Pet Loss Support Group Meeting

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: Kitten Ready Homes – CANCELLED

Sponsored by Dogma Gourmet Dog Bakery & Boutique. You want a kitten, but are you ready? AWLA's Training & Cat Behavior Counselor Teresa Villatoro will be with us to discuss all things kitten.

Yappy Hour at William Jeffrey’s Tavern

Come out to William Jeffrey's Tavern every Monday from 5-7pm for drink specials, complimentary treats for your four-legged friends, and raffle prizes from Loyal Companion, The Board Hound, and more! Proceeds from raffle prizes to benefit AWLA.   And of course we'll have an adoptable dog or two to meet, greet, and say hi to…

Smarty Pets: Crate Training

Sponsored by Dogma Gourmet Dog Bakery & Boutique. Is crate training useful? Is it a punishment? What can I use the crate for? Will my dog be unhappy the whole time they're in their crate?! AWLA's Training & Behavior Associate Kat Heckert will discuss all things crate training!

Yappy Hour at William Jeffrey’s Tavern

Come out to William Jeffrey's Tavern every Monday from 5-7pm for drink specials, complimentary treats for your four-legged friends, and raffle prizes from Loyal Companion, The Board Hound, and more! Proceeds from raffle prizes to benefit AWLA.   And of course we'll have an adoptable dog or two to meet, greet, and say hi to…

Kitten Yoga

Yoga with Kittens! Please join us for an all-level, mellow, playful yoga practice for people ages 10 and older. We will enjoy a casual yoga practice at the shelter while kittens roam among us. There will be plenty of time allotted for kitten snuggling and photos. BYO yoga mat. The Animal Welfare League of Arlington…

$35

Join us at the Arlington County Fair

AWLA will be at the Arlington County Fair August 16th-18th!  Please drop by our indoor booth  during the indoor fair hours to ask questions and learn about community services/resources available to pet owners. We hope to see you there!

CPRO Movie Night: E.T. the Extraterrestrial

AWLA is excited to be a special guest at the Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization's Movie Night on August 16th, with a showing of "E.T. the Extraterrestrial"! Join us for a fun evening of film, learn about AWLA and meet an adoptable pup or two! You can learn more about this event here!

Clear the Shelters!

One of the best days of the year is back - Clear the Shelters will take place at AWLA on August 17th, from 11-4PM! Adoption fees will be waived for ALL animals on Clear the Shelters Day (regular adoption policies and procedures apply). Clear the Shelters is a groundbreaking pet adoption campaign that takes place…

CPRO Movie Night: Life in the Doghouse

AWLA is excited to be a special guest at the Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization's Movie Night on August 17th, with a showing of "Life in the Doghouse"! Join us for a fun evening of film, learn about AWLA and meet an adoptable pup or two! You can learn more about this event here!

Yappy Hour at William Jeffrey’s Tavern

Come out to William Jeffrey's Tavern every Monday from 5-7pm for drink specials, complimentary treats for your four-legged friends, and raffle prizes from Loyal Companion, The Board Hound, and more! Proceeds from raffle prizes to benefit AWLA.   And of course we'll have an adoptable dog or two to meet, greet, and say hi to…

Baby Ready Pets

Baby-Ready Pets offers preparation and assistance to help expectant families prepare their home and their pets for the arrival of the new baby and to make sure that it is a safe and (relatively) stress-free experience for all. This seminar is based on a program created by the Providence Animal Rescue League and the Rhode…