Animal Welfare League of Alexandria

That’s super sweet you are asking how you cat is doing. I am looking to adopt a cat myself and I need a kitten for my daughter. I plan to schedule a appointment here soon so I will definitely ask for L.B the cat myself ☺️

Please contact us during business hours at 703-746-4774 so we can get more information and work with you to determine how to proceed. Thank you.

Look on the website or go to shelter.

The adoption fee for a rabbit includes the rabbit (of course), who will be spayed/neutered, microchipped and current on all basic vaccinations. You will also be eligible for a free "First Check-Up" exam with one of several local veterinary providers; we'll give you a list of participating vets.

The adoption fee for a rabbit includes the rabbit (of course), who will be spayed/neutered, microchipped and current on all basic vaccinations. You will also be eligible for a free "First Check-Up" exam with one of several local veterinary providers; we'll give you a list of participating vets. You can read more on our website at AlexandriaAnimals.org/adoption-information.

We have new dogs available for adoption every day. You can see who is currently available for adoption, and learn more about them, like age and breed, on our website at AlexandriaAnimals.org. We look forward to seeing you this weekend!

We always have cats looking for homes. Adoption fees range from $100 for seniors to $200 for kittens, and you can come meet them during our adoption hours or see them online any time on our website.

Yes! You can drop them off during business hours.

About an hour. Mostly driven by how busy they are when one visits.

Please give us a call at 703.746.4774 so we can get provide you with more information about rehoming your rabbit. Thank you!

Thanks for taking such good care of her! We host monthly clinics on the first Wednesday of every month to offer low-cost rabies and FVRCP shots, as well as microchipping, for cats and dogs who are old enough. You can read more and sign up at AlexandriaAnimals.org/Vaccine-Clinics.

As an open-access shelter, we will take in any domestic animal that comes to us from within the City of Alexandria; however, we cannot take in undomesticated or wild pigeons. If you have wild pigeons in need of assistance, our Animal Services team can work with you to figure out how we can help. If you are surrendering a pet, we ask that you contact us first so we can get as much information as possible and be prepared to take your pet in when you schedule time to do so.

You can make a in person appointment or a virtual one first before you can adopt

Please call us at 703.746.4774 during business hours so we can get more information about the bird from you and give you the best guidance.

Yes, we are always looking for volunteers who are passionate about helping animals (and those who love them). You can read more about our volunteer program and sign up to learn more at AlexandriaAnimals.org/Volunteer.

We're always looking for volunteers to show our adoptable animals some extra love. You can learn more about becoming at volunteer at AlexandriaAnimals.org/Volunteer.

We can always use towels that are in decent condition, though unfortunately we cannot use sheets. Thanks so much for thinking of us!

Yanira, please call us at 703.746.4774 and we can discuss the options. Thank you.

Right now, we are scheduling virtual meet-and-greets to meet kittens (and all animals), and you can schedule your appointment at AlexandriaAnimals.org/Adopt-By-Appointment. Adoption fees for cats younger than 6 months are $200.

For legal reasons, all adopters must be adults, but beyond that, our focus is just to make the match that is right for you and your future best friend. We know some pets have specific needs, but we don't have general requirements to adopt. You can read more at AlexandriaAnimals.org/Adoption-Information.

Please contact our Animal Services team by calling the Police Non-Emergency Dispatch number at 703.746.4444 so our team can get more information to see how we might be able to help.

If you or your family can give us a call at 703.746.4774 and ask to speak with our Community Programs team, we can get more information and see how we can help. Thanks!

We can take in and care for any kind of non-wild animal from within the City of Alexandria, including dogs, cats, lizards, hamsters, turtles, rabbits and more. If you have any questions about whether we can care for a certain kind of animal at the AWLA, please call us at 703.746.4774. Thanks!

Susan, we generally have dogs available for adoption, and you can see all of our available adoptables at AlexandriaAnimals.org/Adopt. To schedule an appointment to meet with an animal either in-person or virtually, visit AlexandriaAnimals.org/Adopt-By-Appointment.

Please contact us at 703.746.4774 so we can get a better idea of how to assist you. Thank you.

We can always use towels that aren't torn or ripped, as well as bath rugs and bath mats that aren't made of "looped" material on the top; the loops sometimes get caught in little claws so we are not able to use them. Thank you so much, Miriam!

Grayson is approximately 4 years old.

We are not currently holding orientation for new volunteers, but you can learn more about the Volunteer Program and add your name to the orientation waiting list at AlexandriaAnimals.org/Volunteer. Thanks!

Hi Coulter. We don't have any rats right now, but to make an appointment to visit with any animals, visit AlexandriaAnimals.org/Adopt-By-Appointment to see all of available animals and schedule time to meet with them, either virtually or in-person. The adoption fee for rats is $5 each. Thanks!

Hi John, and thanks for your interest in fostering! We are offering a VIRTUAL orientation for those interested in learning more about fostering, and you can find the link for the orientation and more information about our foster program at AlexandriaAnimals.org/Fostering.

Hi Ash. We are currently scheduling appointments ONLY three days in advance for precisely this reason. Animals are getting adopted very quickly, and we want to be sure we're not scheduling so far in advance that the pets you see on our website won't be available by the time of your appointment. So to be clear, you don't have to be scheduled at least 3 days in advance; appointments are available 3 days out. If you don't see any spaces available on our schedule, keep checking back, as new appointments become available regularly. Thanks!

We don't currently have any French bulldogs, but you can see all the animals who are available for adoption at any time at AlexandriaAnimals.org/Adopt. Thanks!

We currently have one puppy available for adoption but do have other puppies who are also looking to find families to call their own quite often. You can find information about our currently adoptable animals and how to set up an adoption appointment at our website.

Hi Etin, we currently have a kitten named Mustang and will have a lot more kittens becoming available throughout the summer. You can see all of our adoptable animals at AlexandriaAnimals.org/Adopt. Thanks!

Carol, we currently don't have any animals named Prince in our care, but you can see all of our adoptable animals at AlexandriaAnimals.org/Adopt. Thanks!

We do not currently have ferrets available for adoption, though we have new animals available everyday. You can see all the animals who are currently available for adoption at any time at AlexandriaAnimals.org/Adopt.

We're sorry to hear that, Mr. Fraticelli. Please call us between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at 703-746-4774 so we can get more information about your chinchillas and talk to you about the animal surrender process. Thank you.

Robert, we can take in dogs surrendered from within the City of Alexandria. Please call us at 703-746-4774 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. and we can walk you through the process and help you schedule an appointment (so we can best practice safe physical distancing).

Thanks for being such an amazing best friend to all of your current pets! Yes, we get dogs of all shapes and sizes - who we have at the shelter just depends on the day. If you're looking for a smaller dog, we'd suggest keeping an eye on the adoption page of our website at AlexandriaAnimals.org/Adopt. We update it regularly, so you can see right away if we have a smaller dog available on any given day.

You can go on the website and see what kittens if any are available for adoption now.

Visit the website to view available animals. https://alexandriaanimals.org

We're so sorry for your loss, Linda. Because of the temperatures, we don't have any adoption events coming up (since they tend to be outside), but you can come and visit our adoptable dogs at the shelter any day during our business hours. You can also see all of our currently available dogs at AlexandriaAnimals.org/Adopt.

As an open-access shelter, we take in all animals that need to be surrendered from the City of Alexandria. We ask that you call us with more information during business hours to help us prepare and prepare you to bring in your rabbits. Thank you.

Bryan, we host a Pet Care Fair in the spring that offers free rabies vaccinations for cats, among other things, but we cannot vaccinate your cat here at the shelter. If you have any questions about vaccinations, please don't hesitate to call us at 703-746-4774. Thanks!

We do not currently, but you can see all of our adoptable animals at any time on our website: AlexandriaAnimals.org/Adopt.

We currently do not have any cats who were found as strays on or after 9/20, but please call us at 703-746-4774 to make a report so we can contact you if we find her. You can see all the animals who have come to us as strays on our website: https://alexandriaanimals.org/stray-animals.

Yes! Just saw one Friday at least one!

Hi Andy. We are open until 5pm today, and if you can't make it today, we're open until 7pm tomorrow. We hope to see you soon!

They do not have time limits on their animals for adoptions, but they will euthanize in the most extreme cases if the animal is a danger and behavioral trainers are unable to help or if the animal is suffering from more extreme medical conditions. It's very much a decision of last resort and must be agreed upon by their leadership, as I understand it.

I am look for baby kitten .Do you have any friends that are selling kittens that are not neutered

Please call us at 703-746-4774 to provide us with more information so we can figure out how we can assist you. Thank you!

We hold twice-yearly Pet Care Fairs where we offer free rabies vaccines to any owned pets in our community. Our next Fair is not yet scheduled, but you can keep an eye on our website for more information later this summer.

Please call us directly at 703-746-4774. Our team would love to get a better idea of the situation and then send out an Animal Services Officer to assist as necessary. Thank you!

Youth (under 18) volunteers can volunteer to read to cats at the shelter through our Book Buddies program, or we have a variety of at-home volunteer opportunities. You can read more about all of these options on our website.

Thank you so much for thinking of us! We can always use fleece blankets but we cannot accept knit blankets. Any donations can be dropped off at the AWLA during business hours.

Adoption fees can range from between $150 for senior dogs to $350 for puppies, which reflects the cost of the care the AWLA provides while they are on their way to finding their families. Call us for more info!

Please call our Animal Services team at 703-746-4774 to provide us with more information. Thanks!

We have all different types of dogs, and you can see who is available for adoption at any time on our website at alexandriaanimals.org/adopt. We hope to see you soon!

Our onsite volunteers must be 18 or older, but we also have a youth volunteer program for students under the age of 18. Read more on our website.

Yes we do, John. You can call us for more information or check out our website at alexandriaanimals.org/celebrate. Thanks!

We always welcome volunteers of all ages, and you can read more about our Youth Volunteer Program at AlexandriaAnimals.org/Youth. Thank you!

Liz, you can stop by the AWLA to get your license in person or do it through our online portal at AlexandriaAnimals.org/license. If you come by to do it in person, you will need to bring proof of ownership and current rabies vaccination. You can also call us for more information.

Thank you for thinking of us when looking to adopt a dog! Our adoption process begins with meeting with the dog you are interested in adopting, whether that is a dog at our shelter or a dog in one of our foster homes. After that our Adoption Team will go over what we know of the dog's history, including any medical or behavioral needs. Many of our dogs are ready to go home that same day, so it's a good idea to have your home ready and bring a flat leash with you. Our adoption fees vary by age of the dog and include their full medical exam, basic vaccinations and spay/neuter surgery. For more information about the adoption process or specific animals, please visit our website or give us a call.

We recommend calling the AWLA at 703-746-4774 about any cats found in the City of Alexandria, so we can help you figure out the best next steps for them. Thank you!

Don, we're sorry to be hear that your cats will not be able to move with you, but if you live in the City of Alexandria, you can surrender them to us. You can give us a call to learn more or come in to do so during our business hours.

Thank you so much for thinking of us, and we can always use toys and treats for our adoptable animals. You can bring them in any time during our business hours, or feel free to contact us about what kinds of toys and treats might be most popular with our furry friends.

It is always best to check their website. They are only closed on Weds., so you can stop by and pick one out anyway. Special events happen throughout the year also. But there is also a rigorous adoption process to make sure any animal is going to a safe and loving home.

Yes, we have our onsite Book Buddies program, where students can read to our adoptable cats, and at-home service projects as well. You can read more on our website at alexandriaanimals.org/youth-volunteer-program.

You can call us or stop by any time during business hours to learn more about our Spay and Neuter Assistance Program, or SNAP, and potentially purchase a spay voucher.

Youth (under 18) volunteers can volunteer to read to cats at the shelter through our Book Buddies program, or we have a variety of at-home volunteer opportunities. You can read more about all of these options on our website.

We're sorry to hear that, James, but yes, we can take in any animals that were adopted from the AWLA. We'd suggest calling first, so we can answer any questions you might and suggest times that might work better for you.

No, we do not have corgi puppies at this time. You can see all of our adoptable animals on our website. You can also call or email the shelter with more specific questions. Thank you.

Yes, we have several bilingual employees.

Adoption fees reflect the expenses of the AWLA to support our adoptable animals. Younger animals have additional costs for "baby boosters" and other vaccines/treatments, which is reflected in their adoption amount.

Adoptions range from $150 for senior dogs over 8, $250 for dogs aged 6 months to 8 years, and $350 for puppies younger than 6 months. You can find more information on adoption policies and procedures on our website.

Yes, all dogs are spayed or neutered before they go home.

We currently have all kinds of dogs, including terriers, hounds, different kinds of shepherds, retrievers, pit bulls, shih tzus, a boxer, and more. You can see all of our adoptables animals on our website, and we open for adoptions at noon tomorrow.

We do not have the facilities to perform spay or neuter procedures at the AWLA, but please call us to learn more about our Community Spay and Neuter Assistance program.

James, these are likely wild mice rather than domestic, and you always need to be careful with wild animals. Please call Animal Services Dispatch for more information.

We can always use towels and fleece blankets, though we are not able to take pillows or knit blankets. Thanks so much for thinking of us!

Yes, you can, if your rabies vaccination certificate is current. Visit alexandriaanimals.org/license for more information or to register for your license. Thanks!

We are open for adoptions and animal meetings on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 5pm, and on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from noon to 7pm. We do not currently have any hypoallergenic puppies, but you can see all of our adoptable animals on our website.

Yes, we do. You can check out our website or come by during our adoption hours to learn more.

We can always use more towels though unfortunately we cannot take sheets. You can drop the towels off any time during our business hours. Thanks so much for your generosity, Adam!

Yes, Adela, we have different adoption fees depending on the type of animal you adopt, which defray the costs of care and treatment they have received, including vaccinations, spay or neuter surgeries, and more. You can read more about the adoption rates and processes on our website.

We don't have any puppies right now, but you can check back on our website to see when we do. We hope to see you soon!

Absolutely! Our dogs love toys, and we're happy to accept anything that's in good shape. You can bring them in any day but Wednesday during our business hours. Thanks, Madeline!

The AWLA is not a veterinary facility, so we are not able to administer vaccines to owned dogs. If your dog needs vaccinations, please check with your veterinary provider. Thanks!

Unfortunately we cannot take sheets or knit blankets right now, but if you have other types of blankets (like fleece), our dogs and cats would love them. Thank you so much for your generosity!

Unfortunately we cannot use sheets at this time, but thank you so much for thinking of us!

They work with dogs, cats and other domestic pets and small livestock, like mini pigs.