Animal Shelter - Alexandria, Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA)
4101 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304
Spanish
Call for additional information.
Alexandria City, VA
Description
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria operate the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter, an open-admission facility accepting any and all animals brought to us from within the jurisdiction. AWLA have made a commitment to help animals in need with the help of the community. AWLA care for more than 2,000 animals per year, including dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, iguanas and chinchillas. Specially-trained staff also assist area wildlife that have been injured or are in distress, with the ultimate goal of releasing them back into their natural habitat or transferring them to licensed wildlife rehabilitators for care and eventual release.
What's Here
Providing organization
Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA)
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) is a resource for the community and a shelter for homeless animals. Through adoptions, spay and neuter assistance, education, community service and outreach, the AWLA plays a key role in promoting responsible pet care across Northern Virginia. The AWLA work with the City of Alexandria to provide animal care, control, protection and sheltering services.