1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (304+ words) Meet Bart, a large-breed dog from the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria who could use a home with lots of love and treats. This handsome pup can be shy at first, but his sweet personality will soon take over after…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (222+ words) Meet'Suzie, a perfect companion for fans of big dogs with gentle natures. This 7-year-old dog at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria has settled into a calm adult life " a balance of relaxation time and running around with squeaky toys…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (193+ words) A kitten had the luck of nine lives when it was rescued from Interstate 395 late Friday (June 5) in Alexandria. Virginia State Police were alerted around 11: 54 p. m. to a kitten that a driver observed on the interstate near the King Street exit....

3+ week, 7+ hour ago  (224+ words) Meet Slim, whose love for her human companion is anything but slim. Slim came to the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria animal shelter as a stray and wants to find a home to call her own, an AWLA volunteer told…...

4+ week, 8+ hour ago  (169+ words) Meet Ginger, a young dog looking for a calm environment to make her home. This petite pup has a gentle spirit and has plenty of love to give once she warms up to you. An AWLA volunteer told ALXnow she…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (184+ words) Lorelai'is looking for a new home. The 67-pound, two-year-old pup with a reddish-brown coat also likes to take her stuffed animals on walks, according to the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria. Lorelai came to AWLA's shelter at 4101 Eisenhower Avenue as…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (270+ words) Meet Bugsy, a guinea pig doubling as an aspiring magician who can make her favorite veggies disappear. Bugsy is a white and brown guinea pig awaiting her forever family at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria. She's ready to dazzle…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (216+ words) Meet'Arturo, a 2-year-old dog who would love a family that can keep up with his energetic nature. Arturo is a young dog who has started his training but has much more potential to learn tricks through the motivation of treats....

11+ mon, 1+ week ago  (380+ words) The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) has been awarded a $100, 000 grant from Pet Smart Charities to address barriers that prevent residents in historically excluded communities from accessing veterinary care, the organization announced on Wednesday. The one-year Incubator grant will…...