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Animal Welfare League of Arlington

The Animal Welfare League of Arlington shelters homeless animals, adopts animals to loving homes, and provides community services. www.awla.org
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01/06/2025

AWLA is CLOSED today, Monday January 6, due to inclement weather. For animal-related emergencies, our Animal Control team can be reached 24/7 by calling (703) 931-9241 and staying on the line to speak to our answering service.

01/05/2025

AWLA will be CLOSED tomorrow, Monday, January 6, due to inclement weather. For animal-related emergencies, please call (703) 931-9241 and stay on the line to speak to our answering service. For cold weather pet tips, check out www.humanesociety.org/resources/five-ways-protect-pets-winter

01/05/2025

This handsome guy truly lives up to his name—Honey is as sweet as can be! His favorite things in the world are tennis balls and playing fetch, and his happy tail wags are guaranteed to brighten any day. 🎾

Honey is house-trained and has great manners, but we don’t know much else about his past. He was found all alone on the Roosevelt Bridge, and now he’s looking for a fresh start with a family who will love him as much as he’ll love them. If you’re searching for a loyal, playful companion who’s always ready for an adventure (or a cuddle), Honey might be your perfect match. 💛

📍 AWLA - 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington VA
💌 [email protected]
🖱️ www.awla.org/pet/honey/

01/04/2025

For more than 11 months, Kahlua has been sitting in his kennel, patiently waiting for someone to give him the love he deserves. 💔 Visitors are rare for him, and no one has asked to make him a part of their family - it’s breaking our hearts.

This affectionate guy is a cuddle champion who loves toys and has the cutest habit of picking special leaves during walks to bring home as keepsakes (check out the photos below). He’s happiest when he’s the center of attention, so he’s looking for a home where he can be the only dog. A yard or private outdoor space would be amazing, but most of all, Kahlua just needs someone to give him a chance. He’s been waiting far too long for his happy ending. Could you be the one to change his story?

📍 AWLA, 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington VA
💌 [email protected]
🖱️ www.awla.org/pet/kahlua/

01/03/2025

What are your dog's New Year's Resolutions for 2025? We asked some of our adoptable pups, and here’s what they had to say! Along with fun goals, Kahlua, Kashton, Pascal, and Gummy Bear all share one heartfelt resolution: 'Find a loving family.' ❤️ You can help make their dreams come true - start the year by giving them the home they’ve been wishing for: www.awla.org/adopt/dogs/

01/03/2025

🚨 Important PSA – Please Read! 🚨 We’ve been alerted to a scam targeting pet owners in our community. Scammers are impersonating the Animal Welfare League of Arlington (AWLA) and spoofing our phone number, making it appear as though their calls are coming directly from us.

Here’s how the scam works:
The scammers claim we have picked up your lost pet and request immediate payment over the phone for emergency surgery or other urgent care. They may even duplicate our main phone number so that if you hang up and call back, you’ll reach the real AWLA team.

Please remember:
➡️ AWLA will NEVER ask for payment over the phone for any reason.
➡️ If you receive a suspicious call, hang up immediately and call us directly at 703-931-9241 to confirm the situation. This will ensure you’re speaking to our team, not a scammer.
➡️ Never share personal or financial information over the phone unless you’re certain of who you’re speaking to.

Additionally, a false page claiming to be AWLA was set up last weekend. While it has since been removed, please remember:
➡️ We will never message you first or ask if you want to adopt an animal via Messenger.

We are notifying Arlington County Police Department about this scam and will provide updates as needed. Thank you for your vigilance and for helping us protect our community from these fraudulent activities.

01/03/2025

AWLA has a number of used crates and carriers available for FREE to those who need them. Please visit the shelter during visiting hours - you can find the crates at the end of our parking lot. AWLA does not guarantee the condition of these items. Please DO NOT take anything that is behind the yellow "STAFF ONLY" barrier. Thank you!

*These are crates that AWLA is unable to use due to size and/or condition.

01/03/2025

Enjoy 30 seconds of zen with Ivar and Ragnor! These three-year-old buddies might have ancient warrior names but they are anything but - they’re the sweetest snuggly guys!

Ivar and Ragnor are a bonded pair and so need to find a home where they can stay together. If you’re interested in getting twice as many cuddles in your life, visit Ivar and Ragnor at the shelter today from 12-7pm!

01/02/2025

Do you recognize this dog? This young intact male puppy was found on December 27th near the 1000 block of S Frederick St in Arlington, VA. He was wearing a reflective red nylon collar. If you own or recognize this dog, please contact AWLA at (703) 931-9241 or [email protected]. Please share this post to help us reunite this puppy with his family!

01/02/2025

Buddy is, without a doubt, the BEST BOY you’ll ever meet! His foster mom is head over heels for him and told us:
💖 He’s the sweetest pup ever, with a tail that never stops wagging for everyone he meets.
🏡 Fully house-trained, crate-trained, and an A+ leash walker.
👧 Seems to love kids and the perfect family companion.
✨ The best foster she's ever had!

Buddy is ready to bring his endless love and joy to his forever home. Are you ready to make this incredible pup part of your family? Email [email protected] to meet him!

01/01/2025

Happy New Year from all of us at AWLA! As we welcome 2025, we're filled with gratitude for the incredible support you've shown us this past year. Together, we've made a difference in the lives of so many animals, and we can’t wait to see what we’ll accomplish together in the year ahead. Thank you for being part of our journey. Let’s make this year the best one yet! 🥳

12/31/2024

Now's your last chance to make a difference in 2024! www.awla.org/donate/2024social/ Today is the final day to make your tax-deductible gift—and thanks to a generous friend of the shelter, your donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $25,000! That means your gift will go twice as far to save lives. Your support makes incredible things possible, like finding homes for pets in need, providing life-saving care to sick animals, rescuing local wildlife, and keeping pets in homes with the people who love them.

This is your last opportunity to make a lifesaving impact this year. Don’t wait! Make your gift now and help us start 2024 strong: www.awla.org/donate/2024social/

Thank you for being the reason behind so many wagging tails and purring hearts. Let’s create even more happy endings in the new year! 🐾✨

12/31/2024

AWLA is closed to the public today, but we still want to remind our community to keep their pets safe during the New Year's Festivities! Follow this great advice from our friends at Fear Free Happy Homes to keep your pet safe and happy tonight.

12/30/2024

Every Happy Tail Begins with You! 🐾✨ www.awla.org/donate/2024social/ As we reflect on this year, we’re overwhelmed with gratitude for the happy endings you made possible. Here are just a few of the many lives you changed:

🐱 When Tora arrived as a stray, she was terrified and struggling in the shelter. We never gave up on her, and weeks later, something amazing happened—her owner, who had been searching for her for over a month, found her! The moment Tora saw him, her transformation was instant—purring, meowing, and leaping into his arms.

🐶 Bebop waited three long months for his perfect family. Despite being quite the charmer, it took time to find his match. But now, Bebop is living his best life with a new furry sibling (just LOOK at that photo), and his family says: "Bebop is a perfect angel baby! We love him."

🐾 Wookie's journey has been nothing short of incredible. After months of socialization to build his confidence, he found a family. Now, a year later, he’s a joyful, playful pup. His mom shared: "He loves keeping watch over our street from the back of the sofa, or using the guest bed as a trampoline for his epic zoomies. My heart swells when he follows me around and then falls asleep beside me after a walk. Waking up to his snoring immediately makes me smile, and usually laugh as well.He’s made this house a home again. He holds my heart in his hobbity little paws."

🐕 Lylah was found all alone near a local Costco. We immediately called the number on her tag, only to learn that her owner was out of town and hadn’t been informed that Lylah had gone missing while under the care of a petsitter. Understandably, her owner was frantic, but we reassured him that Lylah was safe with us. While Lylah waited for her owner to return, she struggled with the stress of being in the shelter, but our team went above and beyond to keep her calm and comfortable. Her owner came home early to be reunited with her, and their reunion was unforgettable—full of big hugs, wagging tails, and happy tears.

These are just a few of the lives you’ve touched this year. But there are still so many more pets who need your help to find their “happily ever after.” Right now, your gift can go twice as far to help pets in need. Thanks to a friend of the shelter, every donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $25,000. That means your gift will have twice the impact—giving even more animals a second chance at love, comfort, and joy.

Will you help make more happy tails possible? www.awla.org/donate/2024social/

Your generosity changes lives. Thank you for being the reason behind every wagging tail, every joyful reunion, and every fresh start. 💕

12/30/2024

A quick reminder that AWLA will be CLOSED on December 31 and January 1! During that time, Animal Control can be reached for animal-related emergencies by calling (703) 931-9241 and staying on the line to speak to our answering service. We will re-open for regular business on Wednesday, January 2! We hope you have a safe and happy New Years celebration!

12/30/2024

Gummy Bear is the sweetest treat you'll ever meet! This lovable pup thinks every lap is made just for him, and his favorite pastime is snuggling—whether it’s with his humans or his doggy foster sibling, who he follows around like a devoted sidekick. House-trained and kid-friendly, Gummy Bear is ready to bring his sweet, social vibes to a forever home. If you’re looking for a snuggle buddy with a heart as big as his personality, Gummy Bear is your guy! Email his foster family at [email protected] to arrange a meeting!

12/28/2024

Kashton had a great time in his foster home over the holidays but he wanted us to remind the internet that he is still available for adoption!

Kashton has been getting along great with his canine foster brother and has proven himself to be an expert snuggler. If you’re interested in adopting Kashton, reach out to his foster family at [email protected]!

12/26/2024

One incredible rescue. One dedicated team. And a life forever changed. www.awla.org/donate/2024social/

Meet Autumn. Rescued from a South Korean dog meat farm, Autumn was just weeks into her new life with her forever family when she escaped and ran toward a busy highway. Alone, terrified, and lost—this was a dog who had already endured so much. Our Animal Control team immediately sprang into action. When Autumn slipped away and hid on the grounds of Ft. Myer, a military base with restricted access, the challenge grew even greater. But we didn’t give up. After many long hours, we finally rescued Autumn, safe and sound.

Anna Barrett, our Animal Control Programs Coordinator, shared, "It felt impossible at first. After a month with no sightings, I feared she might not have survived. But then, in February, we got the first sightings on base. It was incredible to see how she had survived—finding food and safe places to sleep. It was so rewarding to gain her trust."

Jennifer Toussaint, our Chief of Animal Control, added, "There are no words to describe how I felt when the trap door finally closed. Autumn’s fear and brilliance made her the hardest dog I’ve ever had to catch. Every animal feels like your own. We worried about her, and we never gave up."

Today, Autumn is thriving in her new home with her mom. Though still working through anxiety, she’s learning to trust again and is living a happy, healthy life. But Autumn’s story is just one example of the lifesaving work we do, thanks to your support. This holiday season, we ask for your help to continue our mission.

Will you make a donation today to help rescue animals like Autumn and provide care to those in need? www.awla.org/donate/2024social/

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2650 S Arlington Mill Drive
Arlington, VA
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Friday	12pm - 7pm
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Enjoy 30 seconds of zen with Ivar and Ragnor! These three-year-old buddies might have ancient warrior names but they are anything but - they’re the sweetest snuggly guys! Ivar and Ragnor are a bonded pair and so need to find a home where they can stay together. If you’re interested in getting twice as many cuddles in your life, visit Ivar and Ragnor at the shelter today from 12-7pm!

🎄🐾 Last Call for Home for the Holidays! 🐾🎄 Today is the last day to pick up a pet to foster for the holidays! Our featured pups in this video are still looking for loving foster homes to make their season merry and bright. Stop by the shelter today until 7 PM to meet them and see if you’re the perfect match. Let’s get every tail wagging in a warm, cozy home for the holidays! ❤️

For those in doubt that the photos of our 'Christmas Tree Owl' were real, here is a great video of the owl in the home and being released! We are thrilled that so many people have shared the story of this owl rescue - it's made our day! If you'd like to help us continue to help wildlife in need in Arlington County, please consider making a donation to our Wildlife Resource Center: www.awla.org/donate/choose-a-fund/wildlife/ Thank you to the homeowners for allowing us to share these videos!

All Snowball needs to be happy is a new Benebone and a home to chew it in! Snowball had the best time this past weekend with her foster family and earned a glowing gold star report. She was absolutely wonderful with their child (and has lived with kids before), got along great with their dog, and was an all-around joy to have in their home. She’s full of happy energy, playful fun, and plenty of snuggles—ready to bring all of that to her forever home. Could it be with you? ❤️ Snowball would love to be adopted or go to a foster home this weekend!

Still Shopping for the Perfect Gift? We've got you covered! 🎁 Our "paw-made" holiday ornaments are the perfect last-minute gift for anyone on your list. Each one is uniquely crafted by our talented shelter pet artists (with a little help from their human assistants)! Watch the video to see them in action! For just $20, you'll get a beautiful, one-of-a-kind ornament that feeds 5 shelter pets for one day. Each comes in a gift box with an artist card featuring the pet behind the masterpiece. We have plenty left - pick yours up today at the shelter and give a gift that gives back! You can purchase an ornament at our location at 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington VA. We are open every day of the week except Tuesdays!

✨ Our FY24 Impact Report is here! ✨ Take a look back at all the incredible work we accomplished together over the past year—from heartwarming adoptions to community programs that keep pets and people together: https://loom.ly/j0l7Baw. Thank you for being part of this amazing journey. We couldn’t do it without you!

Sometimes the shyest souls have the biggest hearts! Watch Luna Rose go from scared and unsure to snuggled up in our staff member’s lap, all thanks to a little patience and a lot of love. 💕 Luna Rose is still waiting to find her special someone, and she’s available for adoption or to go Home for the Holidays with a foster family! You can meet her at the shelter today from 12-7pm. Don’t overlook the quiet ones like Luna Rose - they’re just waiting for someone to let them shine.

🎄 Who are YOU taking home for the holidays? These adorable pups are ready to spend the season in a warm, cozy home—and they need YOU! With shelter construction starting soon, fostering a dog for the holidays is more important than ever. Stop by the shelter this week for our Home for the Holidays event (or any day up until Dec 23) and we’ll help match you with the perfect holiday companion. Fostering runs through January 12, and it makes all the difference for these pets. ❤️ Learn more: https://loom.ly/LdRYbNc

Luna’s love for you is so strong, it just burst out…literally. 😂 Don’t believe us? Turn the sound on to hear it for yourself! Luna is available for adoption and ready to bring joy (and giggles) to your life. Learn more about her at www.awla.org/pet/luna/

Here’s Nena in her two favorite modes: 1️⃣ Grumbling for attention in the cutest way (she’s got lots to say). 2️⃣ Rolling around showing off her belly (pure goofball energy). Which mode is your favorite? Come meet Nena at the shelter today and see both in action!

⏰ Giving Tuesday is TOMORROW! Your gift can make a world of difference for pets in need. By donating to AWLA’s Ross-Roberts Veterinary Assistance Fund, you'll help provide emergency care for pets in the community, ensuring they get the medical attention they need, no matter their owner's ability to pay. 🐾💖 Tomorrow, November 28, join us in making a difference: www.awla.org/donate/giving-tuesday-2024social/

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