Tag: animal shelter

Understanding your dog’s sociability

By Gina Hardter Alexandria is a community of animal lovers, and throughout the city you can see signs of this dedication: amazing pet supply stores...

Animal fostering increases during pandemic

Margo Wagner | [email protected]  Social distancing has left many Alexandrians with more time at home and a desire for companionship. As a result, many local...

Pets: Enrichment activities for your cat

By Victoria Elliott After days of staying home to help flatten the curve of the spread of coronavirus, you may have found a new appreciation...

Animal Welfare League of Alexandria offers virtual adoptions

By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected] The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is now offering adoptions through a virtual adoption process. The AWLA suspended in-person animal...

Local animal shelter waives adoption fees for limited time

By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected] The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is waiving adoption fees for animals in need as part of a nationwide Clear...

Alexandria dog takes the field for Puppy Bowl XV

By Missy Schrott | [email protected] Arrrr you ready for some football? Local pup Pirate, an alumnus of the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, is taking the...