Pet Pantry Holiday Delivery – FULL
All slots have been filled for our 2022 Pet Pantry Holiday Delivery! Our Pet Pantry Holiday Delivery is back! If you are in need of supplies for your dog or cat, AWLA will deliver FREE care packages of pet food and supplies to your doorstep on Friday, December 23 between 9am and 12pm. Please read…
Piggie Palooza Adoption Event
It's a Piggie Palooza at AWLA! Find your newest fuzzy BFF during our Piggie Palooza party! We are full to the brim with guinea pigs, so AWLA is offering FREE adoption fees for all of our adorable piggies! When: Saturday, January 28 - Sunday, January 29 Where: 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington VA 22206…
Pet Pantry Market
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesVisit AWLA on Friday, February 4 from 12-2pm for our first-ever Pet Pantry Market! Community members can shop our market for new and gently used pet supplies, all under $10. We have cat trees, self-cleaning litter boxes, ramps, stairs, leashes, collars, and more available! Items available on a first-come, first-serve basis. All proceeds benefit AWLA's…
Smarty Pets: Animal Advocacy and Legislation
VirtualBe Mine Adoption Event
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesVisit the Animal Welfare League of Arlington from February 10-13 to find your furry (or feathery or scaly) Valentine and spin the wheel for adoption discounts, free pet supplies, and more! Find Your Furry Valentine! Standard adoption policies and procedures apply.
Low-Cost Rabies and Microchip Clinic
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesThis clinic is full. Please check the event calendar for upcoming clinic dates. Get your pets their vaccines or a microchip at AWLA! AWLA offers rabies vaccines, distemper vaccines (DAPPv for dogs and HCPCh for cats), and microchips for cats and dogs. These clinics are by reservation only. You must sign up in advance for a…
Free Vaccine & Microchip Clinic
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesGet your pets their vaccines or a microchip at AWLA! Get your pet vaccinated or microchip for FREE at our upcoming clinic! AWLA offers rabies vaccines, distemper vaccines (DAPPv for dogs and HCPCh for cats), and microchips for cats and dogs while supplies last. This is a walk-in clinic - no registration required. Clinic Schedule:…
Mutt Madness Adoption Event
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesOur free agents are looking to join YOUR team! From March 15-19, AWLA is offering FREE adoption fees for all dogs who have been our care for 60+ days. Standard adoption policies and procedures apply. Look for a basketball icon on dogs' profile photos and kennels to find out which dogs have discounted fees. Meet…
(Dog) Biscuit Baking – SOLD OUT
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesThis event is SOLD OUT. Thank you for your interest.
Baby Wildlife & Kitten Shower
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesEach spring brings thousands of baby animals to AWLA, from squirrels to kittens! Bring an item from our Baby Registry to our AWLA Baby Shower and meet baby animals, learn about becoming a foster or wildlife volunteer, and help us save more lives this year! Shop our Baby Registry
Smarty Pets: Dog Safety For Your Growing Baby
VirtualPet Pantry Market
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesVisit AWLA on Friday, April 14 from 12-2pm for AWLA's Pet Pantry Market! Community members can shop our market for new and gently used pet supplies, all under $10. We have cat trees, ramps, stairs, leashes, collars, and more available! Items available on a first-come, first-serve basis. All proceeds benefit AWLA's Pet Pantry.
Small Animal Jamboree
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesAWLA is offering free adoption fees for all small companion animals from April 15-17! Visit the shelter to find your new furry (or feathery) BFF and chat with small animal experts about what you'll need to keep your new friend happy in their new home! Meet our Small Companion Animals! Standard adoption policies and procedures…
Low-Cost Rabies and Microchip Clinic
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesGet your pets their vaccines or a microchip at AWLA! AWLA offers rabies vaccines, distemper vaccines (DAPPv for dogs and HCPCh for cats), and microchips for cats and dogs. These clinics are by reservation only. You must sign up in advance for a designated time. Sign-ups for each date will open a week before the clinic date.…
Smarty Pets: Lost (And Found) Cats
VirtualEmpty the Shelters
It's time to Empty the Shelters! From April 30-May 7, AWLA is offering $25 adoption fees for all cats and dogs thanks to Bissell Pet Foundation! Standard adoption policies and procedures apply. Puppies and kittens under 6 months old do not qualify for this promotion. Meet Your New Best Friend BISSELL Pet Foundation’s “Empty the…
Pet Pantry Market
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesVisit AWLA on Sunday, May 7 from 10-12pm for AWLA’s Pet Pantry Market! Community members can shop our market for new and gently used pet supplies, all under $10. We have pet beds, bowls, leashes, collars, and more available! Items available on a first-come, first-serve basis. All proceeds benefit AWLA’s Pet Pantry.
Foster Program: Dog Social
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesVisit the shelter on Tuesday, May 16 at for an AWLA Foster Program Dog Social! You'll be able to meet dogs looking for foster homes and hang out with other foster families. BYOB - water and snacks provided! Long pants & close-toed shoes required. No children under 18 allowed at this event. Already an AWLA…
Low-Cost Rabies and Microchip Clinic
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesGet your pets their vaccines or a microchip at AWLA! AWLA offers rabies vaccines, distemper vaccines (DAPPv for dogs and HCPCh for cats), and microchips for cats and dogs. These clinics are by reservation only. You must sign up in advance for a designated time. Sign-ups for each date will open a week before the clinic date.…
Kitten Yoga
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesJoin AWLA and Beth A Wolfe Yoga for an all-level, mellow playful yoga practice for people ages 10 and older! Beth will lead the group in a casual yoga practice while kittens play, cuddle, and nap! Please bring your own yoga mat. Space is limited so get your tickets ASAP! Click Here For Tickets This…
Kitten Yoga
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesJoin AWLA and Beth A Wolfe Yoga for an all-level, mellow playful yoga practice for people ages 10 and older! Beth will lead the group in a casual yoga practice while kittens play, cuddle, and nap! Please bring your own yoga mat. Space is limited so get your tickets ASAP! Click Here For Tickets This…
Smarty Pets: Social Etiquette for Dogs
VirtualPaws To R.E.A.D.
READ Book Nook 4238 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA, United StatesR.E.A.D. Book Nook is partnering with the AWLA for a fun family event: PAWS to READ. AWLA will be bringing guinea pigs to the READ Book Nook for READers to read to for 15 minutes on Saturday, July 15, 1-3:30pm. All shifts will take place at the READ Book Nook, 4238 Wilson Blvd, Suite 2250.…
Empty The Shelters
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesBissell Pet Foundation's Empty the Shelters adoption event is back! From July 21-31, AWLA is offering $50 adoption fees for all adult dogs and cats*, and 50% off adoption fees for our small companion animals. *6 months and older. Standard adoption policies and procedures apply. Meet Your New BFF
Low-Cost Vaccine & Microchip Clinic
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesGet your pets their vaccines or a microchip at AWLA! AWLA offers rabies vaccines, distemper vaccines (DAPPv for dogs and HCPCh for cats), and microchips for cats and dogs. These clinics are by reservation only. You must sign up in advance for a designated time. Sign-ups for each date will open a week before the clinic…
Pet Food Drive
Fairlington Farmer's Market 3308 S Stafford St, Arlington, VA, United StatesOn Sunday, July 23 from 9am-1pm, at the Fairlington Farmer's Market, AWLA will be collecting donations for our Pet Pantry! Most needed items: Canned and dry dog food Canned and dry cat food Cat litter Thank you for donating to AWLA's Pet Pantry! Can't make it to the Farmer's Market? Shop our online wishlist here!…
Name Your Price Adoption Event
From August 18-21, AWLA is offering Name-Your-Price adoption fees on all dogs over 6 months old and small companion animals!* AWLA is currently experiencing a shortage of space and staff, which means our capacity to care for our animals is being stretched thin. We are doing everything we can to ensure we can continue to…
Smarty Pets: Pet Loss & Grief
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Canceled Smarty Pets: Medication Safety for Pet Owners and Families
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United States
Kitten Meditation
Quiet your mind with a guided loving-kindness meditation in the company of adoptable kittens! Hosted by Beth A Wolfe, this guided hour-long meditation session at the shelter will focus on extending the love we have for our pets to ourselves and one another. Bring your own yoga mat or pillow (meditation will take place seated…
Kitten Yoga
Join AWLA and Beth A Wolfe Yoga an all-level, mellow, playful yoga practice for people ages 10 and older...with kittens! Bring your own yoga mat and come ready to stretch, Shavasana, and snuggle with kittens. Kitten Yoga takes place at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington in our Education Room. Two sessions are available at…
Donation Drive at Lubber Run Farmer’s Market
On Saturday, September 16, from 9am-1pm, at the Lubber Run Farmer's Market, AWLA will be collecting donations for our Pet Pantry! Most needed items: canned and dry dog food, canned and dry cat food, and cat litter. Thank you for donating to AWLA’s Pet Pantry! Can’t make it to the Farmer’s Market? Shop our online wishlist…
Low-Cost Rabies and Microchip Clinic
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesGet your pets their vaccines or a microchip at AWLA! AWLA offers rabies vaccines, distemper vaccines (DAPPv for dogs and HCPCh for cats), and microchips for cats and dogs. These clinics are by reservation only. You must sign up in advance for a designated time. This clinic is FULL! Rabies shots are $15, distemper shots are…
NY Cat Film Festival
Join the Animal Welfare League of Arlington at the Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse for a special screening of the 2023 New York Cat Film Festival! Experience through film the beauty of our relationships to cats. This unique film is a compilation of shorts with a feline theme which premieres every year in New York City…
AWLA 2024 Calendar Contest
12PM Monday, October 2 - 12PM Monday, October 30 $40,000 Fundraising Goal The pet with the most votes wins bragging rights and the coveted calendar cover. Click HERE to ENTER CONTEST Every entry and vote helps the animals in need who pass through our doors each day.
Story Time Club
VirtualChildren aged 4-6 are invited to join us at the shelter for a very special story time! During each story time, a special guest reader and unique superstar pet will read aloud a couple of fun picture books and provide time for safe interactions! We'll wrap up each club session with a visit to our…
Goblins, Ghosts, and Guinea Pigs Adoption Event
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesAdopt your own little ghost or goulie this Halloween during our discounted adoption event!* Guinea Pigs & Rats: $13 Rabbits & Ferrets: $31 We have so many adorable guinea pigs, rabbits, rats, and ferrets looking for their new homes! Click here to check them out! *Standard adoption policies and procedures apply.
NY Dog Film Festival
Join the Animal Welfare League of Arlington at Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse for a special screening of the 2023 New York Dog Film Festival! Experience through film the beauty of our relationships to dogs. This unique film is a compilation of shorts with a canine theme which premieres every year in New York City and…
Kids Workshop: Bats and Cats
VirtualJoin our Halloween inspired program about bats and cats during our interactive virtual zoom workshop! Over this 1-hour program, kids will learn all about the wild bat neighbors and cat companions that are sometimes labeled as "spooky"! We will discuss how you can help and respect the bats and how to be the best owners…
Smarty Pets: Pet Travel
VirtualLow-Cost Rabies and Microchip Clinic – SOLD OUT
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesGet your pets their vaccines or a microchip at AWLA! AWLA offers rabies vaccines, distemper vaccines (DAPPv for dogs and HCPCh for cats), and microchips for cats and dogs. These clinics are by reservation only. This clinic is SOLD OUT. Rabies shots are $15, distemper shots are free, and microchips are $35. NO CASH, card…
Canceled Smarty Pets: Wildlife-Proofing Your Home for Winter
Empty the Shelters Adoption Event
AWLA is joining 380+ shelters across the country to participate in Bissell Pet Foundation's Empty the Shelters - Holiday Hope adoption event! From December 1st - 9th, AWLA is offering $50 adoption fees for adult dogs and cats (6 months +), and 50% off adoption fees for all small companion animals. Even better, many of…
Low-Cost Rabies and Microchip Clinic
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesGet your pets their vaccines or a microchip at AWLA! AWLA offers rabies vaccines, distemper vaccines (DAPPv for dogs and HCPCh for cats), and microchips for cats and dogs. These clinics are by reservation only. You must sign up in advance for a designated time. Sign-ups for this clinic will open on December 1 at noon.…
Smarty Pets: Wildlife-Proofing Your Home For Winter
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Holiday Pet Pantry Delivery
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesAWLA's Pet Pantry Holiday Delivery is back again this holiday season! If you are in need of supplies for your dog or cat, AWLA will deliver FREE care packages of pet food and supplies to your doorstep on Saturday, December 16th between 9am and 12pm. Registration will open on November 3rd at 12 noon. Please…
Home for the Holidays
Home for the Holidays is back for 2023! If you’re staying in town for the holiday season and have extra room in your home, you can foster a dog, cat, or small companion animal and give them a much-deserved break from their kennels over the holidays! Some basic supplies will be provided by the shelter…
Low-Cost Vaccine & Microchip Clinic – SOLD OUT
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesGet your pets their vaccines or a microchip at AWLA! AWLA offers rabies vaccines, distemper vaccines (DAPPv for dogs and HCPCh for cats), and microchips for cats and dogs. These clinics are by reservation only. You must sign up in advance for a designated time. Sign-up for this clinic will open on Friday, January 12, at…
Smarty Pets: Cat Enrichment
VirtualValentine e-Cards
<br/ > Make your Valentine's heart melt with a donation to the animals in their name and select a unique eCard to be sent directly to their inbox on the 14th! Click here to send your Valentine!
Love is Blind Adoption Event
This season on Love is Blind, we're bringing the mystery, the excitement, and the love to AWLA! Join us for a special edition of Love is Blind, where hopeful pet parents and adoptable pets will take center stage in the quest for love. It's more than an adoption event - it's a love story waiting…
Low-Cost Vaccine & Microchip Clinic – SOLD OUT
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesGet your pets their vaccines or a microchip at AWLA! AWLA offers rabies vaccines, distemper vaccines (DAPPv for dogs and HCPCh for cats), and microchips for cats and dogs. These clinics are by reservation only. You must sign up in advance for a designated time. Sign-ups for this clinic will open at noon on March 1st.…
We’re Expecting! Baby Shower
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesEach spring brings thousands of baby animals to AWLA, from squirrels to kittens! Bring an item from our Baby Registry to our AWLA Baby Shower and meet baby animals, learn about becoming a foster or wildlife volunteer, and help us save more lives this year! AWLA's Registry Here are a few of our most needed…
Smarty Pets: Pet Poison Prevention
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Partial Eclipse of the Heart Adoption Event
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesArlington may witness only a partial eclipse this year, but AWLA is here to ensure your heart reaches the totality of love by adopting a new best friend! From April 6 - 8, AWLA is offering an astronomical 80% off adoption fees for all adult pets (6 months and older). Whether you're seeking a loyal…
Low-Cost Vaccine & Microchip Clinic – SOLD OUT
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesGet your pets their vaccines or a microchip at AWLA! AWLA offers rabies vaccines, distemper vaccines (DAPPv for dogs and HCPCh for cats), and microchips for cats and dogs. These clinics are by reservation only. You must sign up in advance for a designated time. This clinic is sold out! Rabies shots are $15, distemper shots…
Canceled Paws & Read Story Time
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Taylor Swift New Album Listening Party with Kittens!
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United States
Empty the Shelters
BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness, is prompting a national call for adoption once again this spring with its “Empty the Shelters” reduced-fee adoption event! From May 10-15, AWLA is offering $50 adoption fees for all cats and dogs* and 50% off adoption fees for small companion animals,…
NY Dog Film Festival
AWLA Presents: The 2024 NY Dog Film Festival Tuesday, May 14 at the Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse Doors open at 6:00 PM - show at 7:00 PM Tickets The NY Dog Film Festival is an annual philanthropic celebration of the love between dogs and their people. The Festival is a two-hour program of short films…
NY Cat Film Festival
AWLA Presents: The NY Cat Film Festival Wednesday, May 15 at the Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse Doors open at 6:00 PM - show starts at 7:00 PM Tickets The NY Cat Film Festival™ is an exploration through film of the fascinating felines who share our lives, creating a shared audience experience that inspires, educates and…
Shelter Story Time
Visit AWLA for a special Spring story time featuring some special guests! Children ages 4 - 10 years old are invited to the shelter on Friday, May 31st at 5:30pm for a Spring story time with our Youth Programs Coordinator, Madi! She'll be joined by our guest readers, officers from Arlington County Police Department, and…
AWLA’s 80th Anniversary Celebration
Low-Cost Vaccine & Microchip Clinic
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesGet your pets their vaccines or a microchip at AWLA! AWLA offers rabies vaccines, distemper vaccines (DAPPv for dogs and HCPCh for cats), and microchips for cats and dogs. These clinics are by reservation only. You must sign up in advance for a designated time. Sign-ups for this clinic will open on Friday, May 31st at…
Sploots N’ Splash Adoptions Bash
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesJune 21 - 28 at AWLA Adoptable dogs 6 months+ will select a Duckie from our “Pick-Your-Price Duck Pond” to receive anywhere from 25-100% off adoption fee. Adult cats and small animals are all 25% off during the event. Cats & dogs under 6 months of age are not included in this promotion.
Low-Cost Vaccine & Microchip Clinic
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesGet your pets their vaccines or a microchip at AWLA! AWLA offers rabies vaccines, distemper vaccines (DAPPv for dogs and HCPCh for cats), and microchips for cats and dogs. These clinics are by reservation only. You must sign up in advance for a designated time. Sign-ups for this clinic will open one week prior. Click Here…
Kitten Meditation
MEDITATE WITH KITTENS! Join yoga instructor Beth A Wolfe along with a litter of adoptable kittens at AWLA for an hour-long 'kitten experience'! The meditation session includes a short, guided meditation, focused on extending the love we have for our pets to ourselves and one another, kitten snuggling, community, and joy. Bring your own yoga…
Empty the Shelters
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesAWLA is joining 390+ shelters in 44 states across the country to participate in BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Summer National Empty the Shelters™ adoption event! From July 26 – 31st, AWLA is offering $50 adoption fees for adult dogs and cats (6 months +)*. Even better, some dog adoption fees are FREE thanks to generous donors! Standard policies…
Low-Cost Vaccine & Microchip Clinic
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesGet your pets their vaccines or a microchip at AWLA! AWLA offers rabies vaccines, distemper vaccines (DAPPv for dogs and HCPCh for cats), and microchips for cats and dogs. These clinics are by reservation only. You must register in advance for a designated time. Registration for this clinic will open the Friday in the week prior.…
Check Their Chip Day
Check Their Chip Day Keep Your Pet Safe with an Up-to-Date Microchip! Join us at AWLA on Thursday, August 15, from 5:30 - 6:30 pm for a special event focused on keeping your pet safe and secure. We'll be offering FREE microchip scans for both dogs and cats. If your pet already has a microchip,…
Kitten Yoga
Join AWLA and yoga instructor Beth A Wolfe for an all-level, mellow, playful yoga practice. You'll enjoy a casual yoga practice at the shelter while adoptable kittens roam around. There will be plenty of time allotted for kitten snuggling and photos. Bring your own yoga mat. Ages 10 years + (anyone under 18 must be…
Kitten Meditation
MEDITATE WITH KITTENS! Join yoga instructor Beth A Wolfe along with a litter of adoptable kittens at AWLA for an hour-long ‘kitten experience’! The meditation session includes a short, guided meditation, focused on extending the love we have for our pets to ourselves and one another, kitten snuggling, community, and joy. Bring your own yoga…
Kids C.A.R.E. Club: Howl-o-Ween
Join us for a Howl-o-Ween themed evening, including a spooky craft, DIY dog treats, and a how-to on keeping animals safe during Halloween! Click Here To Register Kids CARE Club (Creating a Responsible Environment) is a program series for animal lovers ages 5-9 and their families to learn how to make a positive difference in the lives…
Low-Cost Vaccine & Microchip Clinic
Get your pets their vaccines or a microchip at AWLA! AWLA offers rabies vaccines, distemper vaccines (DAPPv for dogs and HCPCh for cats), and microchips for cats and dogs. These clinics are by reservation only. You must register in advance for a designated time. Registration for this clinic will open the Friday in the week prior. Registration…
AWLA Calendar Contest
Calendar Contest will open October 1st, 2024 for Entries and Votes! Now is your chance to give your pet the ultimate spotlight with their photo on the cover of our 2025 calendar! Each photo entry and vote equals life-saving funds for animals in need. From tiny kittens, to senior pups, injured wildlife, pet parents in…
Kids CARE Club: Happy Howl-o-Ween
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesKids CARE Club (Creating a Responsible Environment) is a program series for animal lovers ages 5-9 and their families to learn how to keep pets and wildlife safe through hands-on activities and crafts. Join us this October for a Howl-oween themed evening, including a spooky craft, DIY dog treats, and a how-to on keeping animals…
Low-Cost Vaccine & Microchip Clinic
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesGet your pets their vaccines or a microchip at AWLA! AWLA offers rabies vaccines, distemper vaccines (DAPPv for dogs and HCPCh for cats), and microchips for cats and dogs. These clinics are by reservation only. You must register in advance for a designated time. Registration for this clinic will open the Friday in the week prior.…
Empty The Shelters
Join us for Empty the Shelters, sponsored by BISSELL Pet Foundation! From December 1–6, adoption fees for all adult cats and dogs (6 months and older) will be just $50. Adoption saves two lives—the pet you bring home and the one who takes their place in the shelter. As the nation’s largest funded adoption event,…
Light Up The Village
Light Up The Village: Support AWLA While Celebrating the Season! Join us for the annual Light Up The Village event at The Village at Shirlington on Thursday, December 5, from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Enjoy holiday performances, festive activities, and the dazzling tree lighting ceremony! Stop by Dogma Bakery & Boutique during the event to…
Kids C.A.R.E. Club Holiday Pawty
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesJoin us this December for our Kids CARE Club (Creating a Responsible Environment) Holiday Paw-ty, where kids and their families can learn how to keep pets and wildlife safe through fun, hands-on activities. For our Holiday Paw-ty, we'll be decorating "cookies" for our shelter dogs, creating a festive craft, and discovering how foster families give pets…
Low-Cost Vaccine & Microchip Clinic
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesGet your pets their vaccines or a microchip at AWLA! AWLA offers rabies vaccines, distemper vaccines (DAPPv for dogs and HCPCh for cats), and microchips for cats and dogs. These clinics are by reservation only. You must register in advance for a designated time. Registration for this clinic will open the Friday in the week prior.…
Home for the Holidays
Home for the Holidays is back and the shelter is under construction! If you’re staying in town for the holiday season and have extra room in your home, you can foster a dog, cat, or small companion animal and give them a much-deserved break from their kennels over the holidays! We're preparing for construction and…
Santa Paws at Dogma Bakery: SOLD OUT
Santa Paws Photos with Dogma Bakery Friday, December 8 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Village at Shirlington Bring your pets to meet Santa at Dogma Bakery’s 15th Annual Santa Paws photos! For a $30 donation, you’ll receive a digital photo of your pet with Santa, perfect for holiday cards or sharing with friends and family.…
Kids CARE Club: DIY Pet Toys
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesPets love new toys, and you can make some yourself! Come learn how to create fun, safe toys for your furry friends at home. It's going to be paws-itively awesome! Kids CARE Club (Creating a Responsible Environment) is a program series for animal lovers ages 4-10 and their families to learn how to keep pets…
Low-Cost Vaccine & Microchip Clinic
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesGet your pets their vaccines or a microchip at AWLA! AWLA offers rabies vaccines, distemper vaccines (DAPPv for dogs and HCPCh for cats), and microchips for cats and dogs. These clinics are by reservation only. You must register in advance for a designated time. Registration for this clinic will open the Friday in the week prior.…
Kids CARE Club: Finding Forever Homes
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesEver wonder how we help animals find their new families? Join us to learn how we help our shelter pets get adopted, create exciting adoption posters, and meet some pets searching for their forever homes! Kids CARE Club (Creating a Responsible Environment) is a program series for animal lovers ages 4-10 and their families to…
Cupid-Approved Pet Portraits
Celebrate your love for your furry friend with a professional photo shoot! For just $75, you’ll receive 1-3 professional digital photographs of your pet, expertly captured by Julie Gould of Bright Eyes Photos.
Paint Your Pet – SOLD OUT
Learn how to paint your pet with watercolor! Join local artist Alexandra Schmeling for a two-hour class that will take you through the basics of watercolors to create a finished watercoloring painting of your fur baby.
Find Your Player 2 Adoption Event
Looking for your Player 2? This Valentine’s weekend, level up your love at our Name-Your Price adoption event! From February 14-17, you can set your own adoption fee for any pet 6 months or older—because every hero needs a sidekick, and every adventure is better with a furry friend by your side! Whether you're celebrating…
Low-Cost Vaccine & Microchip Clinic
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesGet your pets their vaccines or a microchip at AWLA! AWLA offers rabies vaccines, distemper vaccines (DAPPv for dogs and HCPCh for cats), and microchips for cats and dogs. These clinics are by reservation only. You must register in advance for a designated time. Registration for this clinic will open the Friday in the week prior.…
Paint Your Pet – SOLD OUT
Learn how to paint your pet with watercolor! Join local artist Alexandra Schmeling for a two-hour class that will take you through the basics of watercolors to create a finished watercoloring painting of your fur baby.
Kids CARE Club: Birds in your Backyard
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesTweet, tweet! Let's learn about the birds that live near us and how you can help make your yard a bird-friendly place. You’ll also make a fun craft to attract feathered friends! Kids CARE Club (Creating a Responsible Environment) is a program series for animal lovers ages 4-10 and their families to learn how to…
We’re Expecting! Kitten & Wildlife Shower
Spring is baby season, and we’re throwing a shower to celebrate! Join us on March 8th to learn about the incredible work that goes into caring for kittens and baby wildlife at our shelter. You’ll get to meet some of our tiniest residents, hear about the challenges and rewards of baby season, and discover how…
Low-Cost Vaccine & Microchip Clinic
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesGet your pets their vaccines or a microchip at AWLA! AWLA offers rabies vaccines, distemper vaccines (DAPPv for dogs and HCPCh for cats), and microchips for cats and dogs. These clinics are by reservation only. You must register in advance for a designated time. Registration for this clinic will open the Friday in the week prior.…
Bottle Baby Basics
Kids CARE Club: Wildlife Helpers
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesDid you know many wild animals need help every year? Join us to meet some special guests from our Wildlife Resource Center and learn how we help injured or baby wild animals get back to nature. Kids CARE Club (Creating a Responsible Environment) is a program series for animal lovers ages 4-10 and their families…
Low-Cost Vaccine & Microchip Clinic
Animal Welfare League of Arlington 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington, VA, United StatesGet your pets their vaccines or a microchip at AWLA! AWLA offers rabies vaccines, distemper vaccines (DAPPv for dogs and HCPCh for cats), and microchips for cats and dogs. These clinics are by reservation only. You must register in advance for a designated time. Registration for this clinic will open the Friday in the week prior.…
