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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 Sprout's adoption status with email updates.
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Sprout

Lop, Holland

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

Border Terrier/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Border Terrier/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Other/Unknown

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

Border Terrier/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Border Terrier/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Border Terrier/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Border Terrier

Female, Adult
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.

https://alexandriaanimals.salsalabs.org/donate/index.html

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

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Sally's adoption status with email updates.
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Sally

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
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We'll also keep you updated on Freya/Aphrodite's adoption status with email updates.
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Freya/Aphrodite

Domestic Shorthair

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

Shar Pei/Chow Chow

Male, 5 yrs 7 mos
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We'll also keep you updated on Biscuit KA's adoption status with email updates.
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Biscuit KA

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/French Bulldog

Female, 1 yr
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We'll also keep you updated on Danny's adoption status with email updates.
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Danny

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
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