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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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?

Mother’s Day Adoption Weekend

To all you dog moms and cat moms (and wannabe dog moms and cat moms)...this is your weekend! We're offering 50% off adoption fees for ALL pets (6 months +)…

AWLA’s 75th Anniversary

Please join us to   Celebrate AWLA's 75th Anniversary & our newly renovated front office   Friday, June 7 at 12:30 p.m. Ribbon-cutting & Proclamation followed by light refreshments  …