On top of having the cutest floppy ears, Chester has an adorable personality - he loves people, getting affection and playing with his puzzles! You can meet Chester for yourself to see how wonderful he is today until 7pm!
Sunday vibes with Antonio! 🐾 This little guy knows exactly how to spend the day—paws on your lap and head rubs on demand. 😻 Meet Antonio at the shelter today from 12-4pm!
Watch out, world! 🏅 Noah Lyles is here to show off his Olympic-level tricks! This gold medal pup knows how to sit, stay, and steal your heart. 🐾 Meet Noah Lyles at the shelter today from 12-4pm!
Fiona is such a gentle, loving dog...everyone who meets her falls in love! She loves making new friends and can usually be found with a toy in her mouth, offering it up as a greeting (and the hope that you'll play with her). Her favorite toy is a tennis ball, and will happily play fetch with you as long as you'd like. When playtime is over, Fiona is ready to curl up on her bed for a snuggle or a nap. You can meet Fiona at the shelter today from 12-7pm!
Trevor will bring non-stop smiles to whoever adopts him! He's a goofy guy who's foster family described him as, "very sweet and cuddly, a good listener, well mannered and very loyal". His favorite thing in life are toys, sleeping in the bed, and belly rubs. You can meet Trevor at the shelter when we open on Wednesday at noon!
*ADOPTED*
At 14-years-old, Joe shouldn't be spending his senior years in a shelter - he should be spending it in a home, with a comfy bed and a loving family. Joe is older, deaf, and mostly blind, but he still has plenty of pep in his step and lots of love to give. Joe's adoption fee is FREE and we will reimburse his adopter up to $1,200 for senior medical needs. Visit Joe at the shelter today from 12-7pm and make him a part of your family!
A local homeowner didn't know what to do when he found this little family of mourning doves sitting on his porch, but Officer Swetnam was at the ready to help make a new nest for birds and get them back into the safety of the trees! Thank you, Officer Swetnam, for going the extra mile for wildlife in Arlington County.
Last week this little rat snake found himself caught in some garden netting, but thanks to Officer Barrett, he was quickly untangled and released safely nearby! Learn more about Arlington's local snakes and how to be a good neighbor to our slithery friends at www.humanesociety.org/resources/what-do-about-snakes
You can adopt Edmond for FREE during #emptytheshelters this week! This guy may be 14 years old but he still has plenty of energy left and he LOVES a good game of tug (followed by a belly rub). Meet him at the shelter today from 12-7pm!
@bissellpets #EmptyTheShelters event starts TODAY at AWLA with $50 adoption fees for all adult dogs and cats! Visit the shelter today from 12-7pm and then every day until until July 31st!
Ok, don’t tell the other pups, but Valentina might be the #1 favorite at the shelter right now! She’s a big marshmallow who alternates between chasing tennis balls, leaning into people for belly rubs, and napping. Valentina has been spending time in our CEO’s office and she’s been a fantastic office-mate (other than the snoring)! Valentina has met a few dogs here and done well with other dogs that match her easy-going energy. You can meet Valentina at the shelter today from 12-7pm!
Who did it best?! #handsinchallenge
You can meet all of our adoptable pups at the shelter today from 12-7pm or on our website at www.awla.org/adopt/dogs/
*ADOPTED*
Please enjoy 20 seconds of Mercedes being the adorable and graceful kitty that she is...and then meet her at the shelter on Wednesday at noon!
Don't tell the other pups at the shelter, but Kahlua may just be the calmest and most well-behaved dog we have up for adoption right now! Sam, one of our Behavior Team members, wanted to tell you why she thinks Kahlua is such a great dog - check out the video below!
Today is the last day of our WIPE OUT Adoption Event! All small companion animal adoptions are pick-your-price! 🐇🐹🐢 Come see us from now until 4pm today!
Is there a sweeter sound? 🥹
Come cool off at our Sploots N' Splash Adoption Bash! 💦
Stop in during shelter hours to meet your new best friend!
Our Sploots n' Splash Adoption Bash has begun! 💦
Visit us during shelter hours from today, June 21 - June 28!
🏖️ Adoptable dogs 6 months+ will select a Duckie from our “Pick-Your-Price Duck Pond” to receive anywhere from 25-100% off adoption fee.
🏖️ Adult cats and small animals are all 25% off during the event.
🏖️ Cats & dogs under 6 months of age are not included in this promotion.
Our pets have been hard at work creating one-of-a-kind paintings to display at tonight’s 80th Anniversary Celebration! These unique pieces will only be available for purchase at tonight’s event, so make sure to get your tickets now at www.awla.org/event/awlas-80th-anniversary-celebration/