Care of "Bottle Baby" Kittens
2016-01-30 10:00 - 11:30, 2016-03-12 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | VA
The Animal Welfare League of Arlington (AWLA) has have joined forces with the National Kitten Coalition; a nationally recognized leader in the field of neonatal kitten care, to prepare, train and support volunteers interested in fostering these tiny babies.
When neonatal kittens (less than five weeks old) are brought in, many shelters are forced to euthanize them due to a lack of resources and/or trained volunteers. This does not have to be the case. We at AWLA are committed to giving these fragile souls the best chance possible for survival. With well-trained staff and volunteer fosters, these neonatal and under-aged kittens can be- and are- saved.
The mission of the National Kitten Coalition (NKC) is to increase the survival rates of rescue kittens through education and training. They work with all the industry leaders to provide the most up to date information and advancements on how to care for these babies. The founders of NKC, including AWLA’s 2015 Volunteer of the Year, have decades of hands-on experience helping thousands of the most fragile kittens.
The Animal Welfare League of Arlington has run a successful fostering program for 10 years which has saved more than 2,000 kittens. The need for dedicated and trained foster care providers is constant. By sponsoring these workshops, the League hopes to increase the number of foster care providers available to all of the animal shelters in the region.
Come learn how you can help with this life-saving work at a training session at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington. Online registration is required. There is no registration fee, but a donation of $25 would greatly help defray costs.

Low-cost Rabies & Microchip Clinic
2016-02-04 18:30 - 20:30, 2016-03-24 18:30 - 20:30, 2016-05-26 18:30 - 20:30, 2016-06-23 18:30 - 20:30 | VA
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

Baby-Ready Pets
2016-02-08 18:30 - 20:30, 2016-04-11 18:30 - 20:30, 2016-06-13 18:30 - 20:30, 2016-08-15 18:30 - 20:30 | VA
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 available class dates and register for a class, please visit our Baby-Ready Pets Registration Page.

NOVA Dog Toy Making Class
2016-02-20 10:00 - 11:30, 2016-03-06 10:00 - 11:30, 2016-03-13 16:30 - 18:00 | VA
Presented by NOVA Dog Magazine: Dog Toy Making: Have Fun & Do Good! Join our experienced trainer to learn critical lifesaving and injury prevention information while you also enjoy making some safe dog toys for you to take home for your dog AND for you to give to the Animal Welfare League of Arlington for enjoyment by the dogs in their care. Brighten your own dog’s day and be able to help those in need. This is a fantastic opportunity to give back to animals in need. All materials included. You’ll make a minimum of two dog toys, more if you have more time so you can leave with a few fun new toys for your dog and make a few AWLA dogs very happy! In addition to the dog toys you make, AWLA will also receive a donation from your ticket purchase. Children welcome.
Register online.

Care of Pregnant & Nursing Queens (and their kittens)
2016-02-27 10:30 - 12:00 | VA
Join us for the second session in our workshop series on Increasing Survival Rates of Rescued Kittens hosted by The Animal Welfare League of Arlington. In this session, you’ll learn what to expect when you’ve got an expectant momma kitty! We’ll cover everything from comfortable housing, prenatal care, labor and delivery, what to do if complications occur and how to care for momma and kittens once they’re born.
The mission of the National Kitten Coalition (NKC) is to increase the survival rates of rescue kittens through education and training. They work with all the industry leaders to provide the most up to date information and advancements on how to care for these babies. The founders of NKC, including AWLA’s 2015 Volunteer of the Year, have decades of hands-on experience helping thousands of the most fragile kittens.
The Animal Welfare League of Arlington has run a successful fostering program for 10 years which has saved more than 2,000 kittens. The need for dedicated and trained foster care providers is constant. By sponsoring these workshops, the League hopes to increase the number of foster care providers available to all of the animal shelters in the region.
Come learn how you can help with this life-saving work at a training session at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington. Online registration is required. There is no registration fee, but a donation of $25 would greatly help defray costs.

March Fund Run
2016-03-19 09:30 - 23:30 | VA
Join Team Rescue Tails, the official athletic club for the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, in our first monthly “Fund Run/Walk.” These monthly walks will help support the Woody and Mickey Healthy Pet Fund, a fund that pays for emergency medical care for shelter pets. The first Fund Run will take place Saturday, March 19 and leaves from the shelter, 2650 S. Arlington Mill Drive. See the full run/walk route.
Check-in for the event begins at 9:30 am and the run/walk begins at 10 am. Stop back at the shelter after your run or walk to enjoy some refreshments at the League! After participating in four of our monthly runs/walks you will be rewarded with a Team Rescue Tails t-shirt! Learn more about Team Rescue Tails and how to join this awesome group of athletes and fundraisers. To register for the March 19 walk see below. Thank you for your participation and support of the Animal Welfare League of Arlington!
Please note: strollers and children under the age of 18 are permitted to run or walk, but must be accompanied by an adult. Also, only two-legged runners allowed this time, please do not bring your four legged running friends. Thank you for your understanding!
PLEASE NOTE: Pre-registration has closed – but you may still pay for your registration at the event. It will be taking place rain or shine! Thank you!

April Fund Run/Walk
2016-04-01 18:00 - 20:30 | VA
Join Team Rescue Tails, the official athletic club for the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, in our second monthly “Fund Run/Walk.” These monthly walks will help support the Woody and Mickey Healthy Pet Fund, a fund that pays for emergency medical care for shelter pets. This Walk/Run will take place Friday, April 1 (we’re not fooling!) and begins and ends at New District Brewing Company ( 2709 S Oakland Street, Arlington). Check out the 3-mile route HERE. These runs will continue monthly on the first Friday of each month.
Check-in for the event begins at 6:00 pm and the run/walk begins at 6:30 pm. New District will be holding a special area inside the brewery for our athletes and Happy Hour specials last until 7:30! After participating in four of our monthly runs/walks you will be rewarded with a Team Rescue Tails t-shirt! Learn more about Team Rescue Tails and how to join this awesome group of athletes and fundraisers. To register for the April 1 walk/run see below. Thank you for your participation and support of the Animal Welfare League of Arlington!
Pre-registration is recommended, but not required.
Please note: strollers and children under the age of 18 are permitted to run or walk, but must be accompanied by an adult. Also, only two-legged runners allowed this time, please do not bring your four legged running friends. Thank you for your understanding!

Pet Loss Support Group
2016-04-13 19:00 - 20:30 | VA
Pet Bereavement
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:oopm on the second Wednesday of the month beginning on October 14, 2015, in the shelter’s Education Room. There is no charge to attend these meetings, and all are welcome. No reservations are required.
Please enter through the Education Room door, not the main shelter entrance as we are closed to the public starting at 7:00pm.

Increasing Survival Rates of Rescued Kittens: Full-Day Workshop
2016-04-23 09:00 - 16:30 | VA
This full-day workshop is quite comprehensive covering a wealth of important information that staff and fosters caring for kittens need to know. Topics include, but are not limited to: stabilizing compromised and ‘fading’ kittens; care and feeding of neonates; pregnancy and delivery; prevention, recognition and treatment of feline infectious diseases; quarantine and sanitation procedures; vaccination protocols; parasite recognition and treatment (internal and external); medical information on common health issues such as upper respiratory infections (URIs) and diarrhea including prevention and treatment; construction and use of a nebulizer for the treatment of URIs and pneumonia; socializing feral kittens, low-stress housing, money-saving tips and much more. Each participant receives a bound workshop booklet which includes the complete PowerPoint presentation as well as additional informational handouts. Participants should bring a bag lunch. AWLA will provide water and light refreshments.

Walk for the Animals
2016-05-07 09:30 - 12:30 | Content Heading Left
On Saturday, May 7, 2016, the Animal Welfare League of Arlington will host the Annual Walk for the Animals at Bluemont Park in Arlington. This event brings together hundreds of local animal lovers and their canine companions for a walk to benefit AWLA shelter animals and support the services and programs that the League provides to the community.
Since the beginning, this event has raised life-saving funds that have provided critical medical care, food, shelter, training and adoption services for tens of thousands of League animals.
Your participation directly supports the League’s mission – to improve the lives of animals – and enriches the lives of all shelter animals as they await adoption and their forever homes.
Your generosity educates members of our community about responsible pet ownership and supports services like our low-cost spay/neuter voucher program, monthly rabies and microchip clinics, and emergency veterinary assistance loans so that our neighbors can provide their pets with long, healthy and happy lives.
Please support the AWLA Walk for the Animals so that together we can reach our fundraising goal of $100,000 and continue to provide professional and compassionate care for the animals entrusted to us and the people who adopt them.
All pre-registered walkers receive a Walk T-shirt and participating dogs get a Walk bandana.
Demonstrate your devotion to animal welfare with every step you take! Register today!

Join us at the Taste of Arlington!
2016-05-15 12:00 - 18:00 | VA
Join us on Sunday, May 15 from 12-6pm when the Ballston Business Improvement District will host the 29th annual Taste of Arlington presented by BallstonGives and benefiting the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC). 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 in booth 115 in the Bark Park!

Taste of Arlington – THIS SUNDAY

50 tastes to try, a dog park, games and music. Did we mention the food? Taste of Arlington kicks off this weekend!

This annual festival features the cuisine of nearly 50 Arlington restaurants (see all participating restaurants and what they are serving here), two concert stages with live music, an expanded Beer and Wine Garden with Deschutes Brewery’s Street Pub, a 5k race benefiting Girls on the Run, BarkPark and a KidZone with a rock climbing wall and carnival games.

NEW this year– the ultimate block party is coming to Taste of Arlington! Taste of Arlington has partnered with Deschutes Brewery, that is packing up its pub of epic proportions and can be found in the Beer & Wine Garden. The Deschutes Street Pub will take to the streets with its 400+ foot bar, pouring a huge selection of Deschutes Brewery beers from a multitude of taps (think everything from Fresh Squeezed IPA to The Abyss).
The festival is held every year on Wilson Boulevard in front of the Ballston Common Mall, spanning several blocks stretching along Wilson Boulevard from N. Glebe Road to N. Quincy Street, along N. Stuart Street to 9th Street and Randolph Street. Parking is available all day at the Ballston Public Parking Garage adjacent to the Ballston Common Mall, as well as a number of other Ballston Garages, and the event is located two blocks from the Ballston-MU Metro station (Orange & Silver line).
General Admission is free but there are tasting tickets on sale now online for $35 and will go up to $40 the day of.

BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY!

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Team Rescue Tails June Fund Run
2016-06-03 18:00 - 20:30 | VA
Please join Team Rescue Tails, the official athletic club supporting the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, at our monthly “Fund Runs” beginning Friday, June 3.
Details are as follows:
What: Healthy Pet 5k Fund Run/Walk
When: Friday, June 3, 2016
Where: New District Brewing Company
The Route
What Time: Check-in begins at 6 pm and the run/walk begins at 6:30 pm
Hang out at New District Brewing Company after the run/walk for extended happy hour specials until 8:30 pm just for participants!
Please note: strollers and children under the age of 18 are permitted to run or walk, but must be accompanied by an adult. Children over 6 years of age must register. Also, only two-legged runners allowed this time, please do not bring your four legged running friends. Thank you for your understanding!
Your contribution and participation makes a big difference in the lives of the animals! If you attend four of our monthly Fund Runs/Walks, you will get a Team Rescue Tails t-shirt! We look forward to running with you for a good cause! For more information on how to join Team Rescue Tails please visit www.teamrescuetails.com or email: awlateamrescuetails@gmail.com.
Thank you again for your support!
Sincerely,
Shana McDanold & Jen Toussaint
Team Rescue Tails Co-Presidents

Bottle Baby and URI Kitten Class
2016-06-18 09:00 - 12:00 | VA
The National Kitten Coalition, partnered with AWLA, will be hosting a combined Bottle Baby and Upper Respiratory Infection class on June 18th from 9:00am -12:00pm. The first half of the workshop will focus on the care of “Bottle Babies,” kittens too young to eat on their own. When neonatal kittens (less than five weeks old) are brought into shelters, many are forced to euthanize them due to a lack of resources and/or trained volunteers. This does not have to be the case. We at AWLA are committed to giving these fragile souls the best chance possible for survival. With well-trained staff and volunteer fosters, these neonatal and underaged kittens can be- and are- saved.
Our second half of our workshop will focus on Upper Respiratory Infections (URI) in kittens. While treatable, upper respiratory infections are highly contagious and can spread quickly among young kittens. Join AWLA and the National Kitten Coalition on June 18th from 9am- 12pm to learn how to recognize the signs of a URI and treat your foster kittens accordingly.

Training will be located in the Education Room, held at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, 2650 S. Arlington Mill Drive.

Pops for Pets
2016-06-26 18:00 - 19:30 | VA
On Sunday, June 26, 2016, the Animal Welfare League of Arlington will co-host with the Arlington Philharmonic the 3rd Annual Pops for Pets concert at Lubber Run Amphitheatre in Arlington. This event is free to the public and brings together hundreds of local animal lovers and their canine companions for an evening of classical music.
Funds raised benefit AWLA and the Arlington Philharmonic.
Thank you to the following sponsors: Pegasus Foundation, Pettus Crowe Foundation, Caring Village, Gordon & Betty Moore Foundation, Al herman & Irene Szopo, Pat & Bob Ragan, John & Barbara Ratigan, Ballston Animal Hospital, Grant & Anne Harrity, NoVa Cat Clinic, Natalie Ragan, Jeanne Broyhill & Joe Ventrone, Dr. Irene Crowe, First Virginia Bank, Fur-Get Me Not Pet Care, John Grandy, Sit-A-Pet, Wells Fargo Advisors, Betsy Campeau, Carrie Ciliberto, DOGMA Gourmet Dog Bakery & Boutique, Hier & Haines Hair Salon, Old Dominion Animal Hospital, and Neil Trent.

Team Rescue Tails July Fund Run
2016-07-08 18:00 - 20:30 | VA
Please join Team Rescue Tails, the official athletic club supporting the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, at our monthly “Fund Run” on Friday July 8.
Details are as follows:
What: Healthy Pet 5k Fund Run/Walk
When: Friday, July 8, 2016
Where: New District Brewing Company
The Route
What Time: Check-in begins at 6 pm and the run/walk begins at 6:30 pm
Hang out at New District Brewing Company after the run/walk for extended happy hour specials until 8:30 pm just for participants!
Please note: strollers and children under the age of 18 are permitted to run or walk, but must be accompanied by an adult. Children over 6 years of age must register. Also, only two-legged runners allowed this time, please do not bring your four legged running friends. Thank you for your understanding!
Your contribution and participation makes a big difference in the lives of the animals! If you attend four of our monthly Fund Runs/Walks, you will get a Team Rescue Tails t-shirt! We look forward to running with you for a good cause! For more information on how to join Team Rescue Tails please visit www.teamrescuetails.com or email: awlateamrescuetails@gmail.com.
Thank you again for your support!
Sincerely,
Shana McDanold & Jen Toussaint
Team Rescue Tails Co-Presidents

Pet Loss Support Group
2016-07-13 19:00 - 20:00 | VA
Pet Bereavement
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 the month beginning on October 14, 2015, at the shelter. There is no charge to attend these meetings, and all are welcome. No reservations are required.

Kitten Care Workshop: Diarrhea
2016-07-19 19:00 - 20:30 | VA
Join us for the National Kitten Coalition‘s next installment of the year-long workshop series hosted by the Animal Welfare League of Arlington. In this session, learn about the good, the bad, and the ugly regarding kitten feces. We’ll be presenting life-saving information to help you care for these little ones.

August Fund Run
2016-08-05 18:00 - 20:30 | VA
Please join Team Rescue Tails, the official athletic club supporting the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, at our next monthly “Fund Run” on Friday, August 5.
Details are as follows:
What: Healthy Pet 5k Fund Run/Walk
When: Friday, August 5, 2016
Where: New District Brewing Company
The Route
What Time: Check-in begins at 6 pm and the run/walk begins at 6:30 pm
Hang out at New District Brewing Company after the run/walk for extended happy hour specials until 8:30 pm just for participants!
Please note: strollers and children under the age of 18 are permitted to run or walk, but must be accompanied by an adult. Children over 6 years of age must register. Also, only two-legged runners allowed this time, please do not bring your four legged running friends. Thank you for your understanding!
Your contribution and participation makes a big difference in the lives of the animals! If you attend four of our monthly Fund Runs/Walks, you will get a Team Rescue Tails t-shirt! We look forward to running with you for a good cause! For more information on how to join Team Rescue Tails please visit www.teamrescuetails.com or email: awlateamrescuetails@gmail.com.
Thank you again for your support!
Sincerely,
Shana McDanold & Jen Toussaint
Team Rescue Tails Co-Presidents

Bottle Baby Kittens and Diarrhea Workshop
2016-08-16 18:30 - 21:00 | VA

Low-cost Rabies & Microchip Clinic
2016-08-25 18:30 - 20:30 | VA
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

Creating a Humane Backyard
2016-08-29 19:00 - 20:30 | VA
Have you heard that most of our 4,000 native bee species nest not in hives but in the ground or dead wood? Did you know that caterpillars, not birdseed, are an essential part of most baby bird diets? Are you familiar with the gardening prowess of opossums and skunks, who devour insects often considered “pests?”
Animals large and small are critical to healthy ecosystems, but sadly, the typical yard does little to welcome and support our wild neighbors. Together we can replace the mowing, leaf-blowing madness and adopt a new landscaping ethic. In this seminar, Nancy Lawson, founder of Humane Gardener and a columnist and consultant for The Humane Society of the United States, will explain how mindful cultivation techniques and native plants can help you create a beautiful, life-sustaining garden for all animals.
Join us for a Free Seminar!
