Animal Welfare League of Arlington

Santa Paws at Dogma Bakery: SOLD OUT
2024-12-08 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | VA
Santa Paws Photos with Dogma Bakery
Friday, December 8
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Village at Shirlington
Bring your pets to meet Santa at Dogma Bakery’s 15th Annual Santa Paws photos! For a $30 donation, you’ll receive a digital photo of your pet with Santa, perfect for holiday cards or sharing with friends and family. On Sunday, December 8, 100% of proceeds from the event will be donated to AWLA, supporting animals in need in our community. Spots fill up fast, so sign up today to secure your time with Santa:
Sign Up Here!
Make this holiday season paws-itively magical for you and your furry friends!

Home for the Holidays
2024-12-07 12:00 - 2024-12-23 19:00 | VA
Home for the Holidays is back and the shelter is under construction!
If you’re staying in town for the holiday season and have extra room in your home, you can foster a dog, cat, or small companion animal and give them a much-deserved break from their kennels over the holidays! We’re preparing for construction and need your help to get as many animals as possible into temporary foster homes.

Basic supplies will be provided by the shelter – please see the list below.
Foster families must be able to pick up a pet at the shelter between Dec 7-23, and be able to keep them in their home until at least Jan 12.
Foster families must live in Virginia, Maryland, or D.C., and cannot travel out of the area with their foster pets.
Foster families must follow all rules and guidelines of our foster program.
Foster families will be matched up with a pet on a first-come, first-match basis, and we cannot guarantee every family interested in taking part will be able to foster a pet.

If you are interested in fostering a pet during our Home for the Holidays event, please visit the shelter on a day you can bring home a foster pet to be matched up with a pet. AWLA cannot guarantee a foster placement.
If you choose to adopt your foster pet at the end of the foster period, you’ll get 50% off your adoption fee!
AWLA will provide:
Dogs: food, leash, harness.
Cats: food, bowls, litter box, litter, bed, toys.
Small companion animals: enclosure, food, hay and CareFresh bedding (fosters will need to refill these themselves), litter box, enrichment items, bowls.
Due to our current supply inventory, all other items must be purchased by the foster family.

Low-Cost Vaccine & Microchip Clinic
2024-12-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Animal Welfare League of Arlington, 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, 22206, United States
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 reservation only. You must register in advance for a designated time. Registration for this clinic will open the Friday in the week prior.
Registration for this clinic opens on November 29, 2024.
Click Here To Register
Rabies shots are $15, distemper shots are free, and microchips are $35.

NO CASH, card payment only.
All humans must wear a mask at all times and maintain an appropriate distance 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. Retractable leashes are not allowed.
If your pet is reactive to humans or other animals, please do not sign up for this clinic. We ask that you seek advice from a veterinarian.
The clinic is indoors in the AWLA Education Room. Waiting is outside, so please dress appropriately for the weather.
If you want a three-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).
Distemper shots are based on the age, and vaccine history of each pet. If you do not bring proof your pet has received this vaccine before and is not past due, they will need a booster in 2-4 weeks.
We do not offer 3 year distemper shots.

All paperwork for this clinic will be done at the clinic.
Additional Information About Rabies Vaccinations
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 leashes and cats must be in carriers.
Additional Information About Microchipping
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 cannot be identified. Microchipping offers the only truly permanent method of identifying your pet and linking the animal back to you, the owner.
*Dates are subject to change at the discretion of AWLA

Kids C.A.R.E. Club Holiday Pawty
2024-12-06 17:30 - 18:30 | Animal Welfare League of Arlington, 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, 22206, United States
Join us this December for our Kids CARE Club (Creating a Responsible Environment) Holiday Paw-ty, where kids and their families can learn how to keep pets and wildlife safe through fun, hands-on activities. For our Holiday Paw-ty, we’ll be decorating “cookies” for our shelter dogs, creating a festive craft, and discovering how foster families give pets a warm and loving home—during the holidays and all year long!
Open to children ages 4 – 10 years old. Caregivers are required to attend with their children. If you’re bringing multiple kids, please reserve a spot for each child. While this program is free, donations to our Humane Education fund are greatly appreciated and help us continue offering engaging programs like this one!
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Light Up The Village
2024-12-05 18:00 - 20:30 | VA
Light Up The Village: Support AWLA While Celebrating the Season!
Join us for the annual Light Up The Village event at The Village at Shirlington on Thursday, December 5, from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Enjoy holiday performances, festive activities, and the dazzling tree lighting ceremony!
Stop by Dogma Bakery & Boutique during the event to contribute to the Animal Welfare League of Arlington’s Pet Pantry. You can purchase heavily discounted pet food and supplies at Dogma, or bring pre-purchased items to donate. Dogma will deliver all donations directly to AWLA to help pets in need this holiday season.
Don’t miss this magical evening filled with community spirit, holiday cheer, and an opportunity to make a difference!
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Empty The Shelters
2024-12-01 12:00 - 2024-12-06 19:00 | VA
Join us for Empty the Shelters, sponsored by BISSELL Pet Foundation!
From December 1–6, adoption fees for all adult cats and dogs (6 months and older) will be just $50.
Adoption saves two lives—the pet you bring home and the one who takes their place in the shelter. As the nation’s largest funded adoption event, Empty the Shelters helps homeless pets find families by making adoption more affordable for prospective pet owners. BISSELL Pet Foundation supports participating organizations by reimbursing for each pet adopted, ensuring even more lives are saved.
Every adoption includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, a microchip, and endless love. Let’s work together to give these amazing pets the gift of a home this holiday season.
Meet Our Pets

Low-Cost Vaccine & Microchip Clinic
2024-10-17 06:30 - 20:30 | Animal Welfare League of Arlington, 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, 22206, United States
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 reservation only. You must register in advance for a designated time. Registration for this clinic will open the Friday in the week prior.
This clinic is SOLD OUT.
Rabies shots are $15, distemper shots are free, and microchips are $35.

NO CASH, card payment only.
All humans must wear a mask at all times and maintain an appropriate distance 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. Retractable leashes are not allowed.
If your pet is reactive to humans or other animals, please do not sign up for this clinic. We ask that you seek advice from a veterinarian.
The clinic is indoors in the AWLA Education Room. Waiting is outside, so please dress appropriately for the weather.
If you want a three-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).
Distemper shots are based on the age, and vaccine history of each pet. If you do not bring proof your pet has received this vaccine before and is not past due, they will need a booster in 2-4 weeks.
We do not offer 3 year distemper shots.

All paperwork for this clinic will be done at the clinic.
Additional Information About Rabies Vaccinations
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 leashes and cats must be in carriers.
Additional Information About Microchipping
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 cannot be identified. Microchipping offers the only truly permanent method of identifying your pet and linking the animal back to you, the owner.
*Dates are subject to change at the discretion of AWLA

Kids CARE Club: Happy Howl-o-Ween
2024-10-15 17:00 - 18:00 | Animal Welfare League of Arlington, 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, 22206, United States
Kids CARE Club (Creating a Responsible Environment) is a program series for animal lovers ages 5-9 and their families to learn how to keep pets and wildlife safe through hands-on activities and crafts. Join us this October for a Howl-oween themed evening, including a spooky craft, DIY dog treats, and a how-to on keeping animals safe this holiday!
Parents must attend along with their children. If you have multiple children attending, please purchase one spot each. Although Kids CARE Club is a free program, donations to our Humane Education fund are appreciated and help us to provide more children’s programs like these!

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AWLA Calendar Contest
2024-10-01 12:00 - 2024-10-31 12:00 | VA
Calendar Contest will open October 1st, 2024 for Entries and Votes!
Now is your chance to give your pet the ultimate spotlight with their photo on the cover of our 2025 calendar!

Each photo entry and vote equals life-saving funds for animals in need. From tiny kittens, to senior pups, injured wildlife, pet parents in need, and everything in between, your participation supports our mission to improve the lives of pets and people in Arlington County.
Between October 1st – October 31st, you can upload your pets’ photos ($25 donation per photo entry) and ask your friends and family to cast votes ($1 per vote, 5 vote minimum) online.
So what are you waiting for? We know you have thousands of photographs of your pet. Or start snapping!
May the cutest pet photo win!
Enter and Vote in the Calendar Contest

Low-Cost Vaccine & Microchip Clinic
2024-09-22 09:00 - 12:00 | VA
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 reservation only. You must register in advance for a designated time. Registration for this clinic will open the Friday in the week prior.
Registration for this clinic opens on September 13, 2024.
Click Here To Register
Rabies shots are $15, distemper shots are free, and microchips are $35.

NO CASH, card payment only.
All humans must wear a mask at all times and maintain an appropriate distance 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. Retractable leashes are not allowed.
If your pet is reactive to humans or other animals, please do not sign up for this clinic. We ask that you seek advice from a veterinarian.
The clinic is indoors in the AWLA Education Room. Waiting is outside, so please dress appropriately for the weather.
If you want a three-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).
Distemper shots are based on the age, and vaccine history of each pet. If you do not bring proof your pet has received this vaccine before and is not past due, they will need a booster in 2-4 weeks.
We do not offer 3 year distemper shots.

All paperwork for this clinic will be done at the clinic.
Additional Information About Rabies Vaccinations
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 leashes and cats must be in carriers.
Additional Information About Microchipping
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 cannot be identified. Microchipping offers the only truly permanent method of identifying your pet and linking the animal back to you, the owner.
*Dates are subject to change at the discretion of AWLA

Kids C.A.R.E. Club: Howl-o-Ween
2024-09-11 08:00 - 17:00 | VA
Join us for a Howl-o-Ween themed evening, including a spooky craft, DIY dog treats, and a how-to on keeping animals safe during Halloween!
Click Here To Register
Kids CARE Club (Creating a Responsible Environment) is a program series for animal lovers ages 5-9 and their families to learn how to make a positive difference in the lives of pets and wildlife. Our goal is to educate kids on how to advocate for animals in their community through hands-on activities, guest speakers, crafts, and more! Click here to learn more.

Kitten Meditation
2024-08-29 17:30 - 20:00, 2024-07-25 17:30 - 20:00 | VA
MEDITATE WITH KITTENS!
Join yoga instructor Beth A Wolfe along with a litter of adoptable kittens at AWLA for an hour-long ‘kitten experience’! The meditation session includes a short, guided meditation, focused on extending the love we have for our pets to ourselves and one another, kitten snuggling, community, and joy.
Bring your own yoga mat or towel/pillow to sit on, as you will be seated on the floor. Children 10+ are welcome.
There are two sessions, one at 5:30pm and one at 7:00pm.
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Kitten Yoga
2024-08-27 17:30 - 20:00 | VA
Join AWLA and yoga instructor Beth A Wolfe for an all-level, mellow, playful yoga practice. You’ll enjoy a casual yoga practice at the shelter while adoptable kittens roam around. There will be plenty of time allotted for kitten snuggling and photos.
Bring your own yoga mat. Ages 10 years + (anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult).
Two sessions available: 5:30 pm and 7:00 pm.
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Check Their Chip Day
2024-08-15 17:30 - 18:30 | VA
Check Their Chip Day
Keep Your Pet Safe with an Up-to-Date Microchip!
Join us at AWLA on Thursday, August 15, from 5:30 – 6:30 pm for a special event focused on keeping your pet safe and secure. We’ll be offering FREE microchip scans for both dogs and cats. If your pet already has a microchip, we’ll register it for free to ensure all your current contact information is up-to-date.
If your pet is not yet microchipped, don’t worry! You’ll receive a coupon for a discounted microchipping service at one of our upcoming clinics. Plus, we’ll be offering free nail trims for dogs and cats* during the event.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your pet’s safety and well-being!

*Limited availability, first come, first served. AWLA reserves the right to refuse service if the pet is too fearful or uncomfortable for the service.
What is a microchip? According to the Humane Society of the United States, “microchips are tiny transponders, about the size of a grain of rice, that can be implanted under your pet’s skin. A microchip isn’t the same as a GPS device, and it can’t be used to track your pet’s whereabouts. It’s simply a unique identifier (think of it as your pet’s social security number) that is implanted so it can’t be lost. Microchips provide an extra level of protection in case your pet loses their collar or tags. Studies show that pets with chips are much more likely to be returned to their owners than those who lack one.”
Click Here To Learn More About Microchips

Low-Cost Vaccine & Microchip Clinic
2024-08-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Animal Welfare League of Arlington, 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, 22206, United States
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 reservation only. You must register in advance for a designated time. Registration for this clinic will open the Friday in the week prior.
Registration for this clinic opens on August 2, 2024.
Click Here To Register
Rabies shots are $15, distemper shots are free, and microchips are $35.

NO CASH, card payment only.
All humans must wear a mask at all times and maintain an appropriate distance 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. Retractable leashes are not allowed.
If your pet is reactive to humans or other animals, please do not sign up for this clinic. We ask that you seek advice from a veterinarian.
The clinic is indoors in the AWLA Education Room. Waiting is outside, so please dress appropriately for the weather.
If you want a three-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).
Distemper shots are based on the age, and vaccine history of each pet. If you do not bring proof your pet has received this vaccine before and is not past due, they will need a booster in 2-4 weeks.
We do not offer 3 year distemper shots.

All paperwork for this clinic will be done at the clinic.
Additional Information About Rabies Vaccinations
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 leashes and cats must be in carriers.
Additional Information About Microchipping
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 cannot be identified. Microchipping offers the only truly permanent method of identifying your pet and linking the animal back to you, the owner.
*Dates are subject to change at the discretion of AWLA

Empty the Shelters
2024-07-26 12:00 - 2024-07-31 19:00 | Animal Welfare League of Arlington, 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, 22206, United States
AWLA is joining 390+ shelters in 44 states across the country to participate in BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Summer National Empty the Shelters™ adoption event!
From July 26 – 31st, AWLA is offering $50 adoption fees for adult dogs and cats (6 months +)*. Even better, some dog adoption fees are FREE thanks to generous donors! Standard policies and procedures apply.
*Small companion animals not included
Meet Our Adoptable Animals

Low-Cost Vaccine & Microchip Clinic
2024-07-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Animal Welfare League of Arlington, 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, 22206, United States
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 reservation only. You must sign up in advance for a designated time. Sign-ups for this clinic will open one week prior.
Click Here To Register
Rabies shots are $15, distemper shots are free, and microchips are $35.

NO CASH, card payment only.
All humans must wear a mask at all times and maintain an appropriate distance 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. Retractable leashes are not allowed.
If your pet is reactive to humans or other animals, please do not sign up for this clinic. We ask that you seek advice from a veterinarian.
The clinic is indoors in the AWLA Education Room. Waiting is outside, so please dress appropriately for the weather.
If you want a three-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).
Distemper shots are based on the age, and vaccine history of each pet. If you do not bring proof your pet has received this vaccine before and is not past due, they will need a booster in 2-4 weeks.
We do not offer 3 year distemper shots.

All paperwork for this clinic will be done at the clinic.
Additional Information About Rabies Vaccinations
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 leashes and cats must be in carriers.
Additional Information About Microchipping
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 cannot be identified. Microchipping offers the only truly permanent method of identifying your pet and linking the animal back to you, the owner.
*Dates are subject to change at the discretion of AWLA

Sploots N' Splash Adoptions Bash
2024-06-21 - 2024-06-28 | Animal Welfare League of Arlington, 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, 22206, United States
June 21 – 28 at AWLA

Adoptable dogs 6 months+ will select a Duckie from our “Pick-Your-Price Duck Pond” to receive anywhere from 25-100% off adoption fee.
Adult cats and small animals are all 25% off during the event.
Cats & dogs under 6 months of age are not included in this promotion.

Low-Cost Vaccine & Microchip Clinic
2024-06-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Animal Welfare League of Arlington, 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, 22206, United States
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 reservation only. You must sign up in advance for a designated time. Sign-ups for this clinic will open on Friday, May 31st at noon.
Click Here To Register
Rabies shots are $15, distemper shots are free, and microchips are $35.

NO CASH, card payment only.
All humans must wear a mask at all times and maintain an appropriate distance 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. Retractable leashes are not allowed.
If your pet is reactive to humans or other animals, please do not sign up for this clinic. We ask that you seek advice from a veterinarian.
The clinic is indoors in the AWLA Education Room. Waiting is outside, so please dress appropriately for the weather.
If you want a three-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).
Distemper shots are based on the age, and vaccine history of each pet. If you do not bring proof your pet has received this vaccine before and is not past due, they will need a booster in 2-4 weeks.
We do not offer 3 year distemper shots.

All paperwork for this clinic will be done at the clinic.
Additional Information About Rabies Vaccinations
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 leashes and cats must be in carriers.
Additional Information About Microchipping
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 cannot be identified. Microchipping offers the only truly permanent method of identifying your pet and linking the animal back to you, the owner.
*Dates are subject to change at the discretion of AWLA

AWLA's 80th Anniversary Celebration
2024-06-06 18:00 - 21:00 | VA

Shelter Story Time
2024-05-31 17:30 - 18:30 | VA
Visit AWLA for a special Spring story time featuring some special guests!
Children ages 4 – 10 years old are invited to the shelter on Friday, May 31st at 5:30pm for a Spring story time with our Youth Programs Coordinator, Madi! She’ll be joined by our guest readers, officers from Arlington County Police Department, and some adorable chickens (owned by a member of staff)! Tickets are $5 per child.
Click Here To Register
For assistance, please email our Youth Programs Coordinator at mradford@awla.org.

NY Cat Film Festival
2024-05-15 18:00 - 21:00 | VA
AWLA Presents: The NY Cat Film Festival
Wednesday, May 15 at the Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse
Doors open at 6:00 PM – show starts at 7:00 PM
Tickets

The NY Cat Film Festival™ is an exploration through film of the fascinating felines who share our lives, creating a shared audience experience that inspires, educates and entertains. Cats have their own unique and indescribable bond with people – even when living independently as community cats. For far too long, felines have been the “invisible” part of the human-animal bond and it’s time to shine the spotlight on these magnificent creatures and the humans devoted to them. Proceeds from our May 15 event will benefit The Animal Welfare League of Arlington.
Admission is 21 and over unless accompanied by a parent.
Learn More About The Festival
Looking for the NY Dog Film Festival? Click here!

NY Dog Film Festival
2024-05-14 18:00 - 21:00 | VA
AWLA Presents: The 2024 NY Dog Film Festival
Tuesday, May 14 at the Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse
Doors open at 6:00 PM – show at 7:00 PM
Tickets

The NY Dog Film Festival is an annual philanthropic celebration of the love between dogs and their people. The Festival is a two-hour program of short films with a canine theme – a medley of animated, documentary and narrative films from around the world. The Festival premieres every year at a theater in New York City and then travels to theaters in cities across the United States and Canada. All proceeds of our May 14 event benefit AWLA!
Admission is 21 and over unless accompanied by a parent
Learn more about the Festival

Looking for the NY Cat Film Festival? Click here!

Empty the Shelters
2024-05-10 12:00 - 2024-05-15 19:00 | VA
BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness, is prompting a national call for adoption once again this spring with its “Empty the Shelters” reduced-fee adoption event!
From May 10-15, AWLA is offering $50 adoption fees for all cats and dogs* and 50% off adoption fees for small companion animals, generously sponsored by BISSELL Pet Foundation.

*Standard adoption policies and procedures apply. Eligible pets are 6 months +.
Meet Your New Best Friend

Smarty Pets: Animal Welfare Advocacy & Legislation
2024-04-30 18:00 - 19:00 | VA

Taylor Swift New Album Listening Party with Kittens!
2024-04-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Animal Welfare League of Arlington, 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, 22206, United States

Paws & Read Story Time
2024-04-13 10:00 - 12:30 | Animal Welfare League of Arlington, 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, 22206, United States
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Low-Cost Vaccine & Microchip Clinic - SOLD OUT
2024-04-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Animal Welfare League of Arlington, 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, 22206, United States
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 reservation only. You must sign up in advance for a designated time. This clinic is sold out!
Rabies shots are $15, distemper shots are free, and microchips are $35.

NO CASH, card payment only.
All humans must wear a mask at all times and maintain an appropriate distance 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. Retractable leashes are not allowed.
If your pet is reactive to humans or other animals, please do not sign up for this clinic. We ask that you seek advice from a veterinarian.
The clinic is indoors in the AWLA Education Room. Waiting is outside, so please dress appropriately for the weather.
If you want a three-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).
Distemper shots are based on the age, and vaccine history of each pet. If you do not bring proof your pet has received this vaccine before and is not past due, they will need a booster in 2-4 weeks.
We do not offer 3 year distemper shots.

All paperwork for this clinic will be done at the clinic.
Additional Information About Rabies Vaccinations
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 leashes and cats must be in carriers.
Additional Information About Microchipping
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 cannot be identified. Microchipping offers the only truly permanent method of identifying your pet and linking the animal back to you, the owner.
*Dates are subject to change at the discretion of AWLA

Partial Eclipse of the Heart Adoption Event
2024-04-06 12:00 - 2024-04-08 19:00 | Animal Welfare League of Arlington, 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, 22206, United States
Arlington may witness only a partial eclipse this year, but AWLA is here to ensure your heart reaches the totality of love by adopting a new best friend!
From April 6 – 8, AWLA is offering an astronomical 80% off adoption fees for all adult pets (6 months and older). Whether you’re seeking a loyal canine co-pilot, a purring feline confidant, or any other celestial companion, our diverse selection of furry friends guarantees a match made in the stars.
Don’t miss this opportunity to make a celestial connection that will eclipse all others!
Click Here To Find Your Cosmic Companion!
