All results / Stories / Barbara S. Moffet/Gazette
Specialized Care All in Day’s Work at Animal Shelter in Alexandria
Some animals share offices with staff, undergo needed surgeries on site
Pets
Pets and People Line Up for Free Vaccinations
CDC’s ‘One Health’ model uses the interconnection among people, animals and the environment to better serve the community.
Vaccinations
Animal Shelter Volunteers: They Do It All in Alexandria
‘Laundry List’ does include laundry — and hugging bunnies.
How does the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) manage to show dozens of dogs and cats to potential adopters, create special treats for the animals, answer the phone, keep up with mountains of laundry and so many other tasks every week?
Animals From Across the Country Find Homes in Alexandria
Life wasn’t full of hope for an eight-year-old shepherd mix known as Henry.
Giving Alexandria’s Wildlife a Second Chance
This is National Animal Care & Control Appreciation Week.
It’s the time of year when Alexandria’s wildlife comes to life — foraging, making nests and raising their young.
‘Fear Free’ Approach Helps Reduce Shelter Animals’ Stress in Alexandria
Toffee, a six-year-old tricolored Chihuahua/rat terrier mix, cowered in the very back of a crate in her kennel at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA).
Short-term Animal Guests Bring Joy to Those Who Foster Them
Picture this: You’re sitting comfortably on the couch, working on your laptop computer from home, as five tiny kittens purr and cuddle on your lap, vying for your attention.
Two Dogs, One Family Add Up to Joy for Everyone
“I think that’s our takeaway from 2020 — to take better care of the vulnerable among us.”
It’s never too late in life to find love. Even for senior dogs.
Vaccinations Made Easy at Drive-In Clinics for Pets
At a time when vaccines are top of people’s minds, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is offering a new way for the community to make sure their pets don’t miss their own critical medical treatments.
Wildlife in Trouble? Experienced Team to the Rescue
The call from distraught Alexandria city employees was urgent.
Pet Pantry’s Doors Wide Open in Alexandria for a Community in Need
Linda Easley didn’t know where to turn.
Shelter Experiences in Alexandria May Be Virtual, but They’re Still Warm and Fuzzy
“Tigger, Tigger,” 13-year-old Allayna said over and over, as a year-old pit bull terrier she had never met leaped in her lap and licked her face.
Picture This: Your ‘Working-From-Home’ Pet
Animal Welfare League of Alexandria’s annual calendar contest launches June 1.
t’s been an unforgettable year for Abby, a six-year-old cattle dog/coonhound mix adopted in 2014 from the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA).
A Little ‘TLC’ Makes All the Difference for Many Shelter Cats in Alexandria
TLC delivered by patient, resilient cat whisperers.
.
Previous Next