Tag: AWLA

Students raise more than $8k for animals

By Leslie Golden | [email protected] The Lyles Crouch Traditional Academy PTA worked with students and volunteers to organize a talent show and auction to raise...

Why is my dog barking?

By Erin Shackelford Barking is just one of dogs’ many forms of communication. Dogs bark for a variety of reasons, and those barks, bays and...

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,...

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...

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...

Bringing home 4,000 beagles

By Kassidy McDonald │[email protected] The Envigo breeding and research facility in Cumberland, Virginia has been found guilty of violating federal regulations during the past two...

Cold weather calisthenics — for your pet

By Gina Hardter Cold weather doesn’t stop humans from getting exercise, and it doesn’t have to be a reason for inactivity in pets either. Here...

Kitten season by the numbers

By Gina Hardter Pop quiz: You see a kitten, by itself, outside on a hot summer day. What do you do? Answer: It depends. When we see...

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...