Animal Welfare League of Arlington

Baby-Ready Pets Class
2013-02-13 18:30 - 20:30, 2013-01-07 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
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.
There is no fee for the class, but donations are welcome. Reservations are required and space is limited. To make a reservation or for more information, please e-mail volunteer@awla.orgor call (703) 931-9241 x246 with the following information:
the number and type of pets that you have in your home (including breed and size);
your approximate due date;
your phone number and email address;
the number of people attending.
You will receive an e-mail to confirm that space is available and you are registered.

Kissable Puppy Class Begins
2013-02-12 19:00 - 19:45 | For You
Classes meet weekly on Tuesday evenings, consecutively for four weeks. Trainers from Kissable Canine will address the major puppy rearing topics and teach puppy training games. Classes are limited to no more than six puppies per class. Puppies must have at a minimum their first two distemper boosters, bordatella and an ‘OK’ from their veterinarian. Register here.
The class price is $120 for all four weeks, including class materials.
Special: Did you adopt your puppy from the AWLA? With proof of an AWLA adoption, your class fee is $90.
Call 703-574-3383 for more information.

Rabies & Microchip Clinic
2013-01-24 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: $30.00

Casino Night and Silent Auction Gala
2012-11-03
Join us on November 3 for our 2012 Catsino Night & Silent Auction with our emcee and auctioneer for the evening, Greta Kreuz from ABC7/WJLA-NewsChannel 8. Enjoy music, a martini bar, delicious hors d’oeuvres, amd casino games. All funds raised at Catsino Night go directly to help the homeless pets in our shelter and our community. Register now at www.awla.ejoinme.org/catsino2012.
