Smarty Pets: A Guide To Pet-Friendly Housing
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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 at your table, you can foster a dog, cat, or small companion animal and give them a much-deserved break from their kennels over the holidays!…
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 homes of Arlington Co. pet families who need a little extra support during the holiday season. Registration for deliveries will open on Friday, December 3rd.…
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, and help them cope with that fear. Use simple games to help your dog use their "think brain" rather than their "fight/flight/freeze brain". Teach your…
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 to foster a stronger relationship with your dog as you learn together as a team. Whether you've had your dog for a week or a…
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 to honor her legacy by taking part in the #BettyWhiteChallenge. The #BettyWhiteChallenge urges animal lovers (and Betty White lovers) across the nation to donate to…
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 more. We'll also get a very special visit from some adorable puppies that are currently in our care! Click here to sign up
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 date. In the meantime, you can check out these other low-cost vaccine clinics in our area: Vetco Clinics Animal Welfare League of Alexandria Vaccine Clinics…
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 clinics are by appointment only from 9 to 11am, and walks up are welcome from 11am to 12pm. We will accommodate as many walk-ups as…
