Animal Welfare League of Arlington

70th Anniversary Summer Soiree
2014-06-07 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
70th Anniversary Sunset Soiree
Saturday, June 7th
5p.m.-8p.m.
Casual Elegance Attire
Animal Welfare League of Arlington
2650 S. Arlington Mill Drive

Join us as we commemorate 70 years of improving the lives of animals. Be there as we mark this milestone with the official unveiling of our renovated, state-of-the-art, feline and small companion animal residence. Take a tour of the League and meet some of our residents along the way! As the sun sets, enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres in the summer breeze under a tent, while listening to tail-wagging live music by The Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Quintet. Tickets for the Summer Soiree are $70 each. This is a rain or shine event (Tent provided).
Click Here to Purchase Your Summer Soiree Tickets

While we love your furry four-legged friends, we ask that you leave them at home for this human-only cocktail reception.

Join us at Discover Cherrydale!
2014-05-31 12:00 - 17:00
Save the date and join us at Discover Cherrydale on Saturday, May 31 from 12-5PM. We will have a booth at this event in the Northside Vet Clinic located at 4003 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22207 and will be available to answer any questions that you might have about pet-related issues, adoption or about the programs/services offered by the Animal Welfare League of Arlington.
Join artists, musicians, citizens, businesses of the Cherrydale community and celebrate what makes this section of Arlington unique. Highlights of the event include:

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the undergrounding of the wires along Lee Highway
Unveiling and demonstrations of Cherrydale’s Capital Bike Share station
Scavenger hunt to collect samples and give aways from participating businesses
Demonstrations from dance, yoga and other Cherrydale talent
Representation from local charities and supporters of the Cherrydale community

Free parking available on the streets and at Ivey Welding, Mike Fosters and at the designated parking lots (follow the signs).
We hope to see you there! For more info visit the Discover Cherrydale Website!

Dog Manners Classes
2014-05-20 19:00 - 21:00
Group dog manners classes presented by Kissable Canine will begin on May 20, 2014. Registration is through Kissable Canine and questions can be sent to them by phone 703-574-3383, or email, info@kissablecanine.com. AWLA dog adopters receive a special reduced rate.

Join Us at the Taste of Arlington!
2014-05-18 12:00 - 17:00
Save the Date, Share it with your friends and Meet us at the Bark Park in Ballston for the Taste of Arlington on Sunday, May 18th from Noon- 5:00 PM.The Taste of Arlington is conveniently located in the heart of Ballston on Wilson Blvd. Centered up Wilson Blvd from Glebe Road to Quincy Street the event can be accessed by both Interstate 66 (East & West bound) or by surface streets. Just a block from the metro and bus stations, our location makes for an ideal weekend adventure, full of food, beer+wine, music and fun! Click Here for the Taste of Arlington Website or download the Bark Park Flyer.
Don’t miss out on this dog-friendly food-lovers event! The Bark Park includes a variety of tents with products and services for your special four legged creature and a Very Important Pup (VIP) pavilion sponsored by the BoardHound where you can sign up your dog to participate in the World Pup Tournament.The Boardhound, DC United and Corona have teamed up with On Tap magazine and the Ballston BID on this NEW Taste of Arlington international feature. We encourage you to share your dog’s heritage with vibrant costumes, bandanas or other racing gear. It is $5 (if purchased before May 1st) and $10 (if purchased after May 1st) to enter your dog into the World Pup tournament & you will receive a doggie bandanna, dog bowl & bragging rights if your pup wins! We hope to see you there!

Puppy Classes
2014-05-17 10:30 - 23:15
Puppy socialization and training classes presented by Kissable Canine will begin on May 17, 2014. Registration is through Kissable Canine and questions can be sent by phone 703-574-3383, or email, info@kissablecanine.com. AWLA puppy adopters receive a special reduced rate.

Baby-Ready Pets Class
2014-05-05 18:30 - 20:30, 2013-12-02 18:30 - 20:30, 2013-10-09 06:30 - 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.
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 amintz@awla.org or 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.

Join us at the VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital Open House
2014-04-27 13:00 - 16:00
Please Join us at the VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital Open House on Sunday April 27th from 1:00-4:00 PM at 2660 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.
This will be a fun family-friendly event with hospital tours, food/refreshments, education stations, raffle prizes, a microchipping booth, and face painting!
We will have a booth at this event and will be available to answer any questions that you might have about pet-related issues, adoption or about the programs/services offered by the Animal Welfare League of Arlington.
We hope to see you there!

Rabies and Microchip Clinic
2014-04-24 18:30 - 20:30
Rabies shot:$10.00
Microchip (including registration): $30.00
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.
Give your pet the protection of a 24PetWatch MiniChip. At one third the size of standard microchip technology, the 24PetWatch MiniChip is the right size for every pet, including cats, kittens, and small breed dogs which often go without microchip protection.
Because this is the first clinic of 2014, we expect a crowd. We will serve as many people as possible during the two-hour clinic, but will have to end at 8:30pm. Other options for low-cost vaccinations are Luv My Pet, Potomac Spay Neuter Clinic, and the Fairfax County reduced cost rabies clinics (703-691-2131).

DC United AWLA Donation Drive
2014-04-12 17:30 - 19:30
If you love DC United and animals too, please join us at this Saturday’s 4/12 game at RFK stadium located at 2400 East Capitol Street, Washington, DC 20003 where they will be hosting a donation drive to benefit the Animal Welfare League of Arlington!
We will be collecting donations from 5:30-7:30 PM at the main entrance. The game kicks off at 7:00PM.
Get your tickets for the game by clicking on the DC United Logo above!
We will be there to collect your donations and to answer any questions that you might have about pet-related issues, adoption or about the programs/services offered by the Animal Welfare League of Arlington.
We will be collecting the top five donation needs for the League at this time:

Canned pate-style DOG food
KMR for kittens (canned)
Carefresh bedding
Paper towels/toilet paper
Size AA batteries

We hope to see you there!

Arlington Young Democrats Annual Date Auction Event to Benefit AWLA
2014-03-19 19:00 - 22:00
The Arlington Young Democrats’ 13th Annual Charity Benefit Date Auction, benefiting Animal Welfare League of Arlington, will be held Wednesday, March 19th at Clarendon Grill, starting at 7:30 p.m. The event is free to attend but you can by your bid card in advance or sponsor the event here: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/ayddate14
We have some of Arlington’s most eligible bachelors and bachelorettes up for auction, as well as cool items from the local business community, face time with prominent elected officials. Come out and have a drink, cast a bid and support a worthy cause!
If you’d like to offer yourself as a date to be auctioned off for this worthy cause, you can sign up to be an auctionee here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SO8xwcDBIgaXC6aF6gkUTN8y6iOwNtyVMWI6_nIDSA8/viewform

SPAY/NEUTER Voucher Sales-Lowest Price of the Year!
2014-02-05 - 2014-03-15
In conjunction with World Spay Day, the Animal Welfare League of Arlington and designated animal hospitals/clinics will be offering the lowest spay/neuter prices of the year for pets of low-income clients in the Washington DC metro area. Vouchers are still available and will be sold or until we run out. The surgeries will take place at area veterinary facilities in Northern Virginia. Participating vet clinics include Potomac Spay/Neuter Clinic, NOVA Cat Clinic, Caring Hands Animal Hospital(Alexandria Location) and Arlington Animal Hospital.
Pet owners must meet the annual household income requirement of $60,000 or less (proof of household income is required) plus they must be available to drop off their animal the morning of the surgery and pick up their animal late afternoon/early evening of the same day.
Our special Spay Day pricing will be: $25 for Male Cats, $50 for Female Cats and $75 for Dogs (Male or Female)….the League and vets will be subsidizing the rest of the cost of the surgeries per animal. Discounted vaccines will also be available on the day of surgery. Owners are required to purchase their voucher at our shelter and schedule their pet’s surgery directly with the animal hospital/clinic.
We will have a limited number of vouchers available and they will be sold in person on a first-come, first-served basis. Please bring the proof-of-income (i.e. signed copy of most current tax return, W-2 statement(s) or social security/disability documentation) when purchasing your voucher – cash or credit card only (no checks). If you have any questions, please call the front desk at (703) 931-9241 for immediate assistance or email Adrienne Mintz at amintz@awla.org.

Holiday Gift Wrapping at the League
2013-12-21 12:00 - 16:00
Don’t let holiday stress get you down- we are here to help with another day of gift wrapping by League Elves! Bring your gift purchases to AWLA on from 12 PM to 4 PM and let the League elves do your gift wrapping.The League will be accepting donations of $3 per gift wrapped item or $10 for four gift wrapped items. Please share this information with your friends and help support the Animal Welfare League of Arlington. Friends don’t let friends give poorly wrapped presents. Let us help make those gifts sparkle!

Dining out to benefit the League at Lebanese Taverna
2013-12-17
Support homeless animals by dining out at Lebanese Taverna Pentagon City or Westover on Tuesday, December 17th. On that day 20% of your check will go to the Animal Welfare League of Arlington to support the homeless animals in our community. Just print this flier and present it on December 17th!

LEBANESE TAVERNA WESTOVER
5900 Washington Blvd, Arlington VA

LEBANESE TAVERNA PENTAGON
1101 South Joyce Street, Arlington, VA
Cannot make it to the restaurant? Purchase a gift card at http://www.lebanesetaverna.com/giftcards-lebanese-taverna.html
Use the AWLA13 promo code to receive credit.

Pet Photos with Santa at the Ballston Common Mall Food Court
2013-12-15 19:00 - 21:00
Primp your pet and come for a photos with Santa on Sunday 12/15 from 7:00-9:00 PM at the Ballston Common Mall Food Court located at 4238 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203 . Pictures are 4×6 photos and prices are $8 for Photo with frame, $6 for Photo without frame, $5 per re-print and $5 BYOD – Bring your own device to take photos with Santa! Proceeds benefit the Arlington Civitans, Camp Virginia Jaycee, Arlington Jaycees and the Animal Welfare League of Arlington.

Holiday Gift Wrapping at the League
2013-12-14 12:00 - 16:00
Bring your gift purchases to AWLA on from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and let the League elves do your gift wrapping. The League will be accepting donations of $3 per gift wrapped item or $10 for four gift wrapped items.

Gifts That Give Hope: Arlington's Alternative Gift Fair
2013-12-14 10:00 - 14:00
Please join us at Calvary United Methodist Church 2315 S. Grant St Arlington VA 22202 on Saturday, December 14, 2013 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM for the Gifts that Give Hope: Alternative Giving Fair or purchase your gift online at http://www.giftsthatgivehope.org/arlington This alternative giving fair provides an opportunity for people to practice philanthropy with no more than what the cost of a gift would be. Those dollars when pooled together will provide extra funds for nonprofit agencies that are improving the lives of people who live and work in our community. The League is one of fifteen different non-profit agencies participating in the fair this year. This is a very family-friendly event with festive holiday music and refreshments, visits with Santa and face painting and kid’s activities.

Animal Spa Day
2013-12-14 10:00 - 14:00
Does Sparky need his nails trimmed? Could Fluffy use a brushing? Come to the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, where the Pre-Veterinary Club of George Mason University will be grooming pets in exchange for donations to the shelter!
One day only, so don’t miss out! Saturday, December 14th from 10:00am-2:00pm
They will be trimming nails for: Cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs and ferrets They will be brushing: Dogs, rabbits and guinea pigs. They will not be shaving or cutting out matts.
Dogs Must be on leashes! All other animals Must be in carriers! Muzzles will be used at the discretion of the handler. If you wish to bring your own please do so.
If you have questions please contact the pre-veterinary club at GMUprevet@gmail.com

Pet Photos With Santa at the Ballston Common Mall
2013-12-08 19:00 - 21:00
Primp your pet and come for a photos with Santa on Sunday 12/8 and Sunday 12/15 from 7:00-9:00 PM at the Ballston Common Mall Food Court located at 4238 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203 . Pictures are 4×6 photos and prices are $8 for Photo with frame, $6 for Photo without frame, $5 per re-print and $5 BYOD – Bring your own device to take photos with Santa! Proceeds benefit the Arlington Civitans, Camp Virginia Jaycee, Arlington Jaycees and the Animal Welfare League of Arlington.

Rabies & Microchip Clinic
2013-12-05 18:30 - 20:30
Due to renovation at the shelter, this will be our last rabies clinic until April 2014. 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.
Please bring CASH. It will make everyone’s wait much shorter.
Rabies shot:$10.00
24PetWatch MiniChip: $30.00

Trap-Neuter-Return Workshop
2013-10-28 19:00 - 20:00
Help Us Celebrate National Feral Cat Day with Becky Robinson, Co-Founder and President of Alley Cat Allies, and with Animal Welfare League of Arlington. This one-hour free workshop on October 28th will teach you how to trap cats for Trap-Neuter-Return. No previous experience required but those with trapping experience are encouraged to join!

Rabies & Microchip Clinic
2013-10-24 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.
Please bring CASH. It will make everyone’s wait much shorter.
Rabies shot:$10.00
24PetWatch MiniChip: $30.00

ASPCA Mega Match-a-thon
2013-10-19 11:00 - 17:00
The Animal Welfare League of Arlington, Montgomery County Humane Society, the Washington Animal Rescue League and the Washington Humane Society will participate in the 2013 ASPCA “Mega Match-a-thon” event, which will take place Saturday, Oct. 19, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Montgomery County Humane Society, the Washington Animal Rescue League and Washington Humane Society will bring more than 200 adoptable animals together at the Washington Animal Rescue League’s shelter to find homes for as many of these wonderful animals as possible. The Animal Welfare League of Arlington will participate at our shelter.
All four organizations have reduced their adoptions fees for the event. Dogs will be available for $50. All cats will have an adoption fee of $25. Applicants can download adoption applications and bring them to the League for same-day adoptions. All available animals will be spayed/neutered and microchipped.

Rabies & Microchip Clinic
2013-09-26 18:30 - 20:30, 2013-08-22 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.
Please bring CASH. It will make everyone’s wait much shorter.
Rabies shot:$10.00
24PetWatch MiniChip: $30.00

Dining out at Chipotle
2013-09-24 17:00 - 20:00
Support homeless animals by dining out at Chipotle in Crystal City on Tuesday, September 24th from 5pm to 8pm. On that day 50% of your check will go to the Animal Welfare League of Arlington to support the homeless animals in our community. Just print this flier and present it on September 24th.
This is good for dining-in and take-out!

Pups 'n' Pilsners in Crystal City
2013-09-22 14:00 - 18:00
Fly solo or bring Fido to the Pups and Pilsners outdoor beer festival in Crystal City. The event is being held at the festival grounds at 1405 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA bordering Long Bridge Park, just north of Archstone Water Park Towers. METRO access via blue and yellow lines to Crystal City.
This dog-friendly festival features a massive beer garden with ten stations – each with a different craft brew, including offerings from local breweries. Crystal City restaurants will serve up food to satisfy appetites. Free entry to festival. Paid admission to beer garden
The Animal Welfare League volunteers will be at the festival, providing info about the League and available animals.

Dog PAWty at Fort Scott Park
2013-09-21 10:00 - 14:00
A Dog “Pawty” to benefit the League will be held on Saturday, September 21st from 10AM-2 PM in Fort Scott Park located at 2800 Fort Scott Drive, Arlington, VA 22202 and YOU are invited. This event is being held by Susan Hand of Washington Fine Properties.
The fun and merriment is free to the public and attendees are invited to bring their dogs on leashes along with their families. Donations collected at the event will benefit the League!
There will be face painting, a moon bounce and other fun stuff for families and dogs. Our AWLA staff and volunteers will be attending to give information about the League and show off some of our available dogs. There will be several other animal-related businesses on site at this fun event!

Safety Furst PetTech PetSaver and 4 HR Pet CPR, First Aid & Care Class
2013-08-25 17:00 - 21:00
The PetTech® PetSaver™ and 4HR Pet CPR, First Aid & Care classes are the best in the industry, designed for students of all skills and abilities, both professional pet care personnel and the average pet guardian will find them invaluable and the professional first responder will not be disappointed. PetTech’s® Pet CPR, First Aid & Care™ class is a powerhouse 4-hour Class designed to embed in you all of the core skill sets required in any emergency situation involving the pets in your life. You will master skills in CPR, First Aid and Care through multi-layered, proven learning techniques of visual and verbal instruction and repetition – we build confidence! Please leave your pets at home. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. Two Year Pet First Aid & CPR™ Certification & the PetSaver™ Handbook is included in the cost of class. Registration is required. To register please click here: http://loyaltypet.com/safetyfurst.html and chose the date that you are registering for.
