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…
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 Run Amphitheater. This free community event is great fun! Come early to meet adoptable AWLA dogs and enjoy yummy dog treats provided by Dogma Gourmet…
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 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…
‘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 House of Cats adoption event! $20 for ALL adult cats BOGO on all kittens under 6 months Standard adoption policies and procedures apply. Adoption hours…
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, and more! This class is for dogs (and their owners) ages 6 months and older. The curriculum will be based on each dogs' needs each…
