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Animal Welfare League of Alexandria

Animal shelter in Alexandria, Virginia

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Address

4101 Eisenhower Ave., Alexandria, VA 22304

Hours of Operation

    Monday-Tuesday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Wednesday: Closed
    Thursday-Friday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Saturday-Sunday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Contact

AWLA Adoptions Team

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Adoptable Pets at Animal Welfare League of Alexandria

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Greta

Mixed Breed (Small)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Adult

Alexandria, VA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Coconut

Parakeet - Other

Female, Young

Alexandria, VA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Mia

Mixed Breed (Small)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Adult

Alexandria, VA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Spike

Mixed Breed (Small)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Adult

Alexandria, VA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Mista

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult

Alexandria, VA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Alfredo

Mixed Breed (Small)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Adult

Alexandria, VA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Drako

Mixed Breed (Small)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Adult

Alexandria, VA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Leo

Mixed Breed (Small)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Adult

Alexandria, VA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Whiz

Mixed Breed (Small)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Adult

Alexandria, VA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
1 - 9 of 11 pets available

Shelter FAQs

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
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.

Pets at shelters and rescues near Animal Welfare League of Alexandria

Tails High, Inc.

708 Timber Branch Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302

Ash Tree Ranch Rescue

Falls Church, VA 22041

Dog World Rescue, Inc.

P.O. Box 11131, Alexandria, VA 22312

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Tyson

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 8 mos

Arlington, VA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Pandora

Boston Terrier/Cocker Spaniel

Female, Puppy

Falls Church, VA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Story
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Pete

Beagle/Boston Terrier

Male, Puppy

Falls Church, VA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Story

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