Sponsorship Opportunities

Join us in making a difference at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington! By becoming a sponsor, you’ll play a key role in supporting our mission to improve the lives of animals in our community. Whether through events, projects, or other initiatives, your partnership helps us provide critical services, care, and advocacy for those in need. We’re excited to offer opportunities for recognition and to thank you for your generous support. Together, we can create a brighter future for animals and the people who love them.

As a business that serves our community, we invite you to become an AWLA Sponsor. In exchange, we will highlight your commitment to AWLA to our broad network of engaged animal-loving supporters, including community leaders, pet adopters, volunteers, and donors.

Sponsor Benefits

Annually, approximately 200,000 people engage with AWLA for pet adoption, camps, clinics, tours, vaccinations, vouchers, and more.

Enhanced Visibility: Research shows that 88% of Americans will support a company that supports a cause. By partnering with AWLA, your business will enjoy increased visibility through our marketing channels and access to our large, passionate support base. Your good corporate social responsibility will be on display, and you’ll appeal to our slice of 90M pet-owning US households.
Local Impact: Founded in 1944, AWLA has been the only shelter in Arlington County for 80 years. We have deep roots in our community and the respect of our neighbors.
Solid Investment: AWLA has a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and is a Guidestar Platinum nonprofit. Our supporters trust us to invest their donations wisely.

Your Sponsorship Can Include:

Recognition and website link on sponsor page of AWLA’s website with 148,000+ visits a year.

Tagged recognition in all social media posts related to your sponsorship, reaching 100,000+ followers across platforms.

Your company's logo on program-specific materials and marketing.

Acknowledgement in AWLA’s annual Impact Report, published each Fall/Winter.

Logo in footer graphic of monthly eNewsletter, sent to 46,000+ receipients.

Corporate Care Crew volunteer opportunity.

Animal meet & greets.

Annual Sponsorships

Adoption Ally: $5,000 (2 SOLD, 3 remaining)

AWLA finds homes for thousands of pets each year and each adopter receives a folder of information about their new family member. Include information about your business in every physical and digital adoption folder provided to new pet families and your company’s name and services will be seen by thousands of animal-loving consumers with the potential of a lifetime of patronage.

Community Care Clinics: SOLD

AWLA offers clinics that provide affordable veterinary care, vaccines, microchips, and pet supplies to members of our community. Working in partnership with local nonprofits and government agencies, AWLA endeavors to meet pet owners on their terms, in their languages, at times and locations convenient to them. Sponsors provide vaccines, microchips, pet food, supplies, and preventatives so that anyone may know the love of a pet.

Pet Pantry: $15,000 (1 available)

AWLA operates a pantry for pet owners to obtain pet food, and supplies for free with the goal of keeping owned-pets happy, healthy, and home with the people who love them. Demand for this program is high and we sometimes have to turn clients away when our cupboards are bare. Sponsors provide food and supplies for thousands of pets in our community so no one goes hungry.

Summer Camp: SOLD

AWLA’s summer camps are a fun way to inspire compassion and respect for animals. The camp curriculum incorporates animal-themed crafts and games into daily lessons. Kids ages 6-13 get in-person opportunities to learn about companion animal behavior, care, and handling from guest speakers and shelter staff on site at AWLA. Sponsors make it possible for any child to go to camp, regardless of their circumstances.

Wildlife Resource Center: $10,000 (1 available)

AWLA’s Wildlife Resource Center provides education, outreach, and emergency field response for wildlife. Each year, the Wildlife Resource Center responds to more than 3,000 calls for wildlife services, from helping orphaned baby squirrels to injured deer. Sponsors ensure that wildlife and rehabilitators have the support they need to thrive.

Paws and Read: SOLD

AWLA's free Paws & Read program offers children and young teens (through age 14) the opportunity to read to adoptable cats and small companion animals at the shelter. Young readers can improve their skills in the company of non-judgmental shelter animals and in turn socialize and soothe shelter pets with the sound of their voices. Sponsors enable shelter pets and local kids to share comfort and build confidence.

Contact our Events and Sponsorship Coordinator at vmichael@awla.org to learn more about our annual sponsorships!

Event Sponsorships

Dog & Cat Film Festival - May 6 & 7

Support the magic of storytelling and the love of animals by sponsoring the 2025 NY Cat and Dog Film Festivals! Your sponsorship will not only connect your brand with passionate pet lovers but also directly support the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, helping animals and people in need in our community. Click here for Cat Film Festival sponsorship info and here for Dog Film Festival sponsorship info.

Beer Label Contest - COMING SOON!

This year, for the first time, AWLA is partnering with The Board Room Game Bar & Brewery to raise awareness and funds for shelter animals. Participants submit photos of their pets, vote for their favorite(s), and the faces of the cat and dog with the most votes will be immortalized on the labels on a limited edition craft brew.

Calendar Contest - October 1-31, 2025

Participants submit photos of their pets and/or vote for their favorite(s) to win the coveted First Prize Cover spot. The Calendar Contest sponsor is recognized on a printed calendar sent to every participant and available for purchase at AWLA. Sponsorship supports the care and keeping of shelter animals while they await adoption.