Dinner with a Purpose
Are you HUNGRY to help a worthwhile cause? Please join the Arlington Jaycees on Monday April 23 from 6pm to 9pm at the Silver Diner in Clarendon as we partner with the AWLA to improve the lives of animals in need. Here’s how it works: Come for dinner on April 23 anytime between 6pm and 9pm and Silver Diner will donate a portion of the proceeds…
Hiking with Your Pets by REI
Have you ever wanted to go hiking with your dog but you don't know where to start?
Do you hike with your dog all the time, but want to learn about some better gear to take with you?
And what about "leave no trace"...does that apply to your dog too??
We'll answer all of these questions and more at this one-hour talk on all things hiking with pets. REI experts will be here to inform you how to responsibly hike with your pet (dog or cat), what are some good pet-friendly trails, and fill you in on what supplies are necessary (and some accessories that are just fun to have with you)!
Stand Up For Pits with Rebecca Corry
The Stand Up For Pits Foundation is thrilled to be coming back to Arlington for the Stand Up For Pits comedy tour with Rebecca Corry, and this year AWLA is so thrilled to be one of the benefiting shelters! The SUFP Foundation is dedicated to ending abuse, discrimination and saving the lives of pitbull-type dogs.…
Adoption Event at PetSmart
Meet adoptable animals at PetSmart (6100-A Arlington Blvd, Falls Church, VA) on Friday, April 27th from 3:30PM-6:30PM!
Adoption Event at PetSmart
Join AWLA at PetSmart in Falls Church (6100-A Arlington Blvd) to meet adoptable puppies, and maybe even take home a new best friend!
Kitten College Foster Info Session
The Animal Welfare League of Arlington has opened the region's first neonatal kitten nursery in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area! Join us on May 3rd from 6:30PM-8:00PM to learn more about becoming a Kitten College foster! The Animal Welfare League of Arlington is one of the only municipal shelters in the nation that takes in kittens from…
Ask The Trainer
Karen Baragona, owner of Eager Beagle Dog Training, will be at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington on May 6th from noon-2pm for a new Ask The Trainer session! Members of the public are welcomed to stop by her booth in our lobby and talk to Karen about any training questions or issues they may have!…
Adoption Event at Kriser’s Natural Pet Store
Join AWLA at Kriser's Natural Pet (2509 N. Franklin Rd., Arlington, VA) this Sunday from 12:30PM-3:30PM for a kitten adoption event! Ana, Elsa, and Olaf, three adorable 2-month old kittens, will be available for adoption at the event. You may remember these kittens from a few months ago, when they were found in a…
Walk for the Animals
Lace up your shoes, leash up your pup, and get ready to Walk for the Animals! On Saturday, May 12, from 9AM to 1PM, join us and more than 600 local animal lovers and their canine companions for our annual Walk for the Animals, which benefits our shelter animals and supports the services and programs we…
Join Us at the Taste of Arlington
Join us on Sunday, May 20 from 12-7pm when the Ballston Business Improvement District will host the 30th annual Taste of Arlington presented by Courthaus Social. 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 near the Bark Park!…
Career Open House
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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…
Memorial Day Weekend Adoption Event
Join us for a special Memorial Day weekend adoption event! Adoption fees will be waived for all active military, veterans, and emergency service personnel. AWLA has a large number of dogs, cats, rabbits, and other pets that are looking for new homes, just in time for the holiday weekend! *Regular adoption procedures will still apply, so we…
