AWLA Alexandria

It's (𝒂𝒍𝒎𝒐𝒔𝒕) time for our annual Calendar Pet Photo Contest! 🌘💫 Throughout June, you can upload your pets' photos ($35 per photo) and ask your friends and family to cast votes ($1 per vote) online. Find all the details, prizes, and more: bit.ly/AWLACalendarCo…

It was 21 years ago last month that I adopted "baby" Pandora from @AlexAnimals . She eventually grew into her ears and head:

We’re 5 months away from Paws in the Park! Save the date 📆 (October 11, 2026) for Alexandria’s biggest animal event of the year. And this year is going to be better than ever as we celebrate our 80th anniversary! Sponsor and vendor: PawsInTheParkVA.com.

May is National Pet Month! 🐾 And we know just how to celebrate ... Starting tomorrow, Friday, May 1, through Sunday, May 3, adoption fees for all dogs 6 months and older are WAIVED! See all our available animals at AlexandriaAnimals.org/Adopt #alexanimals #adopt #dc #dmv

Does your dog act like a fool on the leash? Or freak out when someone rings the doorbell? Do you want help? We have 3 virtual learning tracks for shy/fearful, high-energy, and leash-reactive dogs. The low-cost canine behavior classes are open to anyone! AlexandriaAnimals.org/AlexandriaAnim…

Students in grades 8-12 are invited to join us tomorrow, Tuesday, April 21 from 5-7 PM to hear from Mike Maslanka, the senior nutritionist and head of Nutrition Science at the @NationalZoo as part of our Shelter STEM series. 👉 AlexandriaAnimals.org/Shelter-STEM

The ALX Dog Walk is next Saturday! 🐾👟Register now, so you and your pup can participate! Every participant receives a goodie bag with a sustainably sourced T-shirt, dog bandana, & eco-friendly treats, but you MUST register! Register here: ALXDogWalk.com

Spring has sprung, and our dog dorms are full of amazing puppies and adult dogs needing homes! 🌸🏠 Meet our available animals today noon until 7 p.m. We're open for adoptions Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Find all our animals at AlexandriaAnimals.org/Adopt.

We're 1 MONTH AWAY from the ALX Dog Walk! 🐾Join us April 18 for the 2-mile walk through Old Town, sustainability festival, dog show, plastic art competition, & more. Every participant receives a goodie bag, but you ✨MUST✨ register! 👉 Register here: ALXDogWalk.com.

Due to the predicted severe weather, we are closing early today at 2 p.m. ⛈ For animal-related emergencies, contact Animal Services at 703-746-4444. Please stay weather-aware and include your pets in your safety precautions and plans.

Found animal! If you have information about this animal or if she is your lost pet, email info@alexandriaanimals.org or call 703-746-4774. #alexanimals #alexandriava #foundanimals "Truffles" - Mixed breed dog (1100 Pendleton St., 22314)

🌎✂️ It's World Spay Day! 🌎 ✂️ In 2025, nearly 600,000 animals were euthanized in U.S. shelters. Spaying and neutering is the responsible thing to do in order to support healthier animals and communities! AlexandriaAnimals.org/SpayNeuter #worldspayday #hiptosnip #spayneuter

We have Day Off School Camp (for 6-7 year olds) on Monday, February 16! 🐾 Registration is open! Our Day Off School Camps provide animal-related education and experiences, each day with a different theme to explore. alexandriaanimals.org/day-off-school…

Bring home TRUE LOVE. 💕Thanks to our friends at Livewell Animal Hospital of Alexandria, all dogs and cats 6+ months have waived adoption fees this Friday, February 13, through Sunday, February 15! AlexandriaAnimals.org/adopt

It's your lucky day!🍀Join us for a special St. Paddy’s-themed pet photoshoot on Saturday, February 28, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Registration will open THIS Sunday, February 8 at noon. bit.ly/AWLAStPawtrick

Summer Camp AND Junior Volunteer registration open THIS Sunday, February 8! Find information about all of our youth programming here: AlexandriaAnimals.org/Youth

🚨Sanders’ Animal Abuse Trial Concludes, Verdict Reached | Sanders pled guilty to a felony charge related to the death of a dog while he was employed at Your Dog’s Best Friends. The judge ruled Sanders guilty on 4 misdemeanor charges. Find more: bit.ly/SandersAnimalA….

Early-birds! 🚨 Register before Feb. 1 & get 15% off your ALX Dog Walk registration! Every participant receives a goodie bag with a sustainably sourced T-shirt, dog bandana, & more, but you ✨MUST✨ register! Use code "EARLY" until Jan. 31. 👉 Register: ALXDogWalk.com.

We will be closed Tuesday, January 27. 🚨 We are normally closed for business/animal adoptions on Wednesday. We are hopeful we will return to normal operations on Thursday, January 29. For animal-related emergencies, contact Animal Services at 703-746-4444. #alexanimals

We will be CLOSED Sunday, January 25 AND Monday, January 26. Animal Control will only be responding to emergency calls regarding the welfare of animals. Report any instance of domestic animals being left outside in the weather by calling 703-746-4444.