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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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Pixie

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

Female, Adult

Alexandria, VA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
No Details Provided
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Tasi

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult

Alexandria, VA

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

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
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Missy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Senior

Alexandria, VA

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

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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Betsy Lee

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

Female, Adult

Alexandria, VA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Tinkerbelle

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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Caboose

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult

Alexandria, VA

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

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 28 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.

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Photo of Milo

Milo

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 6 yrs 5 mos

Arlington, VA

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

Penelope

Beagle/Boston Terrier

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
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Mr. Wash

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 3 mos

Arlington, VA

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