Introduction to Nosework for Dogs
Join us at AWLA for our first 'Introduction to Nosework' class! Click here to sign up. This class will give dogs and their people a chance to learn more about this fun sport. Nosework has become increasingly popular in the past several years. It is a great activity you can enjoy with your dog that…
Home for the Holidays
Give the gift of family this holiday season: foster a shelter pet through our Home for the Holidays program! From December 20th to 27th, we are inviting local families to give shelter a break from their kennels and bring them home for the holidays. Our goal is to get as many animals as…
Gift-Wrapping for Good
Join us for your last minute holiday gift wrapping at Animal Welfare League of Arlington. AWLA elves (aka volunteers) will wrap your gifts. There is a suggested donation of $3 for one item or $10 for four items AWLA will receive 100% of the proceeds for this event. If you need a gift for your…
Pet Loss Support Group
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…
Smarty Pets Series: Common Cat Behavior Problems (and how to fix them)
Do you have issues with litterbox problems? Maybe your cat is destructively scratching your beautiful new furniture or they're having some play behavior issues. Our cat expert, Teresa Villatoro, is here to help you understand, breakdown, and constructively address these issues.
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…
Galentine’s Day Adoption Event
Treat yo' self to a new BFF this Galentine's Day! On February 13th from 12-7PM, we'll have 'pick-a-price' adoption fees for all pets older than 6 months! What is Galentine's Day, you ask? It's only the best day of the year, February 13th, where you hang out with your gal pals, just ladies celebrating ladies!…
Kitten College Foster Training
The Animal Welfare League of Arlington is one of the only shelters in the nation that takes in kittens from other jurisdictions. In fact, AWLA takes in just a very few kittens from Arlington County, thanks to our highly successful trap-neuter-return program that has greatly reduced the population of feral cats. Instead, the Kitten College…
Smarty Pets: Enriched and Engaged
When snow falls and temperatures drops, our canine friends have fewer opportunities to go outside and get the physical and mental exercise that they need.
During this program AWLA’s very own Dog Behaviorist, Kat Heckert, will teach dog moms and dads how to combat the winter confinement blues with fun indoor games and enrichment activities, like food puzzles and scent work.
Barks and Barrels
Come on out to Barrel Oak Winery for a spring fundraiser for the Animal Welfare League of Arlington. We'll have the space all to ourselves...and some adoptable dogs!
Fun times include live music, a silent auction, donation drive, adoptable dogs, and a dog-friendly winery/brewery. Feel free to being your own pooch along as well! For all drink purchases made, Barrel Oak Winery will donate 10% of their proceeds to AWLA (merchandise purchases not included).
Game of Homes Adoption Event
Prepare yourselves...friendship is coming! This weekend, travel to Westeros (aka the Animal Welfare League of Arlington) and adopt your very own Arya Bark, Samwell Tabby, or Rabbit Baratheon with 'Name Your Price' adoption fees! A Lannister always pays his debts, you know... Our Game of Homes adoption event is from Friday, April 12th until Sunday,…
AWLA Career Morning
Is your teen (ages 13-18) interested in a career with animals? Participants in our AWLA Career Morning will meet shelter staff and hear about several different careers in animal welfare, learn about AWLA, tour our facility and have a chance to ask questions about their career interests. This event is FREE but registration is…
Smarty Pets: Our Wild Neighbors
Sponsored by Dogma Gourmet Dog Bakery & Boutique. We've all seen animals in distress or without a parent in the spring, but do we know what to do?
