Tag: animal welfare league of alexandria

City on alert following three rabies incidents

By Caitlyn Meisner | [email protected] Since Oct. 23, there have been three separate incidents in three areas of Alexandria where rabies-infected raccoons have come into...

Paws in the Park event returns Oct. 13

By Erin Shackelford Paws in the Park returns to Oronoco Bay Park in Old Town on Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and...

No wrongdoing found in PetSmart dog deaths

By Caitlyn Meisner | [email protected] The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria said in a news release on Monday that following a review of a necropsy...

Follow the 3-3-3 rule when adopting pets

By Erin Shackelford Pet adoption during the holidays can be a heartwarming experience that transforms the life of an animal in need and enriches your...

Suspicious sausages stuffed with fish hooks

By Aaron Kopp | [email protected] On July 7, a local resident walking her dog near the intersection of Duke and Ingram Sts. alerted authorities after finding...

Our View: The power of love and goodwill

Two stories, both with happy endings, have helped provide a hopeful launch to 2023 in Alexandria. Both are testaments to the power of determination,...

Starting off fresh

By Gina Hardter On Jan. 1, people around the world resolve to make changes to improve their lives, but what about improving the lives of...

AWLA seeks home for senior dog pair

By Olivia Anderson | [email protected] Searching for some furry friends to add to the family this holiday season? You’re in luck. The Animal Welfare League of...

Caring for furry friends

By Gina Hardter  As the year draws to a close and the days get shorter and colder, many of us are starting to plan for...

Tails wag at Paws in the Park

By Kassidy McDonald │[email protected] On Oct. 16, Alexandrians and visitors from the DMV area brought their furry friends and gathered in Oronoco Bay Park for...