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Animal Welfare League of Arlington

Animal shelter in Arlington, VA

Founded in 1944, the Animal Welfare League of Arlington provides animal adoption and community programs to the Northern Virginia and D.C. metropolitan area, as well as animal rescue and control services within Arlington County.


Vision
A humane community in which animals and people live together harmoniously.

Mission
Improving the lives of animals and people by providing resources, care, and protection.

Values & Guiding Principles
LEAD COURAGEOUSLY: We strive to be leaders in our field and community knowing that a leader pursues excellence, fosters innovation, and rises to the hardest challenges.
DO GOOD: Encourage an environment of compassion, respect, kindness, and inclusivity among staff, volunteers, clients, and the community that we serve. Suspend judgment while acknowledging and appreciating the individuality of each person and animal.
BE HONEST: Recognize the critical role we serve in the community and maintain the public’s trust through open accessibility and transparency.
EMBRACE CHANGE: Remain open-minded and adaptable to the changing landscape. We learn from our failures and work every day to improve ourselves and the organization.
WORK TOGETHER: Support each other by creating a positive, mission-driven, and team-centered culture. Above all, have fun and laugh.

Contact —
Email mail@awla.org
Phone (703) 931-9241
Website
Address
2650 S Arlington Mill Dr
Arlington, VA 22206
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2650 S Arlington Mill Dr

Arlington, VA 22206

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Adoptable pets at Animal Welfare League of Arlington

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 yrs
Arlington, VA
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Teddy

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 mos
Arlington, VA
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Eddie

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 10 mos
Arlington, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Baby's adoption status with email updates.
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Baby

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 yrs
Arlington, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Robinson's adoption status with email updates.
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Robinson

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 6 mos
Arlington, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Roberta's adoption status with email updates.
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Roberta

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
Arlington, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Pretty's adoption status with email updates.
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Pretty

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 10 yrs 3 mos
Arlington, VA
We'll also keep you updated on Wally's adoption status with email updates.
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Wally

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs
Arlington, VA
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Shelter FAQs

The Animal Welfare League of Arlington is a nonprofit humane society that shelters animals in Arlington County, Virginia. Dogs and puppies, cats and kittens, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, and other small companion animals are available for adoption to residents of Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC.

  • 1. Meet the Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Approve Application
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

We are not able to respond to all email requests. Please make sure to follow the instructions given in each pet's profile.

Adoption application

https://www.awla.org/adopt/

https://www.awla.org/donate/

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

American Staffordshire Terrier/American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 4 mos
Baltimore, MD
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KITTEN ANUBIS

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Kitten
Washington, DC
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Lilla

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs 2 mos
Washington, DC
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MONKEY (COURTESY POST)

Domestic Shorthair

Male
Baltimore, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Devi's adoption status with email updates.
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Devi

Chihuahua

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

Australian Cattle Dog/Chihuahua

Male, Young
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