Pizza for Pets at Joe’s Place
Join us on Wednesday, September 20th at Joe's Place and eat pizza to support homeless pets! Joe's Place will be hosting a special dining day for the Animal Welfare League…
Bunny Spa Day
Join AWLA and Friends of Rabbits for a Bunny Spa Day on Saturday, September 23rd from 12:30pm-3:30pm! Here's a chance to totally pamper your bunnies, so bring in your rabbit…
Bottle Baby Kitten Class
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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…
Puppy Yoga with Beth A Wolfe Yoga
Join us for a very special yoga class with a litter of adorable beagle mix puppies! This is an all-level, mellow, yoga practice for people ages 10 and older. (Children…
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 6. Details are as follows:…
Ride to the Rescue with CycleBar
Do good and feel good at CycleBar Columbia Pike on Saturday, October 7th! CycleBar has donated 15 bikes in their 10:30 am class to AWLA and 100% of your $25…
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…
Baby-Ready Pets Class
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…
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…
Kitten Yoga: Halloween Edition!
Join us for a special Kitten Yoga class, Halloween Style! All-level, mellow, halloween-themed yoga practice for people ages 10 and older. (Children under 18 MUST practice ALONG with an adult.)…
AWLA Movie Night (for kids ages 6-10 years old)
Register now for AWLA's Movie night for children ages 6-10 year old. Movie night is from 6:30-8:30 PM. Registered participants are invited to attend in PJs and to bring a…
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…
Holiday Movie Night…..with Puppies! (21 and over)
$30 per person *please be aware: this is a 21+ event* BYOB - beverages & blankets - guests are welcome to bring their own snacks Pizza (vegetarian) provided! GET FESTIVE…
Join Us At the Gifts That Gift Hope Alternative Gift Fair
Please join AWLA at Discovery Elementary School located at 5241 N. 36th St, Arlington, VA 22207 on Saturday, December 9th from 10 AM-2 PM for the 7th Annual Gifts That Give Hope Alternative Gift Fair. What…
Holiday Gift Wrapping to Support AWLA at the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City
Join us for holiday Gift wrapping at the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, Arlington, VA 22202 in front of Nordstrom on level 1 of the mall. AWLA volunteers will wrap…
Baby-Ready Pets Class
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…
Join us at AWLA for Holiday Gift Wrapping to Support AWLA
Join us for Holiday Gift wrapping at Animal Welfare League of Arlington. AWLA volunteers will wrap your gifts. There is a suggested donation of $3 for one item or $10 for…
AWLA 2018 Kid’s Club Registration is OPEN!
AWLA's 2018 Kid's Club is for children ages 10-13 years old. AWLA 2018 Kid's Club members will meet monthly on scheduled Mondays in 2018 to learn about how AWLA operates,…
Deck The Kennels (with Kongs and Catnip!)
Join us on December 22nd and help us Deck the Kennels with Kongs and Catnip! You're invited to stop by the shelter anytime between 1pm - 4pm to make fun…
Join us at the Holiday Photo Booth at the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City to Support AWLA!
Please join us at the Holiday Photo Booth (for people only) at the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, 1100 S Hayes St, Arlington, VA 22202 look for our booth! AWLA volunteers…
Join us for Your Last Minute Holiday Gift Wrapping at AWLA to Support AWLA!
Join us for your last minute holiday gift wrapping at Animal Welfare League of Arlington. AWLA volunteers will wrap your gifts. There is a suggested donation of $3 for one…
Red Cross Blood Drive at AWLA
Please join us for a Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, January 2 from 10:00 AM- 2:30 PM at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington in the Education Room. To…
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…
Puppy Yoga with Beth A Wolfe
Join us for a very special yoga class with a litter of adorable beagle mix puppies! This is an all-level, mellow, yoga practice for people ages 10 and older. (Children…
Kid’s Movie Night at AWLA (for ages 6-10 years old)
Register now for AWLA's Movie night for children ages 6-10 year old. Movie night is from 6:30-8:30 PM. Registered participants are invited to attend in PJs and to bring a…
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…
Insta-Pets: How to Make Your Pet Instagram Famous
Is your dog the cutest thing since sliced bread, but they still only have 15 followers on Instagram? Does your cat do more tricks than Penn & Teller, but only…
Baby-Ready Pets Class
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…
Doggy Massage Class
Prepare you and your true love for the gift of massage this Valentine's Day. Come learn the benefits of doggy massage, how to perform it, and how to enhance your…
Grown-Up Movie Night…with Puppies!
Watch a movie, cuddle puppies, help shelter animals! On Tuesday, March 13th, from 7-9pm, we'll have a pop-up movie night for grown-ups to come cuddle some puppies and watch a…
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…
Pet Nutrition 101
What Are You Buying with Your Pet Food? Grain-free. All-natural. High protein. Real meat. Superfood. View Event A pet’s diet is the most critical factor in their health and longevity.…
AWLA Career Day for ages 13-18 years old. Registration required(space limited)-CANCELLED
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATION Is your teen (ages 13-18) interested in a career with animals? Sign your teen up for AWLA's Career Day on Tuesday,…
Kitten Academy New Foster Training
It's kitten season and AWLA is holding a training session for people interested in joining our Kitten Academy foster team. Registrants will be divided into classes - Freshman, Sophomore, Junior,…
A Talk with Gene Baur, Founder of Farm Sanctuary
Join as we welcome Gene Baur to AWLA!
Gene Baur has been hailed as “the conscience of the food movement” by Time magazine. Since the mid-1980s, he has traveled extensively, campaigning to raise awareness about the abuses of industrialized factory farming and our system of cheap food production.
A pioneer in the field of undercover investigations and farm animal rescue, Gene has visited hundreds of farms, stockyards, and slaughterhouses, documenting the deplorable conditions. His pictures and videos exposing factory farming cruelties have aired nationally and internationally, educating millions about the plight of modern farm animals, and his rescue work inspired an international farm sanctuary movement.
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…
The Asher House Meet n Greet & Adoption Event
The Asher House is on a mission across the country! With his six rescue dogs in tow, Lee Asher is highlighting the importance of companionship and pet adoption and he’ll be making…
AWLA Animal Ambassadors: Foster Program Info Session
Join us at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington on April 14th to learn more about becoming an AWLA Animal Ambassador! Animal Ambassadors is a new part of our current…
Baby-Ready Pets Class
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…
Support AWLA by dining at Sushi-Zen Japanese Restaurant
Who knew you could eat sushi and help animals in need at the same time?! Treat yourself to a delicious dinner at Sushi Zen Japanese Restaurant on April 18th and…
Concert in the Vines
Join Keller Williams Capitol Properties for the 6th KW Rocks! Concert in the Vines + Silent Auction - featuring Phoenix 90! 100% of net proceeds go to make a difference…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Party for Paws
Want to party all night and help homeless animals at the same time? Come to Party for Paws for the Animal Welfare League of Arlington at Saint Yves! Hosted by one of our…
AWLA Kids’ Movie Night (for ages 6-10 years old)- Cancelled
Register now for AWLA's Movie night for children ages 6-10 year old. Movie night is from 6:30-8:30 PM. Registered participants are invited to attend in PJs and to bring a…
Adoption Event at Dogma Bakery
Join us at Dogma Bakery in Shirlington for a pup-tastic adoption event! We'll have some adorable adoptable dogs waiting to meet you and hopefully find their new homes!
Father’s Day Cat Adoption Event
Real men love cats! This Father's Day, adoption fees are waived on all adult cats (6 months +) for everyone, in honor of dads everywhere! Standard adoption policies apply.
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…
Adoption Event at PetSmart
Join us at PetSmart Falls Church (6100-A Arlington Blvd) to meet some of our adoptable animals and take home your new best friend!
Adoption Event at Kriser’s Natural Pet Store
Join AWLA at Kriser's Natural Pet at 2501 N Harrison St, Arlington VA, to meet adoptable pets and take home your new best friend!
5th Annual Pops for Pets Concert
Pack a picnic and your pup and join us for an evening of music under the stars at the 5th Annual Pops for Pets Concert on June 24th at Lubber…
Estate Planning for Pet Owners
We can't bear to think about losing our pets, but what if they lose you? Come learn how you can provide for your fur family. It's good to be prepared!
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…
‘International House of Cats’ Adoption Event
Our cat kennels are full! So this Wednesday, July 11th (which just so happens to be International Cat Day) we are lowering adoption fees for all cats at our International…
PetsMart Adoption Event
Join us at PetSmart (6100-A Arlington Blvd, Falls Church VA) to meet adoptable pets and take home your new best friend! View our adoption policies here: https://www.awla.org/adopt/adoption-process/
Dogma Bakery Adoption Event
Join us at Dogma Bakery in Shirlington to meet adoptable pets and take home your new best friend! View our adoption policies here: https://www.awla.org/adopt/adoption-process/
Puppies and a Movie!
Ever wanted to cuddle with a puppy while watching a movie? Now's your chance!
It's Christmas in July and we have some puppies who are ready to celebrate! We'll be showing a holiday movie and hosting a movie night with at least 6 hound-mix puppies as they prepare to get ready for adoption.
Pet Boarding: How, where, and what to look for
It's 10am, do you know where your dog is?
Well, we assume you do, but if your pup is at a boarding facility...how did you choose it? Are there standards with which boarding facilities must comply? (Hint: the answer is a shocking no!) Who is looking after your best friend when you can't?
We know that your furry companions mean the world to you, so we want to help you find just the right place for them. That's why we've invited Jess Ward, Operations Manager and Behaviorist at The Board Hound, to join us on Tuesday, July 31 at 6:30 PM to tell us what to look for in a doggy daycare or boarding facility, what questions to ask, and what should make you run for the door!
Well-Mannered Mutts Training Class
Join us at AWLA every Sunday for our "Well-Mannered Mutts" training class! Members of our Behavior Team will work with you and your dogs on basic cues, common behavior issues,…
Indoor Cats: How to Stop Boredom and Save Their Sanity
Are your cats bored? They don't need to be! View Event You always hear about how to keep your dogs exercised and entertained, but what about cats? They deserve (and…
Clear the Shelters
AWLA is excited to once again be participating in NBC and Telemundo 44's national Clear the Shelters adoption event! At last year's event, more than 150,000 pets were adopted across the country, and this year…
Well-Mannered Mutts Training Class
Join us at AWLA every Sunday for our "Well-Mannered Mutts" training class! Members of our Behavior Team will work with you and your dogs on basic commands, common behavior issues,…
Low-Cost Rabies & Microchip Clinic
August is our busiest clinic! Consider arriving during the second hour for a shorter wait. Please bring proof of a prior rabies shot (a rabies certificate, not a tag) to…
Well-Mannered Mutts Training Class
Join us at AWLA every Sunday for our "Well-Mannered Mutts" training class! Members of our Behavior Team will work with you and your dogs on basic commands, common behavior issues,…
Baby-Ready Pets
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…
Well-Mannered Mutts Training Class
Join us at AWLA every Sunday for our "Well-Mannered Mutts" training class! Members of our Behavior Team will work with you and your dogs on basic commands, common behavior issues,…
Kids’ Movie Night at AWLA
Register now for AWLA’s Kids' Movie night for children ages 6-10 years old. Movie night is from 5:30-8:30 PM. Registered participants are invited to attend in PJs and to bring…
CANCELLED – Well-Mannered Mutts Training Class
Join us at AWLA every Sunday for our "Well-Mannered Mutts" training class! Members of our Behavior Team will work with you and your dogs on basic commands, common behavior issues,…
Kitten Kindergarten (Session 1)
It's Back to School and if you added a tiny new feline addition to your home this may be the class for you! To help your kitten start out with their best…
Grown-Up Movie Night…with Puppies!
PUPPIES AND TORNADOES AND SHARKS, oh my!
Time to get a little refresher from all of this rain...and we have some puppies who have been cooped up inside and are ready to play with YOU! We can't tell you exactly what movie we'll be showing but here are some clues: All the puppies are named after sharks and we've been inspired by the recent weather...so let's just say, it's gonna be fun and probably a little ridiculous. We'll have 6 puppies dressed in their shark outfits (for as long as they allow us to keep them on) as they prepare to get ready for adoption.
This event will be floor seating with some dog beds and limited chair seating. You can bring your own pillows and blankets to sit on as well (just please be aware that puppies do have accidents so don't bring anything you don't mind possibly getting dirty). Please feel free to bring your own food and drinks (just remember that there will be puppies roaming around who love to eat anything...before they tire and fall asleep in your lap of course). BYOB.
This is an event geared towards adults, but check out more events on awla.org/events for upcoming children's movie nights.
Tickets are $30 - click the sign up button above to register today before all of the puppy play is sold out!
Kitten Kindergarten (Session 2)
It's Back to School and if you added a tiny new feline addition to your home this may be the class for you! To help your kitten start out with their best…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Smarty Pets: Feeding the Finicky Cat
Got a picky eater? Pick this class.
Diet is the foundation of our cats' health, but we know our cats have a mind of their own when it comes to food. Or do they?
With over two decades in the pet industry and working with the finicky feline, PetSage founder Terri Grow has a few insights in to your cat's palate, food addictions and commercial pet food manipulations. What is “best” for one cat may not be the “best” for yours. Her experience will help you separate fact from fiction to find the food that’s right for your finicky feline. Terri will also share a few tricks of the trade for those times when you are at your wit’s end.
And don't worry, you won't go home empty handed. Terri will have some free samples to test out with your newfound cat food knowledge!
Wolfenoot Adoption Party
Celebrate the Spirit of the Wolf with us on November 23rd! Wolfenoot is a brand new holiday being celebrated across the world. It was recently invented by a seven-year-old…
Puppy Yoga – CANCELLED
Unfortunately, our litter of puppies are a little under the weather, and out of an abundance of caution, we decided it was best that they do not attend puppy yoga…
Holiday Pawtraits!
Join Jeremy Robbin Photography and the Animal Welfare League of Arlington for a fun and festive photo session with your animal companions. 100% of the $35 session fee benefits AWLA's mission to improve the lives of animals...and you get the added bonus of some adorable photos!
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…
Gifts That Give Hope Alternative Gift-Giving Fair
AWLA will be participating in the Gifts That Give Hope Fair again this year on Saturday, Dec 8th from 10 AM- 2 PM. This alternative gift-giving fair puts a new spin…
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…
AWLA Kids’ HOLIDAY Movie Night at AWLA
Register now for AWLA’s Kids' Movie night for children ages 6-10 years old. Movie night is from 5:30-8:30 PM. Registered participants are invited to attend in PJs and to bring…
