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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
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 Grinch's adoption status with email updates.
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Grinch

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Border Terrier/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Border Terrier/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 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 Snow's adoption status with email updates.
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Snow

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Mediumhair

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

Oriental

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

Australian Shepherd

Female, 6 mos
Brookeville, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Gray's adoption status with email updates.
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Gray

Pit Bull Terrier/American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 5 yrs 11 mos
Frederick, MD
We'll also keep you updated on Frank *Adopt or Foster *'s adoption status with email updates.
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Frank *Adopt or Foster *

Hound (Unknown Type)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
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