running friends. Thank you for your understanding!
Your contribution and participation makes a big difference in the lives of the animals! If you attend four of our monthly Fund Runs/Walks, you will get a Team Rescue Tails t-shirt! We look forward to running with you for a good cause! For more information on how to join Team Rescue Tails please visit www.teamrescuetails.com or email: awlateamrescuetails@gmail.com.
Thank you again for your support!
Sincerely,
Shana McDanold & Jenn Toussaint
Team Rescue Tails Co-Presidents

Bottle Baby Kitten Class
2017-08-01 18:30 - 20:00
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 see you there!

Crafting for Shelter Animals
2017-08-01 18:00 - 20:00
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. Three Cats And A Dog will be on hand with patterns and knitting advice. Please bring your own yarn and needles. Click here for knitting ideas and inspiration! Other types of crafts are also welcome, from crocheting and sewing, to fleece blankets and more! If you have an idea for something to make for a shelter pet, bring your ideas and supplies and come craft with us! We are always in need of bandanas, blankets, and toys.
This event is FREE and registration is not required.
Want to knit for shelter animals but can’t make it? Email threecatsanddogknit@gmail.com

AWLA 2017 Calendar Contest
2017-08-01 12:00 - 2017-08-31 12:00
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 year, you helped us raise $46,000 in just one month – let’s see if we can beat that number this year and raise even more for homeless animals in Arlington County. So get your cameras out, get your pets glammed up, and get snapping! May the cutest pet win!
Everyone’s a winner! Every photo entered into the AWLA Calendar Contest will be featured in our 2018 calendar.
GRAND PRIZE (1)
This year, the pet with the most votes will win our Grand Prize:

Your pet’s photo on the cover of our 2018 calendar!
A professional photo-shoot with Jeremy Robbin Photography (www.jrobbinphotography.com/)
A feature on the inside cover of the calendar with photos from your professional photo-shoot.
Your pet’s photo (or video) featured on the home-page of our website for three months.
Your pet’s photo printed, framed, and hung on our “Winner’s Wall” in the AWLA lobby!

1st Place Prize (12)
The top 12 pet photos with the most votes (after the grand prize winner) will be featured as “Pet of the Month” with an above-the-fold half page placement.
2nd Place Prize (24)
The next 24 pets with the highest votes (after Grand Prize and 1st place winners) will be featured with an above-the-fold, quarter page placement.
Everyone’s A Winner!
The remaining pets will be featured throughout the calendar. No matter how many votes your pet received, they will be a part of the calendar!

The entry fee for each photo is $25 and 1 vote = $1. Please check the contest website for more information and to enter!
