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Animal Welfare League of Alexandria

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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

We'll also keep you updated on Beverly's adoption status with email updates.
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Beverly

Border Terrier/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Adult
Alexandria, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Bubbles's adoption status with email updates.
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Bubbles

Border Terrier/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Adult
Alexandria, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Smokey's adoption status with email updates.
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Smokey

Border Terrier/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Adult
Alexandria, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Astro's adoption status with email updates.
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Astro

Border Terrier/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Adult
Alexandria, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Toastie's adoption status with email updates.
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Toastie

Border Terrier/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Adult
Alexandria, VA
We'll also keep you updated on President Snow's adoption status with email updates.
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President Snow

Other/Unknown

Male, Young
Alexandria, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Kingly's adoption status with email updates.
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Kingly

Border Terrier/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Adult
Alexandria, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Mucho's adoption status with email updates.
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Mucho

Border Terrier/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Adult
Alexandria, VA
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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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We'll also keep you updated on Mervin's adoption status with email updates.
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Mervin

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
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We'll also keep you updated on Frannie's adoption status with email updates.
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Frannie

Great Dane/Husky

Female, 2 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Elmo's adoption status with email updates.
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Elmo

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
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We'll also keep you updated on Koko's adoption status with email updates.
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Koko

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Labrador Retriever

Male, 6 yrs 7 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Flynn's adoption status with email updates.
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Flynn

Husky

Male, 2 yrs 4 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Spotty's adoption status with email updates.
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Spotty

Australian Cattle Dog

Male
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