We will be closed this Wed., June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. While we're normally closed for adoptions on Wednesdays, all other services, like pet food and voucher pickup and donation drop off, will also be unavailable. For animal-related emergencies, contact 703-746-4444.

Meet Morton! We know what you're thinking ... what kind of dog is Morton? Honestly, we're not positive, but he could be part Xoloitzcuintli, Chinese Crested, naked mole rat, or Anubis. Come meet Morton today until 7 p.m.! #adopt

It's going to be a warm week!☀️Please take extreme caution with pets (and people) outdoors. If you see an animal in distress and suffering in the heat in the City of Alexandria, contact us at 703.746.4774. #alexanimals #alexandriava

Maxwell was ecstatic to be headed home! His mom was temporarily unhoused and couldn't find anyone to take on this enthusiastic pup. We were able to step in and provide short-term housing and care through our Crisis Care program, so he didn't have to be permanently surrendered.

Second calendar contest challenge time! Starting now until Friday, June 14 at 10 a.m. (EST), any entry that receives any number of votes will be entered into a drawing for 250+ bonus votes. Read more: gogophotocontest.com/awlacalendarco…

Found animals! If you have information about these animals or if one is your lost pet, please email [email protected] or call 703.746.4774. #alexanimals #alexandriava #foundanimals

Calendar contest challenge time! Starting now until Friday, June 14 at 10 a.m. (EST), all NEW contest entries will be entered into a drawing to win 150+ bonus votes to help them on their way to becoming 'Alexandria's 2025 Animal of the Year.' Read more: gogophotocontest.com/awlacalendarco…

Have you entered our Calendar Pet Photo Contest? Tomorrow at 10 a.m. we'll announce one of TWO bonus vote challenges for this week. Watch our social for details on how you can get your pet 250+ votes closer to being “Alexandria’s 2025 Animal of the Year!” gogophotocontest.com/awlacalendarco…

We want to send a special shoutout and thank you to Deloitte for choosing us for their annual Impact Day! Not only did they improve and beautify our spaces, multiple team members adopted dogs, including this bonded pair Abbott and Costello. 💙 #alexanimals #adopt

Whether you're looking for some big dog energy or perhaps a little bit of small kitty charisma, we have you covered. Check out all of our adoptable animals here: AlexandriaAnimals.org/adopt #adopt

Shout out to AWLA Alexandria for their quick response to a raccoon in distress on Holmes run today. Officers did a great job handling it!

It's not always black and white, but sometimes it can be! 🖤🤍Like in the case of these animals waiting to find families. Check out these adorable, monochromatic marvels. We're open today from noon until 7 p.m. for meet and greets! #adopt

Found animals! If you have information about these animals or if one is your lost pet, please email [email protected] or call 703.746.4774. #alexanimals #alexandriava #foundanimals

If you've entered our 2025 Calendar Pet Photo Contest (or you need to enter), we're hosting a 24-hour bonus vote challenge. Find more details here! gogophotocontest.com/awlacalendarco…

Have you entered your pet in our Calendar Pet Photo Contest? Tomorrow at 10 a.m. we'll announce a bonus vote challenge. Watch our social accounts for details on how you can get your pet 150+ votes closer to being “Alexandria’s 2025 Animal of the Year!” gogophotocontest.com/awlacalendarco…

Happily covered in doggy slobber for this story! Thanks to AWLA Alexandria for letting us hang with Thor & Wabetto on #DCNewsNow DC News Now morning show 🐶🐾💕🦴💖 dcnewsnow.com/news/local-new… #NationalPetMonth #washingtondc #maryland #virginia

We ended the month of May with 115 adoptions! 💙Again, we want to thank our community for showing up for our adoptable dogs when our dog dorms were at max capacity. You made a HUGE impact! #alexalumni #alexanimals #alexandriava #adopted

It's time! 💛 Our annual pet photo calendar contest is *NOW OPEN* for entries and votes! Learn more and upload your picture here: bit.ly/AWLACalendarCo…

Found animals! If you have information about these animals or if one is your lost pet, please email [email protected] or call 703.746.4774. #alexanimals #alexandriava #foundanimals

Our annual calendar pet photo contest is one of our biggest and most popular fundraisers of the year -- and it kicks off THIS Sat, June 1! 📸 Time to pick out the perfect photos ... Find all the details, prizes, and more: bit.ly/AWLACalendarCo…