Animal Welfare League of Alexandria

About

Since 1946, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria has served as a community resource and a safe haven for animals.

Story

The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is an independent, local, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Operating the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter, an open-admission facility and Alexandria’s only animal shelter, the League touches the lives of more than 6000 animals every year, including strays, lost pets, local wildlife, rescue animals, and animals surrendered by their owners. The AWLA is committed to addressing animal homelessness, promoting animal welfare, and serving as an educational resource for the community. More information is at www.AlexandriaAnimals.org


Guidelines for Use of This Facebook Page

Thank you so much for your interest in and support of the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria! We’re so excited to share the stories of Alexandria’s animals, as well as our staff, volunteers and community.

Commenting Policy:

AWLA reserves the right to delete all comments that contain

• Offensive language
• Personal attacks
• Inappropriate comments that target any ethnic, racial or religious group
• Spam or certain links to other sites

Repeats offenders may be banned from the AWLA Facebook page.

Mission

To inspire compassion for all living things, to provide shelter for animals in need, and to promote adoptions, animal welfare and responsible pet ownership in our community.