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?
Smarty Pets: Estate Planning for Pets
Sponsored by Dogma Gourmet Dog Bakery & Boutique. We can't bear to think about losing our pets, but what if they lost you?
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 +) from May 11-12. Check out all of the pets who are looking for homes at www.awla.org/adopt/adopt-a-dog. Regular adoption policies still apply.
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 RSVP to Kat Williams via email at kwilliams@awla.org
75th Anniversary Adoption Special
Celebrate AWLA's 75th anniversary with 75% off adoption fees! Bring a gift* for a shelter pet and receive 75% off adoption fees for ALL animals 6 months and older! We have so many wonderful pets looking for homes of their own. What better way to honor AWLA's 75 years of saving lives than by bringing…
Walk for the Animals: 75th Anniversary Homecoming
View Event On Saturday, June 8, 2019 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., AWLA invites you to Walk for the Animals and celebrate our 75th anniversary of improving the lives of animals in our community. This event will be a Homecoming jubilee, so adopters and alumni: come party at your alma mater! You’ll be in great…
