Certified Partner
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
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4101 Eisenhower Ave.
Alexandria, VA 22304
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
Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.
Northern Virginia, Maryland, and DC
Additional adoption info
Learn more about the benefits of adopting and our adoption process at www.AlexandriaAnimals.org/adopt.
P.O. Box 6446,
Baltimore,
MD
21230
4122 Leonard Drive,
Fairfax,
VA
22030
Springfield, VA 22150
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