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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

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AWLA Adoptions Team

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Adoptable Pets at Animal Welfare League of Alexandria

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Jax

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
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Simon

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten

Alexandria, VA

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young

Alexandria, VA

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten

Alexandria, VA

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten

Alexandria, VA

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten

Alexandria, VA

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

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

Male, Young

Alexandria, VA

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

Nibbles

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
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Addison

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

Female, Puppy

Alexandria, VA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
No Details Provided
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1 - 9 of 19 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

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Arlington, VA 22206

Dog World Rescue, Inc.

P.O. Box 11131, Alexandria, VA 22312

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Manchas

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 9 mos

Arlington, VA

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

Lionhead

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo

Arlington, VA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Standard
Details
No Details Provided
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Quinn

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult

alexandria, VA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with cats
House-trained
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