April Fund Run/Walk
Join Team Rescue Tails, the official athletic club for the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, in our second monthly “Fund Run/Walk.” These monthly walks will help support the Woody and Mickey Healthy Pet Fund, a fund that pays for emergency medical care for shelter pets. This Walk/Run will take place Friday, April 1 (we're not fooling!)…
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…
Pet Loss Support Group
Pet Bereavement 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…
Increasing Survival Rates of Rescued Kittens: Full-Day Workshop
This full-day workshop is quite comprehensive covering a wealth of important information that staff and fosters caring for kittens need to know. Topics include, but are not limited to: stabilizing compromised and ‘fading’ kittens; care and feeding of neonates; pregnancy and delivery; prevention, recognition and treatment of feline infectious diseases; quarantine and sanitation procedures; vaccination protocols; parasite recognition and…
Walk for the Animals
Content Heading LeftOn Saturday, May 7, 2016, the Animal Welfare League of Arlington will host the Annual Walk for the Animals at Bluemont Park in Arlington. This event brings together hundreds of local animal lovers and their canine companions for a walk to benefit AWLA shelter animals and support the services and programs that the League provides…
Join us at the Taste of Arlington!
Join us on Sunday, May 15 from 12-6pm when the Ballston Business Improvement District will host the 29th annual Taste of Arlington presented by BallstonGives and benefiting the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC). This exciting and highly anticipated event transforms Wilson Boulevard and neighboring streets into a family-friendly street festival with dining, music and entertainment for…
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…
Team Rescue Tails June Fund Run
Please join Team Rescue Tails, the official athletic club supporting the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, at our monthly "Fund Runs" beginning Friday, June 3. Details are as follows: What: Healthy Pet 5k Fund Run/Walk When: Friday, June 3, 2016 Where: New District Brewing Company The Route What Time: Check-in begins at 6 pm and…
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…
Bottle Baby and URI Kitten Class
The National Kitten Coalition, partnered with AWLA, will be hosting a combined Bottle Baby and Upper Respiratory Infection class on June 18th from 9:00am -12:00pm. The first half of the workshop will focus on the care of “Bottle Babies,” kittens too young to eat on their own. When neonatal kittens (less than five weeks old) are brought…
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…
Pops for Pets
On Sunday, June 26, 2016, the Animal Welfare League of Arlington will co-host with the Arlington Philharmonic the 3rd Annual Pops for Pets concert at Lubber Run Amphitheatre in Arlington. This event is free to the public and brings together hundreds of local animal lovers and their canine companions for an evening of classical music.…
Team Rescue Tails July Fund Run
Please join Team Rescue Tails, the official athletic club supporting the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, at our monthly “Fund Run” on Friday July 8. Details are as follows: What: Healthy Pet 5k Fund Run/Walk When: Friday, July 8, 2016 Where: New District Brewing Company The Route What Time: Check-in begins at 6 pm and…
Pet Loss Support Group
Pet Bereavement 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…
Kitten Care Workshop: Diarrhea
Join us for the National Kitten Coalition's next installment of the year-long workshop series hosted by the Animal Welfare League of Arlington. In this session, learn about the good, the bad, and the ugly regarding kitten feces. We’ll be presenting life-saving information to help you care for these little ones. //
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 5. Details are as follows: What: Healthy Pet 5k Fund Run/Walk When: Friday, August 5, 2016 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…
Bottle Baby Kittens and Diarrhea Workshop
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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…
Creating a Humane Backyard
Have you heard that most of our 4,000 native bee species nest not in hives but in the ground or dead wood? Did you know that caterpillars, not birdseed, are an essential part of most baby bird diets? Are you familiar with the gardening prowess of opossums and skunks, who devour insects often considered “pests?”…
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 9. Details are as follows: What: Healthy Pet 5k Fund Run/Walk When: Friday, September 9, 2016 Where: New District Brewing Company The Route What Time: Check-in begins at 6 pm…
Full Day Kitten Workshop
Join us at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington (Arlington, VA) for our full-day workshop covering everything you need to know to successfully care for kittens. From pregnancy and delivery, to bottle-feeding, to illness recognition and treatment, to vaccination and sanitation protocols, to parasites, nutrition, socialization and so much more! We’ll even show you how…
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…
Paws for the Cause!
Join The Imperial Court of Washington, DC and the Animal Welfare League of Arlington for a fun evening at Freddie's Beach Bar to raise money for a great cause! The Imperial Court of Washington, DC provides an amazing show which runs from 7 - 8:45 pm but come early for social hour. Entertainment, a 50/50…
October 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, October 7. Details are as follows: What: Healthy Pet 5k Fund Run/Walk When: Friday, October 7, 2016 Where: New District Brewing Company The Route What Time: Check-in begins at 6 pm…
Speed Dating
Are you single? Do you love animals? This might be the event for you!! Come join Professionals in the City and the Animal Welfare League of Arlington! We are partnering for a fun and unique speed-dating event! Where you know you have at least one thing in common with your potential mate already...a love for…
Bottle Baby Kitten Workshop
Join us for the next installment of our year-long workshop series hosted by the Animal Welfare League of Arlington (Arlington, VA). In this session, learn what you need to know to successfully care for orphaned or very young kittens needing to be bottle fed. We’ll be presenting life-saving information about how to properly feed and…
Adoption Event
Come see us at Unleashed Pentagon Row on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 12-2pm. We will have kittens available for adoption! The kitten adoption fee is $150 for one or $200 for two. We accept cash or credit only. Please bring your photo i.d. and rental persmission if applicable. That way you can take your new…
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…
Kitten Yoga
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. An hour of pet cuddle time immediately follows the yoga practice. BYO yoga mat, the Animal…
November Fund Run/Walk
Please join Team Rescue Tails, the official athletic club supporting the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, at our next monthly “Fund Run” on Friday, November 4. Details are as follows: What: Healthy Pet 5k Fund Run/Walk When: Friday, November 4, 2016 Where: New District Brewing Company The Route What Time: Check-in begins at 6 pm…
Adoption Event
Come see us at PetSmart Falls Church on Saturday, November 5 from 12-2pm. We will have kittens available for adoption! The kitten adoption fee is $150 for one or $200 for two. We accept cash or credit only. Please bring your photo i.d. and rental persmission if applicable. That way you can take your new…
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…
Kitten Workshop: Parasites and Ringworm
Join us for the next installment of our year-long workshop series hosted by the Animal Welfare League of Arlington (Arlington, VA). In this session, learn about parasites and ringworm. We’ll be presenting life-saving information to help you care for kittens. window.bboxInit = function () { bbox.showForm('cbd8fed3-5c75-4fea-a69a-26134ef43e41'); }; (function () { var e = document.createElement('script'); e.async…
Adoption Event
Come see us at Pet Supplies Plus in Falls Church on Sunday, November 13 from 12-2pm. We will have kittens available for adoption! The kitten adoption fee is $150 for one or $200 for two. We accept cash or credit only. Please bring your photo i.d. and rental permission if applicable. That way you can take…
Adoption Event
Come see us at Unleashed on Wilson Blvd. on Sunday, November 20 from 1-3pm. We will have kittens available for adoption! The kitten adoption fee is $150 for one or $200 for two. We accept cash or credit only. Please bring your photo i.d. and rental persmission if applicable. That way you can take your…
Adoption Event
Come see us at PetSmart Falls Church on Sunday, November 27 from 12-2pm. We will have kittens available for adoption! The kitten adoption fee is $150 for one or $200 for two. We accept cash or credit only. Please bring your photo i.d. and rental permission if applicable. That way you can take your new…
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…
December Fund Run/Walk
Please join Team Rescue Tails, the official athletic club supporting the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, at our next monthly “Fund Run” on Friday, December 2. Details are as follows: What: Healthy Pet 5k Fund Run/Walk When: Friday, December 2, 2016 Where: New District Brewing Company The Route What Time: Check-in begins at 6 pm…
Adoption Event
Come see us at Pet Supplies Plus in Falls Church on Saturday, December 3 from 1-3pm. We will have kittens available for adoption! The kitten adoption fee is $150 for one or $200 for two. We accept cash or credit only. Please bring your photo i.d. and rental permission if applicable. That way you can take…
Adoption Event
Come see us at PetSmart Falls Church on Friday, December 9 from 5:30-7:30pm. We will have kittens available for adoption! The kitten adoption fee is $150 for one or $200 for two. We accept cash or credit only. Please bring your photo i.d. and rental persmission if applicable. That way you can take your new…
Gifts That Give Hope Fair
Please join AWLA at Discovery Elementary School located at 5241 N. 36th St, Arlington, VA 22207 for the 6th Annual GTGH Arlington Fair. What a wonderful way to get in the holiday spirit! At a Gifts That Give Hope event, you can support our community and find unique and meaningful gifts for loved ones, co-workers, teachers and holiday hosts. We…
Holiday Gift Wrapping at AWLA
Don't let holiday stress get you down! We're here to help with holiday gift-wrapping by AWLA elves! Bring your unwrapped gifts and have our AWLA elves work their magic on: Sat. Dec 17, Sun Dec 18, and Sat Dec 24 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Donation of $3 for one item or $10…
Holiday Gift Wrapping at AWLA
Don't let holiday stress get you down! We're here to help with holiday gift-wrapping by AWLA elves! Bring your unwrapped gifts and have our AWLA elves work their magic on: Sat. Dec 17, Sun Dec 18, and Sat Dec 24 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Donation of $3 for one item or $10 for…
Adoption Event
Come see us at Petco Unleashed on Sunday, December 18 from 1:00-3:00 pm. We will have kittens available for adoption! The kitten adoption fee is $150 for one or $200 for two. We accept cash or credit only. Please bring your photo i.d. and rental permission if applicable. That way you can take your new…
Piggy Palooza!
Are you thinking about adding a guinea pig to your family? Please sign up for our fun and informative Guinea Pigs 101 class and meet our wonderful adoptable pigs at our Piggy Palooza on Wednesday, December 21st! Our Guinea Pig meet and greet begins at 5:30 pm and the class starts at 6:00 pm in the education…
Adoption Event
Come see us at Petco Unleashed Pentagon Row on Thursday, December 22 from 4:30-6:30 pm. We will have guinea pigs available for adoption! The adoption fee is $10. We accept cash or credit only. Please bring your photo i.d. and rental permission if applicable. That way you can take your new piggy home on Thursday.
Adoption Event
Come see us at PetSmart Falls Church on Friday, December 23 from 5:30-7:30pm. We will have kittens available for adoption! The kitten adoption fee is $150 for one or $200 for two. We accept cash or credit only. Please bring your photo i.d. and rental permission if applicable. That way you can take your new…
Holiday Gift Wrapping at AWLA
Don't let holiday stress get you down! We're here to help with holiday gift-wrapping by AWLA elves! Bring your unwrapped gifts and have our AWLA elves work their magic on: Sat. Dec 17, Sun Dec 18, and Sat Dec 24 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Donation of $3 for one item or $10 for…
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…
Pet Loss Support
Pet Bereavement 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…
Adoption Event
Come see us at Unleashed by Petco on Sunday, January 15 from 1:00 - 3:30pm. We will have adoptable animals available! We accept cash or credit only for adoption fees. Please bring your photo i.d. and rental permission if applicable. That way you can take your new pet home on Sunday.
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…
Bottle Baby Kitten Class
Join us this new year, at our bottle baby workshop hosted by the Animal Welfare League of Arlington (Arlington, VA). In this session, learn what you need to know to successfully care for orphaned or very young kittens needing to be bottle fed. We’ll be presenting life-saving information about how to properly feed and care…
Adoption Event
Come see us at PetSmart Falls Church on Friday, February 3 from 5:30-7:30pm. We will have adoptable animals available! We accept cash or credit only for adoption fees. Please bring your photo i.d. and rental persmission if applicable. That way you can take your new pet home on Friday.
February Fund Run/Walk
Please join Team Rescue Tails, the official athletic club supporting the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, at our next monthly “Fund Run” on Friday, February 3. Details are as follows: What: Healthy Pet 5k Fund Run/Walk When: Friday, February 3, 2017 Where: New District Brewing Company The Route What Time: Check-in begins at 6 pm…
Adoption Event
Come see us at Unleashed by Petco on Saturday, February 11 from 1:00 - 3:30pm. We will have adoptable animals available! We accept cash or credit only for adoption fees. Please bring your photo i.d. and rental permission if applicable. That way you can take your new pet home on Saturday.
Bottle Baby Kitten Workshop
This event has been cancelled.
Adoption Event
Come see us at PetSmart Falls Church on Friday, February 24 from 5:30-7:30pm. We will have adoptable animals available! We accept cash or credit only for adoption fees. Please bring your photo i.d. and rental persmission if applicable. That way you can take your new pet home on Friday.
Adoption Event
Come see us at PetSmart Falls Church on Friday, March 3 from 5:00-7:30 pm. We will have adoptable animals available! We accept cash or credit only for adoption fees. Please bring your photo i.d. and rental permission if applicable. That way you can take your new pet home on Friday.
March 2017 Fund Run/Walk
Please join Team Rescue Tails, the official athletic club supporting the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, at our next monthly “Fund Run” on Friday, March 3. Details are as follows: What: Healthy Pet 5k Fund Run/Walk When: Friday, March 3, 2017 Where: New District Brewing Company The Route What Time: Check-in begins at 6 pm…
Full-Day Kitten Care Workshop
Join us at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington (Arlington, VA) for a full-day workshop with the National Kitten Coalition covering everything you need to know to successfully care for kittens. From pregnancy and delivery, to bottle-feeding, to illness recognition and treatment, to vaccination and sanitation protocols, to parasites, nutrition, socialization and so much more!…
Adoption Event
Come see us at Unleashed on Wilson Blvd on Saturday, March 11 from 1:00-3:30 pm. We will have adoptable animals available! We accept cash or credit only for adoption fees. Please bring your photo i.d. and rental permission if applicable. That way you can take your new pet home that day.
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…
Kitten Shower
Spring is coming, and with spring comes kittens! We need your help to care for orphaned kittens, mother cats and their babies. Join us on March 24, 2017 from 6:00-8:00pm for a kitten shower, and bring an item from our Kitten Wishlist to donate. You'll learn about how fostering saves lives, meet 'n' greet our…
April Fund Run/Walk
Please join Team Rescue Tails, the official athletic club supporting the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, at our next monthly “Fund Run” on Friday, April 7. Details are as follows: What: Healthy Pet 5k Fund Run/Walk When: Friday, April 7, 2017 Where: New District Brewing Company The Route What Time: Check-in begins at 6 pm…
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…
Yappy Hour at Rocklands BBQ
Get excited for the Walk on Thursday, April 27 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Rocklands in Arlington at a special Get Your Wag On Happy Hour sponsored by Clarendon Animal Care and Rocklands BBQ. (20% of Happy Hour food and drink sales will be donated to AWLA)
Knit for Shelter Animals
Are you an animal enthusiast who loves to knit? Then you'll love the first ever 'Knit for Shelter Animals' event, courtesy of Three Cats And A Dog and Looped Yarn Works! On April 27th at 6:30 come knit a sweater, scarf, blanket, bow, or anything you like for a shelter animal. Three Cats and A…
Kitten Workshop
Join us at the League, April 22nd, to learn what you need to know to successfully care for orphaned or very young kittens needing to be bottle fed. The National Kitten Coalition will be presenting life-saving information about how to properly feed and care for kittens less than 5 weeks old. They’ll also be presenting…
May Fund Run/Walk
Please join Team Rescue Tails, the official athletic club supporting the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, at our next monthly “Fund Run” on Friday, May 5. Details are as follows: What: Healthy Pet 5k Fund Run/Walk When: Friday, May 5, 2017 Where: New District Brewing Company The Route What Time: Check-in begins at 6 pm…
Walk for the Animals
On Saturday, May 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., AWLA will once again host its annual Walk for the Animals. A perennial favorite, this event brings together more than 600 local animal lovers and their canine companions for a walk to benefit AWLA shelter animals and support the services and programs that the League…
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…
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…
June 2017 Fund Run/Walk
Please join Team Rescue Tails, the official athletic club supporting the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, at our next monthly “Fund Run” on Friday, June 2. Details are as follows: What: Healthy Pet 5k Fund Run/Walk When: Friday, June 2, 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…
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 Care Workshop
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 needing to be bottle fed. We’ll be presenting life-saving information about how to properly feed and care for kittens less than…
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…
Pops for Pets
Please join us for the 4th Annual Pops for Pets, a free, outdoor concert to benefit both the Animal Welfare League of Arlington and the Arlington Philharmonic. You are invited to pack a picnic and your pup, and join us for an evening of popular classics, Broadway, and film music. Well-behaved dogs are always welcome!
Knit for Shelter Animals
Join AWLA and knitting organization Three Cats And A Dog on June 26th from 6-8pm and knit 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. Three Cats…
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…
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…
