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Heat Stroke in Pets

golpe de calor en las mascotas

Keep your dog safe in hot weather.

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Why is my dog barking?

When talking about barking issues, there is one important thing we must understand: barking, just like digging, chewing, and jumping, is a normal and natural dog behavior. Our goal should never be to completely stop your dog from barking, but rather to reduce the frequency in some situations.


There are many different reasons that a dog may bark, and each requires a different solution or training technique. Some of the most common reasons are:

  • Fear: barking is a dog’s way of warning off a potential threat.
  • Alert: your dog is alerting you to something, like a person at the door or an animal in your yard.
  • Attention: some dogs may bark to get your attention or because they are bored.
  • Frustration: this can happen when a dog is behind a barrier (leash, fence, window) and sees something they are interested in/scared of, etc. This can be exacerbated by boredom.
  • Excitement: when they are greeting a favorite person or another dog.
  • Separation anxiety: this is a more complicated behavior – we recommend reaching out to a certified dog trainer.

Never punish your dog for barking. Reward-based training will result in a closer bond with you and your dog as well as positive results in your training. Read more about reward-based training here.

Click here to learn how to decrease your dog’s barking

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Accessing AWLA Resources

acceder a los recursos de AWLA

Spay / Neuter Vouchers

Vouchers are available for purchase the first of the month at noon. Either online, or in-person at the shelter: 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr.

Low-Cost Clinic: July 22

Registration opens at noon on Saturday, July 15. Either online, or in-person at the shelter: 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr.

  • Rabies: $15

  • Distemper/FVRCP: FREE

  • Microchip: $35

Pet Pantry / Pet Resources

If you are unable to access our shelter, here are alternate locations and times:

  • July 17, 9:30-11:30am: Arlington Mill Community Center | 909 S Dinwiddie St

  • July 19, 8-10:30am: Our Lady Queen of Peace | 2700 19th St S, Arlington

  • August 4, 9:30-11:30am: Gates of Ballston | 4108 4th St N

  • August 8, 5:30-7pm: Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) | 2708 S Nelson

  • August 26, 7:30-10am: Arlington Mill Community Center | 909 S Dinwiddie St

We also offer home deliveries for Arlington County residents who are physically unable to get to the shelter. Click here to learn more.

AWLA has an in-shelter pet pantry that is open during our regular business hours.


Shelter address: 2650 S. Arlington Mill Dr.

Shelter Hours:
Monday: 12pm-7pm
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 12pm-7pm
Thursday: 12pm-7pm
Friday: 12pm-7pm
Saturday: 12pm-4pm
Sunday: 12pm-4pm

AWLA Veterinary Assistance Program

AWLA’s Veterinary Assistance Program helps low-income Arlington County pet owners who need veterinary care for their pets' emergency or chronic conditions but cannot afford the costs.* Click here for more information.

*Restrictions apply. See above link for more information.

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Pet Resources

VetCo Clinics

Affordable veterinary care
atención veterinaria asequible

Value Vet

Affordable pet care
cuidado de mascotas asequible

Anicira Affordable Vet Care
Affordable veterinary care

atención veterinaria asequible

Red Rover Relief
Funding for urgent veterinary care

financiamiento para atención veterinaria urgente

Community Resources

AFAC: Arlington Food Assistance Center
asistencia alimentaria

Arlington County Affordable Housing
vivienda asequible

Arlington Thrive
Emergency financial support

apoyo financiero de emergencia

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