Animal Welfare League of Arlington

You can try delicious cookies and give back to pets in need by visiting MidnighTreats in Ballston tomorrow, Saturday Sept 7th - they are donating 10% of proceeds from their Grand Opening to AWLA! Adoptable Max visited the new location and approves of the tiny bite of cookie he had 😉 and our staff confirms they are delicious!

From MidnighTreats:
FREE COOKIES FOR A YEAR for the first 5 people* 🤩 🍪
(*The first guest will receive one free monster cookie per week for an entire year, the next 4 guests will receive one free monster cookie per month for an entire year.)

-FREE Chocolate Chip Monster Cookie all day to each guest (while supplies last)!🥳🍪

-10% of all proceeds from opening day will be donated to AWLA.

We couldn't be happier for Quinn, who went home with his new family today! ❤️

Summer may be coming to an end but Nekoosa is still enjoying the perks! She would love to share all of her snacks with a special someone - maybe you? As a Very Important Pet, her adoption fee is FREE and includes 4 weeks of training with the GoodPup app! Learn more about Nekoosa and how you can adopt her at www.awla.org/pet/nekoosa/

Fred Hampton needs a foster family! Next week, Fred is scheduled to have surgery to repair his CCL (a ligament in his knee). This is a life-changing surgery for Fred but won't be possible unless he has a foster home lined up where he can rest and recover. The ideal foster home will have no stairs in and out of the house, so that he can go outside to go to the bathroom. Stairs inside are ok as long as he stays on the ground level. If you are interested in fostering Fred, email our foster coordinator at [email protected]!

More info about Fred: he's a big guy at 120lbs, likes other dogs, and his previous family reported that he did well with kids and cats. He can be a little shy with new people but is very affectionate and fun once he knows you!

If you have a September birthday coming up in your circle, we have a great alternative to a traditional card! You can purchase an AWLA Birthday E-Card to be delivered to your special someone on their special day, complete with a customized message and the knowledge that their card is helping animals in need. Learn more and get your card at: www.awla.org/donate/birthday-ecards/

A pet going missing is one of our worst fears. It can be frightening and confusing, wondering where your pet could be and what you need to do to find them. Thankfully, most pets are found within a mile of their home, and there are some simple steps anyone can follow to help get their lost pet home. Save this graphic and learn more about what to do if you lost your pet at www.awla.org/services/for-you/lost-found/

Petco Love Lost

Sometimes when we ask a coworker to send us a photo of an adoptable puppy, we don't get what we were expecting...😂 You, too, could laugh at puppy antics all day long by adopting Bessie - meet her at the shelter today until 7pm!

P.S. We got the toy safely off of Bessie's head and we will post an actual photo of her face in the comments!

Happy from all of us at AWLA and our Wildlife Resource Center! Every day our officers care for injured and orphaned wildlife, like this baby goldfinch, and help them get the care they need from amazing local wildlife rehabbers. Do you have a favorite local wild animal? Let us know in the comments!

You can learn more about our Wildlife Resource Center at https://loom.ly/7aM2Vr4

Our small companion animals have been feeling a little left out on all the love our community has shown us - maybe you could help cheer them up a little? AWLA is in need of essential supplies and enrichment items for our bunnies, guinea pigs, and more. You can drop items off anytime during regular business hours or shop our Amazon Gift List at https://loom.ly/dpMjwdY

Looking for a lap-cat? Kit Kat would love to volunteer his services! Kit Kat's foster mom says the best way to end her day is with this handsome guy curled up in her lap for a snuggle. You can learn more about Kit Kat and how to adopt him at www.awla.org/pet/kit-kat/

Do you recognize these found pets? Please share this post to help us reunite these pets with their families!

A0056680144 - intact female tortoiseshell cat found in June in DC, surrendered to AWLA on 9/1. No collar or microchip.
A0056673938 - intact male blonde chihuahua-type dog found on 8/30 at the Eden Center in Falls Church. No collar or microchip.
A0056664667 - intact male white dog found on 8/29 at Tyson's Corner Center in Fairfax County. No collar or microchip.

If you own or recognize one of these pets, please contact us at (703) 931-9241 or [email protected]. Thank you!

AWLA's annual Calendar Contest is just 1 month away and we can't wait to see all of your pets' adorable entries! Each photo entry and vote equals life-saving funds for animals in need. From tiny kittens, to senior pups, injured wildlife, pet parents in need, and everything in between, your participation supports our mission to improve the lives of pets and people in Arlington County. Learn more about the contest at www.gogophotocontest.com/awlarlington

The Animal Welfare League of Arlington is CLOSED today for Labor Day. If you are experiencing an animal-related emergency, please call (703) 931-9241 and stay on the line to speak to our answering service. Happy Labor Day!

With school back in session, we just wanted to thank our Summer Camp attendees for joining us this summer and becoming young animal advocates! We had more than 120 kids join us for camp, and we hope to see many of them next year (as well as lots of new faces, of course). We hope our campers had as much as we did this summer!

The Animal Welfare League of Arlington will be CLOSED on Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day. We will re-open for regular business on Wednesday, September 4. If you experience an animal-related emergency during these times, please call (703) 931-9241 and stay on the line to speak to our answering service. Thank you!

You can lean on Duke when you need a friend! This big handsome guy has been waiting so patiently for a family to choose him - maybe today is his lucky day? Duke is house-trained, gets along with cats and kids, and just loves being with his people. Interested in meeting Duke? Email [email protected] to arrange a meet and greet!

There's still time to get your special edition 80th Anniversary shirt, designed by Liz Edelson! We have t-shirts, long sleeves, sweatshirts, and more available at www.bonfire.com/awlas-80th-anniversary/

Thank you to Liz for volunteering her talents in this shirt design! www.lizedelsondesign.com

We need to send a huge thank you to Dogma Bakery for donating this mountain of pet food to AWLA today! Donations like these ensure that we can keep our Pet Pantry stocked for pet families in the community that need a little extra help, and keep our shelter pets' bellies full. Thank you, Dogma!

This little bird is not one we usually see here at AWLA's Wildlife Resource Center - this is a sora! Soras are also sometimes known as meadow chickens or Carolina rails. They not commonly seen in this area other than during their yearly migration. Unfortunately, this little one sustained a broken wing somewhere along its migration journey and needed our help. It will soon be on its way to a licensed rehabber who will care for it until it can be released back into the wild!

CROISSANT AND BESSIE HAVE BEEN ADOPTED!

It’s a PUPPY day here at AWLA as we’ve got three adorable little guys waiting to find their homes today - Bessie, Duncan, and Croissant! Visit the shelter today from 12-7pm to meet the rescue puppies and make one a part of your family!

*Please note you do not need an appointment to meet these dogs - the best way to adopt is to visit the shelter! We are unable to accommodate adoption requests over social media.

Make sure to join us at the Alamo Drafthouse in Crustal City on Saturday August 31st for a special screening of the 2024 Cat Video Fest! 10% of proceeds will be donated to AWLA, and to make the experience EVEN better, we'll be bringing kittens! Get your tickets at https://loom.ly/IDOWhxM

Do you recognize these lost pets? Please share this post to help us reunite these pets with their families!

A0056632096 - black and white intact male dog found on 8/24 at the intersection of N Veitch St and Key Blvd. No collar or microchip.
A0056637897 - white and red intact female husky-type dog found on 8/26 at the 1300 block of N Vermont St. No collar or microchip.
A0056634869 - black intact female puppy found on 8/25 at 6100 Arlington Blvd (Target) on Rte 50 in Falls Church. No collar or microchip.
A0056631605 - brown gerbil found on 8/24 at the intersection of S Nelson St and Four Mile Run Dr.

If you own or recognize one of these pets, please contact AWLA at (703) 931-9241 or [email protected]. Thank you!

It's not every day that we take in a stray bearded dragon! Thankfully, this story has a happy ending as the bearded dragon (who's name is Log Lazer) was quickly reunited with his family, who had been very worried about him. Log Lazer is now back at home where he belongs!

P.S. Log Lazer might just be the best lizard name ever.

Nekoosa's newest toy acquisition might be her favorite 😂 We know there must be someone out there looking for a playful, affectionate senior girl to make a part of their family?! Learn more about Nekoosa and how you can adopt her at: www.awla.org/pet/nekoosa/

*Nekoosa's adoption fee is FREE and includes 4 weeks of training with the GoodPup app. Dogma Bakery is also offering 6 months of free dog food to Nekoosa's adopter.

Do you recognize this dog? AWLA needs help reuniting her with her owner! This white and brown/red husky was seen near the Ballston Metro this morning around 8am, and then one of our officers was able to catch her on N Vermont St a little while later. She was limping and so is currently at the emergency vet for care. We are sure her family is worried about her and we would like to reunite them as soon as possible. If you own or recognize this dog, please call AWLA at (703) 931-9241 and stay on the line to speak to our answering service. Thank you!