Animal Welfare League of Arlington

Low-Cost Rabies & Microchip Clinic
2018-05-24 18:30 - 20:30, 2018-03-22 18:30 - 20:30, 2018-01-25 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
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

Career Open House
2018-05-22 12:00 - 14:00
Are you looking for a career in animal care? Come learn about work in animal welfare and see first-hand what type of care and clinical skills are needed.
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Animal Welfare League of Arlington
Bring your resume! Interested candidates may interview at the event. You can view open positions here.

Join Us at the Taste of Arlington
2018-05-20 12:00 - 19:00
Join us on Sunday, May 20 from 12-7pm when the Ballston Business Improvement District will host the 30th annual Taste of Arlington presented by Courthaus Social. This exciting and highly anticipated event transforms Wilson Boulevard and neighboring streets into a family-friendly street festival with dining, music and entertainment for all ages. AWLA will be near the Bark Park!
BallstonGive’s 31st Annual Taste of Arlington is the largest food+beer+music+kids+dog festival showcasing the diversity of Arlington’s food scene and attracting nearly 25,000 people.The exciting and highly anticipated festival transforms downtown Ballston into a family-friendly street festival with dining, music and entertainment for all ages. Taste of Arlington is located along Wilson Boulevard from N. Randolph Street to N. Lincoln Street. The hours are from noon to 7pm on Sunday, May 20th.
NEW THIS YEAR:

VIP Passes will be available for purchase to enter the festival an hour early
More than 50 of Arlington’s best restaurants and food trucks will serve up their specialties at this year’s event
The KidZone will be hosted by The Arlington Arts Center
BarkPark will be set up at Oakland Park
Taste of Arlington is going back to free entry

Each year since 2012 a portion of Taste of Arlington event proceeds are donated to the Arlington based charities. BallstonGives has raised over $180,000 for local charities. This year’s donation will benefit Arlington Food Assistance Center, Arlington Street People’s Assistance Network, Animal Welfare League of Arlington, Arlington Arts Center, Volunteer Arlington, Leadership Center for Excellence and Arlington Chamber of Commerce.

Walk for the Animals
2018-05-12 09:00 - 13:00
Lace up your shoes, leash up your pup, and get ready to Walk for the Animals!
On Saturday, May 12, from 9AM to 1PM, join us and more than 600 local animal lovers and their canine companions for our annual Walk for the Animals, which benefits our shelter animals and supports the services and programs we provide to the Arlington community.
Since our first Walk more than 20 years ago, our annual Walk for the Animals has become our biggest fundraiser, providing life-saving funds that have provided critical medical care, food, shelter, training, and adoption services for tens of thousands of animals. Will you help us get to this year’s fundraising goal of $78,000?
*TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EARLY BIRD PRICING – TICKETS ONLY $25 FROM NOW UNTIL MARCH 23RD*
Click here to get your tickets and start fundraising!

Adoption Event at Kriser's Natural Pet Store
2018-05-06 12:30 - 15:30
Join AWLA at Kriser’s Natural Pet (2509 N. Franklin Rd., Arlington, VA) this Sunday from 12:30PM-3:30PM for a kitten adoption event!

Ana, Elsa, and Olaf, three adorable 2-month old kittens, will be available for adoption at the event. You may remember these kittens from a few months ago, when they were found in a window-well after a particularly cold night, frozen and almost lifeless. Luckily, we were able to save the kittens through our Kitten College Program and now they are healthy, strong, and ready to find their new homes!

Please bring valid ID and proof of address if you are interested in adopting.

Ask The Trainer
2018-05-06 12:00 - 14:00
Karen Baragona, owner of Eager Beagle Dog Training, will be at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington on May 6th from noon-2pm for a new Ask The Trainer session! Members of the public are welcomed to stop by her booth in our lobby and talk to Karen about any training questions or issues they may have!
Karen is a certified professional dog trainer (CPDT-KA) and has worked with hundreds of dogs and their people in training classes, home settings, and animal shelters. She is also a licensed educator with Family Paws Parent Education, helping families with dogs prepare for–and adjust to–life with babies and toddlers.
This series is FREE.

Kitten College Foster Info Session
2018-05-03 18:30 - 20:00
The Animal Welfare League of Arlington has opened the region’s first neonatal kitten nursery in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area!
Join us on May 3rd from 6:30PM-8:00PM to learn more about becoming a Kitten College foster!
The Animal Welfare League of Arlington is one of the only municipal shelters in the nation that takes in kittens from other jurisdictions. In fact, AWLA takes in just a very few kittens from Arlington County, thanks to our highly successful trap-neuter-return program that has greatly reduced the population of feral cats. Instead, the Kitten College answers the needs of shelters and groups in DC, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. We take in orphaned and sick kittens that require bottle-feeding and specialized care; some remain in the College for intensive care, while others go to our expansive network of foster caregivers.
During the session we will cover fostering basics, policies and procedures, and teach potential fosters how to bottle feed, about common neonatal kitten health issues, and more!
The Kitten College opened in late July 2017 and by year’s end had taken in 356 kittens ages newborn to eight weeks; during the entire previous year (2016) AWLA took in 92 kittens of the same age. In just five months the College tripled the number of kittens saved while also increasing their survival rate! So far in 2018 we are on track to reach our goal of saving 1,000 kittens! We hope you’ll join us and help us save even more lives this year!

Adoption Event at PetSmart
2018-05-03 15:00 - 17:00
Join AWLA at PetSmart in Falls Church (6100-A Arlington Blvd) to meet adoptable puppies, and maybe even take home a new best friend!

Adoption Event at PetSmart
2018-04-27 15:30 - 18:30
Meet adoptable animals at PetSmart (6100-A Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA) on Friday, April 27th from 3:30PM-6:30PM!

Stand Up For Pits with Rebecca Corry
2018-04-26 19:30 - 22:00
The Stand Up For Pits Foundation is thrilled to be coming back to Arlington for the Stand Up For Pits comedy tour with Rebecca Corry, and this year AWLA is so thrilled to be one of the benefiting shelters!
The SUFP Foundation is dedicated to ending abuse, discrimination and saving the lives of pitbull-type dogs. Stand Up For Pits events help to educate, advocate and save lives. Pitbull-type dogs are born inherently good and deserve to be protected, respected and treated with compassion and without prejudice.
AWLA will be hosting a silent auction, selling merchandise, and bringing adoptable dogs to meet all of you!
Click here to get your tickets to the show!

Hiking with Your Pets by REI
2018-04-25 19:00 - 20:00

Dinner with a Purpose
2018-04-23 18:00 - 21:00
Are you HUNGRY to help a worthwhile cause? Please join the Arlington Jaycees on Monday April 23 from 6pm to 9pm at the Silver Diner in Clarendon as we partner with the AWLA to improve the lives of animals in need.
Here’s how it works: Come for dinner on April 23 anytime between 6pm and 9pm and Silver Diner will donate a portion of the proceeds to the AWLA. EVERYONE who eats at SD during that time period counts, so please invite family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, Facebook friends, and anyone else you know!! The more people the better!!!
As an added bonus, the Arlington Jaycees will be collecting donations of AWLA WISH LIST items such as dog/cat toys and treats, new or gently used towels and gift cards to Target, Home Depot, Staples, PetsMart, or Amazon. The Jaycees will be there with bins to collect your donated items.
The Arlington Jaycees are a leadership training and community service organization for men and women between the ages of 21 and 40. They have been serving the Arlington community for 70 years. For more information about the Jaycees, visit their webpage http://varlingtonjaycees.blogspot.com. For upcoming events and activities, visit their Meetup page, https://www.meetup.com/ArlingtonJaycees.

Silver Diner is a family-friendly restaurant that reinvented the diner experience by creating a menu featuring classic American favorites that are healthy and feature locally grown produce. To view their menu, visit www.silverdiner.com.

Concert in the Vines
2018-04-21 19:00 - 22:00
Join Keller Williams Capitol Properties for the 6th KW Rocks! Concert in the Vines + Silent Auction – featuring Phoenix 90! 100% of net proceeds go to make a difference toward Main Street Child Development Center, Roc Solid Foundation and the Animal Welfare League of Arlington.

WHEN: Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 7:00pm
WHERE: Paradise Springs Winery
13219 Yates Ford Road, Clifton, VA 20124

Purchase Tickets or Make Donation HERE:
https://kwrocksconcertinthevines.eventbrite.com/

Find out more about Phoenix 90: http://phoenix90rock.wixsite.com/phoenix90/info

Place: Paradise Springs Winery http://www.paradisespringswinery.com/

Support AWLA by dining at Sushi-Zen Japanese Restaurant
2018-04-18 11:30 - 21:30
Who knew you could eat sushi and help animals in need at the same time?!
Treat yourself to a delicious dinner at Sushi Zen Japanese Restaurant on April 18th and up to 20% of proceeds will be donated directly to AWLA!
AWLA will receive an additional $5 for each new person that applies for the restaurant’s Royalty Rewards program, a free customer loyalty program, on April 18th.

Baby-Ready Pets Class
2018-04-16 18:30 - 20:30, 2018-02-05 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.

AWLA Animal Ambassadors: Foster Program Info Session
2018-04-14 11:00 - 12:00
Join us at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington on April 14th to learn more about becoming an AWLA Animal Ambassador! Animal Ambassadors is a new part of our current Foster Program that focuses on getting adoption ready dogs (and sometimes cats!) out of the kennels and into foster homes so that their personalities can shine!
Animal Ambassadors is a little different from our regular Foster Program; since these pets will be available for adoption from their foster home, foster families will be an active, integral part of finding a permanent family for their foster pets.
During our info session we’ll go over fostering basics, training philosophies, and how to market your foster pet and help find them a new home! Of course, AWLA will provide all supplies and medical care you will need for your foster pet.
We hope you’ll join us to learn more about this brand new program! This info session is free to attend but we do require registration:
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The Asher House Meet n Greet & Adoption Event
2018-04-12 15:00
The Asher House is on a mission across the country! With his six rescue dogs in tow, Lee Asher is highlighting the importance of companionship and pet adoption and he’ll be making a stop at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington on Thursday, April 12th from 3-5 p.m. for a special meet ‘n’ greet and adoption event!
Traveling the forty-eight Continental United States with six rescue dogs in one RV, the Asher House has already made multiple stops at animal shelters in California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. At each shelter they visit with the shelter pups, visit with our supporters and feature adoptable dogs!
With a social media following of over 150,000 fans and a Kickstarter campaign that has raised over $57k, Lee Asher’s spotlight is helping many dogs—who have waited months for adoption—find their forever homes.
We are so thrilled to welcome the Asher House as they continue their adventurous undertaking. The meet and greet is free to the public and is a special opportunity for followers to meet Lee Asher and his six canine companions. Of course, we will also have adoptable dogs for you to meet (and hopefully take home with you)!
Those interested in learning more about Lee’s journey with his dogs can follow them @theasherhouse on Facebook and Instagram.

Pet Loss Support Group
2018-04-11 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.

A Talk with Gene Baur, Founder of Farm Sanctuary
2018-04-10 19:00 - 19:45

Kitten Academy New Foster Training
2018-03-29 18:30 - 20:00
It’s kitten season and AWLA is holding a training session for people interested in joining our Kitten Academy foster team.

Registrants will be divided into classes – Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior – based upon experience-level, and training will be customized accordingly.
If you have questions about the class, please email foster@awla.org!
We look forward to seeing you!

AWLA Career Day for ages 13-18 years old. Registration required(space limited)-CANCELLED
2018-03-27 12:00 - 16:00
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATION

Is your teen (ages 13-18) interested in a career with animals? Sign your teen up for AWLA’s Career Day on Tuesday, March 27th from 12- 4 PM. This event is FREE but registration is REQUIRED as this event is space-limited and ONLINE ONLY.

Participants in our AWLA Career Day will meet shelter staff and hear about several different careers in animal welfare, learn about AWLA, tour our facility and have a chance to ask questions about their career interests. The registration form must be completed by a Parent or legal guardian. THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATION

Pet Nutrition 101
2018-03-26 19:00 - 20:00
What Are You Buying with Your Pet Food?
Grain-free. All-natural. High protein. Real meat. Superfood.
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A pet’s diet is the most critical factor in their health and longevity. Are you confident with the food you offer your furry companion? Recalls of commercial foods are frequently in the news, labeling can be misleading and new studies have uncovered nutritional deficiencies even with the best of brands. PetSage founder and pet care coach, Terri Grow, will share her more than 20 years of experience to help you navigate the pet food maze, avoid label traps and figure out what foods are the best for your pet. Terri will also offer a glimpse into how the globalization of the pet food industry affects not only the food in your pet’s bowl, but your family’s environmental footprint.
All proceeds from this event directly benefit the animals at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington.
For tickets, click below!
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Please contact Anna at awaigand@awla.org with any questions!

Grown-Up Movie Night...with Puppies!
2018-03-13 19:00 - 21:00
Watch a movie, cuddle puppies, help shelter animals!
On Tuesday, March 13th, from 7-9pm, we’ll have a pop-up movie night for grown-ups to come cuddle some puppies and watch a movie! We’ve got five adorable chihuahua mix puppies looking for people to socialize with while they prepare to find their forever homes.
Tickets are $30 (includes vegetarian pizza), and all proceeds directly benefit the shelter and its animals. BYO – blankets, snacks, and drinks! This event is for adults aged 21 and over.
*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.

Doggy Massage Class
2018-02-07 19:00 - 20:00
Prepare you and your true love for the gift of massage this Valentine’s Day. Come learn the benefits of doggy massage, how to perform it, and how to enhance your doggy’s life with this fun and informative class.

This class will include a brief introduction to doggy massage and its benefits followed by a 30-minute demonstration with time for questions at the end of the demonstration.

Our own Animal Care Technician, Kat H., will be guiding the class. Kat started her career working with animals in 2003 at CLAH, an animal hospital in West Virginia. There she practiced as a kennel assistant and vet tech assistant. She worked to rehabilitate injured dogs using massage and underwater treadmills. She graduated from the American Institute of Massage in 2008 and practiced deep tissue and trigger point massage for 8 years in Richmond, VA.

PLEASE NOTE: Auditor tickets are for one person only (no dog allowed with you).

Dog + Participant tickets are for hands-on training with your dog. If you are signing up for this ticket type, please make sure that your animal is both people- and dog-friendly. They must be able to focus on you and settle in a room of other people and animals. Only five spots are available for Dog + Participants.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Anna at awaigand@awla.org.

All proceeds benefit the Animal Welfare League of Arlington.

Insta-Pets: How to Make Your Pet Instagram Famous
2018-01-31 18:30 - 19:30
Is your dog the cutest thing since sliced bread, but they still only have 15 followers on Instagram?
Does your cat do more tricks than Penn & Teller, but only your mom and dad are seeing the amazing feats?
Have you set up the cutest Instagram account ever for your animal, but you can’t get over your follower plateau?
AWLA is here to help!
We will be hosting the metro D.C. area’s most popular animal Instas to share their knowledge, tips, and tricks of the trade for how to add followers, boost likes, and just be the darned cutest. Izzy the chow (@izzythechow), lovebirds Sebastian and Luna (@sebastianlovesluna), Navy the corgi (@navycorgi), and Lynx Meownuel Purranda (@lynx.meownuel.purranda) and their parents will all be here to tell you everything they know.
Panel discussion from 6:30-7:30pm. Tickets will be limited, so please purchase in advance.
While our famous Insta-animals will be present, please leave your four-legged stars at home so they can prep for their moment in the spotlight.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Anna Waigand at awaigand@awla.org.

Kid's Movie Night at AWLA (for ages 6-10 years old)
2018-01-19 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.
Registration has closed for the 1/19/18 Movie night- stay tuned to our event page for upcoming movie nights!
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.

Puppy Yoga with Beth A Wolfe
2018-01-16 17:30 - 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!
*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*
This event has SOLD OUT. Please check back for future dates!
