We operate an open admission animal shelter and provide animal services for the City of Alexandria, VA. We're celebrating 80 years in 2026!
Alexandria, VA
Joined January 2011
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It was more than 20 years ago last month that I adopted my beloved Pippin from the @AlexAnimals . This was his “baby picture.” Thank you for letting me have this beautiful boy!
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It was 21 years ago last month that I adopted "baby" Pandora from @AlexAnimals . She eventually grew into her ears and head:
AWLA Alexandria retweeted
“Sugar” here is still available for adoption at @AlexAnimals. They are waiving adoption fees for small animals through Sunday as animal intakes spike during the #governmentshutdown. dcnewsnow.com/video/pet-surr… @DCNewsNow 🐰🐇
AWLA Alexandria retweeted
Just a few hours left to vote for Riley! 🐾 Your vote supports the lifesaving work of @AlexAnimals and helps Riley shine in the Pet Photo Contest. Voting closes at 8PM—let’s finish strong! 💛
gogophotocontest.com/awlacal…
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IBCCES is proud to renew the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria’s - @AlexAnimals designation as a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC)!
Learn more about their journey to make adoption and animal care more accessible: ibcces.org/blog/2025/05/30/a….
AWLA Alexandria retweeted
We are grateful to the volunteers who helped distribute food to Alexandrians in need at Armstrong Rec and Ramsay Rec this morning! Special thanks to @AlexAnimals and @DASHBus for providing resources and information. Learn how to get involved with ALIVE! at alive-inc.org
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While our four-legged friends may enjoy the wintery weather that hit the DMV Friday, @AlexAnimals reminds pet owners of some useful winter safety tips.
Read more on @DCNewsNow:
dcnewsnow.com/news/pet/winte…
AWLA Alexandria retweeted
Animal welfare champions! 🐾 @alexanimals, a @GreatNonprofits top-rated nonprofit, is protecting and caring for animals. Support their mission: greatnonprofits.org/org/anim… #AnimalWelfare
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Rabies Alert:
A raccoon that tested positive for rabies bit a dog in the Taylor Run neighborhood.
Read more:
alexandriava.gov/news-ahd/20…
@AlexAnimals @AlexandriaVAGov
AWLA Alexandria retweeted
Paws in the Park benefits @AlexAnimals and its mission to promote adoptions, animal welfare and responsible pet ownerships in our community. Such a fun PAWTY! Riley had so much fun and treats he had to be carried home! 🐶
AWLA Alexandria retweeted
If you visited the ALIVE! table at @AlexAnimals's Paws in the Park there's a good chance that you met Lucy, a bloodhound mix and registered therapy dog, volunteering at our table. Sign up to join our volunteer team at: alive-inc.org/we-need-volunt…
AWLA Alexandria retweeted
@AlexAnimals is hosting Paws in the Park on Sunday, October 13th from 11am to 4pm. Mark your calendar for this free and pet-friendly festival featuring vendors, non-profits, adoptable animals, and entertainment for kids and adults. Learn more at: pawsintheparkva.com/
AWLA Alexandria retweeted
Shout out to @AlexAnimals for their quick response to a raccoon in distress on Holmes run today. Officers did a great job handling it!
AWLA Alexandria retweeted
Happily covered in doggy slobber for this story! Thanks to @AlexAnimals for letting us hang with Thor & Wabetto on #DCNewsNow @DCNewsNow morning show 🐶🐾💕🦴💖 dcnewsnow.com/news/local-new… #NationalPetMonth #washingtondc #maryland #virginia
AWLA Alexandria retweeted
Renita served in the @USArmy and was looking for a 4-legged battle buddy. Luna is an adult dog with chronic skin issues searching for her hero.
Thanks to @AlexAnimals these two gals were adopted. Let's give this new family a warm welcome to the pack!
AWLA Alexandria retweeted
#AdoptMe #FosterMe
🐶 Huggies ♥️🤗
Still available! Bring him 🏡 #MemorialDay2024
#AdoptDontShop #Alexandria #VA
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Thrilled at our 1st adoption thru @AlexAnimals 🐾 🇺🇸 Darwin @USNavy and Paige!
Thank you @babydoge community for your ongoing support of our mission to give #veterans emotional support while saving the most vulnerable shelter dogs.
#BabyDogeImpact #TokenofAppreciation24
AWLA Alexandria retweeted
Thank you to the volunteers who helped at yesterday's ALIVE! food distributions. In addition to providing essential grocery items (eggs, bread, meat, fresh produce, canned goods), we were joined by @NeighborhoodHth and @AlexAnimals. Sign up to help at alive-inc.org
AWLA Alexandria retweeted
I was happy to join @AlexAnimals at Paws in the Park today! AWLA plays a key role in supporting animals in our community, and I hope many families found furr-ever friends today. Visit alexandriaanimals.org/adopt/ to see their adoptable animals, including Bubbles, the yellow lab!
