Pet Loss Support
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…
Kitten Yoga
Join AWLA and yoga instructor Beth A Wolfe for Kitten Yoga! This is an all-level, mellow, yoga practice for people ages 10 and older. (Children under 15 MUST practice ALONG with an adult.) We will practice yoga at the shelter while adoptable kittens (and/or other shelter pets, depending on availability) roam among us. BYO yoga…
Kitten Yoga
Join AWLA and yoga instructor Beth A Wolfe for Kitten Yoga! This is an all-level, mellow, yoga practice for people ages 10 and older. (Children under 15 MUST practice ALONG with an adult.) We will practice yoga at the shelter while adoptable kittens (and/or other shelter pets, depending on availability) roam among us. BYO yoga…
AWLA 2017 Calendar Contest
Animal Welfare League of Arlington’s Calendar Contest and Fundraiser Welcome to the Animal Welfare League of Arlington’s Calendar Contest Fundraiser! This is your chance to make your pet a local celebrity, with their photo on the cover of our 2018 calendar! Each photo entry and vote equals life-saving funds that care for animals in need. Last…
Crafting for Shelter Animals
Join AWLA and knitting organization Three Cats And A Dog on August 1st from 6-8pm and knit (or craft) for shelter animals! Three Cats And A Dog collects hand-made knits for shelter animals, especially ones that may be overlooked by adopters. Come make a sweater, scarf, blanket, bow, bed and more for animals at AWLA.…
Bottle Baby Kitten Class
Join us at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington (Arlington, VA) for a 90-minute kitten-care workshop. In this session, learn what you need to know to successfully care for orphaned or very young kittens. We’ll present life-saving information about how to properly feed and care for kittens younger than 5 weeks old. We hope to…
August Fund Run
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 4. Details are as follows: What: Healthy Pet 5k Fund Run/Walk When: Friday, August 4, 2017 Where: New District Brewing Company The Route What Time: Check-in begins at 6 pm…
Baby-Ready Pets
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…
Clear The Shelter
Help us Clear The Shelter! The Animal Welfare League of Arlington will once again join NBC4 to participate in Clear the Shelters, a nationwide pet adoption event! Thanks to a generous sponsorship from Incentive Technology Group (iTG), all adoption fees will be waived on Saturday, August 19th as part of the the nationwide Clear the…
Low-cost Rabies & Microchip Clinic
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…
September Fund Run
Please join Team Rescue Tails, the official athletic club supporting the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, at our next monthly “Fund Run” on Friday, September 8. Details are as follows: What: Healthy Pet 5k Fund Run/Walk When: Friday, September 8, 2017 Where: New District Brewing Company The Route What Time: Check-in begins at 6 pm…
Bottle Baby Kitten Class
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Windgate Pooch Paddle & BBQ
Bring your pooch and join the residents of Windgate I & II for their annual Pooch Paddle & BBQ benefiting AWLA! This event is open to all, even if you don't live in the community, so come join us for an afternoon of food, fun, and soggy dogs! $5 donation encouraged to participate in the…
