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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
Address
4101 Eisenhower Ave.
Alexandria, VA 22304
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Meet their adoptable pets

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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Patricia

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Alexandria, VA
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Lewis

Border Terrier/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Adult
Alexandria, VA
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Maestro

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Alexandria, VA
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Khloe

Border Terrier/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Adult
Alexandria, VA
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Tommy

Border Terrier/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Adult
Alexandria, VA
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Botts

Border Terrier/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Adult
Alexandria, VA

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

Additional adoption info

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

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Victor

Siberian Husky

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Bunny

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Sarah J. Maas

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Female, 2 mos
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TITI (COURTESY POST)

Husky/German Shepherd Dog

Male
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Sprout (aka Sylvester)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
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Brady

Border Collie/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr
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