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Animal Welfare League of Alexandria

Animal shelter in Alexandria, VA

The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is an independent, local, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and recognized by Charity Navigator as a Four Star Charity. Operating the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter, an open-admission facility and Alexandria’s only animal shelter, the League provides care for more than 3,500 animals every year, including strays, lost pets, local wildlife, rescue animals, and pets surrendered by their owners. Serving the community since 1946, the League has contracted with the City of Alexandria to provide animal care, control, and sheltering services since 1989. The AWLA is committed to ending animal homelessness, promoting animal welfare, and serving as an educational resource for the community.
www.AlexandriaAnimals.org

Contact AWLA Adoptions Team
Email info@alexandriaanimals.org
Phone (703) 746-4774
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Address
4101 Eisenhower Ave.
Alexandria, VA 22304
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4101 Eisenhower Ave.

Alexandria, VA 22304

Hours of Operation

Sunday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Monday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tuesday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Friday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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Adoptable pets at Animal Welfare League of Alexandria

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Kobe

Border Terrier/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Adult
Alexandria, VA
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Coco

Border Terrier/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Adult
Alexandria, VA
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Tobias

Border Terrier/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Adult
Alexandria, VA
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Firu

Border Terrier/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Adult
Alexandria, VA
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Ren

Border Terrier/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Adult
Alexandria, VA
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Duchess

Border Terrier/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Senior
Alexandria, VA
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Shelter FAQs

Northern Virginia, Maryland, and DC

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Interview
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Pay Fee
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

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Learn more about the benefits of adopting and our adoption process at www.AlexandriaAnimals.org/adopt.

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Wakka

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Tails

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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Mitch

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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Joey

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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