No 19-year-old dog should have to spend their final days in a shelter - which is why we’re looking for a home for Teddy. If you’d like to give Teddy the TLC he so deserves, visit him at the shelter today from 12-7pm!
Hello! My name is Sadie, how can I help you today? Oh, you’re looking for a new dog? Well, if I may say so myself, I’m very affectionate and love getting pets, I walk very nicely on the leash, and as you can see I’m a great greeter! I’ll be here til we close as 7pm 😊
These giant squishy cheeks, big green eyes, and permanently down-turned ears belong to our newest big man on campus - Charlie!
Visit Charlie at the shelter today from 12-4pm!
Neville is looking for home! Yes, Neville is a pigeon. No, Neville is not a wild pigeon. Yes, Neville would make a great pet and companion!
You can meet Neville at the shelter today from 12-7pm!
All Esmeralda needs is a snack, a snuggle, and her sheepie toy and she’s ready for bed! 🐑 😴
Esmeralda and all our other animals are tucked in for the night and can’t wait to meet our visitors in the morning - tomorrow just might be their lucky day to find a new family!
We can't believe that Kira has been at AWLA for more than 100 days! A dog as gentle, affectionate, and loving as Kira shouldn't be without a family. She has beautiful puppy dog eyes, a graceful personality and a fantastic "awooo"! Learn more about Kira:
Iverson and his big cheeks are just waiting to be scratched! Iverson is a playful and affectionate guy who loves wand toys and food puzzles. You can meet Iverson at the shelter today from 12-4pm!
And as of 5PM, we adopted out 50 animals to their new families today, including 26 dogs, 17 cats, 1 gerbil, 4 guinea pigs, and 2 rabbits! Even better, we completely cleared our dog kennels - every single available dog was adopted!
"Day 349 - BIG NEWS, everyone!!! I am going to spend a few weeks with a new family to see if I'm a good fit for them! So you may not hear from me for a little while, but I'll do my best to let you know how it goes!" ~ Hollyleaf
Apparently, the answer to "why did the chicken cross the road" is to get to the Pentagon?! This chicken was caught sneaking around the security area at the Pentagon (we're not kidding) and our officers picked her up. Now we need a name for her - suggestions welcomed!
Our favorite sight in the world - empty kennels!
The emptiness never lasts long, but even for one night it’s a wonderful symbol of your support. Thank you for giving AWLA one night of empty kennels with the promise of saving more lives tomorrow.
Do you recognize this pup? Our Animal Control team found him hiding in the brush on N 38th Pl, Alington. If you are the owner of this puppy, or know who is, please give us a call at (703) 931-9241 or email mail
@awla
.org. Thank you!
Over the weekend, this little kestrel was found by a member of the public, sitting on the ground and clearly in distress. He was quickly transported to a licensed rehabber, who will care for him until he can be released back into the wild!
Who wants to give this loveable, affectionate 22-year-old kitty a home?! 🙌
Dr. Pepper came to stay with us when her owner became very ill and could not care for her anymore. She deserves a loving home to spend her days in - make an appt to meet her at
You'll have your very own Neighborhood Watch with Glitter as part of your family! She is always watching the world outside the window and nothing can escape her attention. If you'd like to hire Glitter as your new Neighborhood Watch-Cat, stop by the shelter today from 12-4pm!
Ok, ok, we might just be a liiiittle bit obsessed with Frida but...just look at her! Someone needs to come make this girl a part of their lives ASAP! 😍😍😍
⚠️ DON'T use insecticide on cicadas! ⚠️ Remember that many animals, including birds, bats, dogs, and cats, eat cicadas and can get very sick if they ingest insecticide. Help us keep local animals safe and well - the cicadas won't be here for that long, anyway!
Gordo & his adorably grumpy face are looking for a home! His foster family told us "he craves affection and enjoys gentle head rubs & strokes all the way down to his tail."
Want to meet Gordo & see his little grumpy face for yourself? Email his foster at ucheyaajaero
@gmail
.com!
You absolutely, positively MUST meet Sweet Potato! This little girl lives up to her name by being the sweetest pup around (and shaped like a very cute potato). Learn more about her and how you can meet her at
Gomez wants to wish you a happy
#tongueouttuesday
! He is doing SO much better, and after antibiotics and a consult with a feline ophthalmologist, Gomez won't need eye surgery and should be available for adoption very soon!
This ridiculously cute face belongs to Rosie, an adorable two-year bulldog looking for a home!
Rosie adores people but is not a fan of other dogs, so we are looking for a home where she is the only pet.
Visit Rosie at the shelter today from 12-7pm!
If this doesn’t make your heart grow three sizes today, we don’t know what will! This sweet momma cat is a new arrival at AWLA and she is just so in love with her babies 💕 They will be staying in a foster home until they’re old enough to be adopted.
The cat with the most amazing purr is back! Jared was adopted, but unfortunately it didn’t work out, so he’s back looking for his BFF! If you fell in love with Jared after his first video but missed out on bringing him home, come and meet him tomorrow when we open at noon!
Black Jack was wondering...would you be his Valentine?! ❤️ He’s looking for someone who will take him on lots of walks, let him play with all the toys, and give him lots of snuggles. Come and meet him today from 12-7PM!
Are you gonna be the lucky person who adopts Mr Eko?! He’s a lap cat who loves any and all attention he can get, and rewards you with big purrs and head butts. We hope you’ll come and meet Mr Eko tonight and make him a part of your family!
Lena is practicing greeting our visitors so that she is ready to say hello when the doors to open tomorrow!
This cute little pup is playful, energetic, and loves people. Visit Lena at the shelter tomorrow from 12-7pm!
Today we only have two open dog kennels. The rest are full. We are desperately in need of families to give our dogs a break from the kennel and make room for more dogs coming into our care. Visit the shelter TODAY until 7pm to learn more about fostering and take a dog home!
This giant teddy bear of a dog is Milo! Milo is a smart, food-motivated pup who gets short bouts of zoomies when he’s playing with one of his friends (human or dog). He’s ready to learn everything he needs to know about being a member of your family and can’t wait to meet you!
Greer is still trying to sniff out his future family with that beautiful, boopable nose of his. And he isn’t the only one! We still have a few animals left after Clear the Shelters including Pancake and Rags, some of our more long-stay residents. Help us find their new home!
14-year-old Diego may be deaf and a little scruffy in his old age, but he still has plenty of love to give! Diego loves belly rubs, going for slow walks outside, and eating snacks.
Visit Diego at the shelter today until 7pm!
Peaches has made herself right at home with her foster family, and has taken a particular liking to her foster dad! If you’re looking for a BFF like Peaches, email her foster family at awlafostermom
@gmail
.com! http:awlafostermom
@gmail
.com
This ridiculously adorable face belongs to Granola! Granola hasn't gotten much attention here at the shelter and is really feeling sad about spending all day in a kennel. He would love to get out of the shelter and into your home - meet him at the shelter today until 7pm!
Just a little peek into what mornings are like for Wilbur! Wilbur is deaf and so we make sure to wake him up gently using smell (instead of touch so we don’t scare him) and then get him ready to meet our visitors! Wilbur would love to meet you - stop by the shelter until 7pm!
Nala is a gorgeous Bengal girl with a wonderful personality to match her looks! She loves to play, cuddle with her people, and has lived with other cats and dogs. Meet Nala at the shelter today from 12-7pm!
Ten-year-old Zeba is nothing short of AMAZING! She’s a dream to walk, house-broken, so gentle with treats, and just all-around lovely. We hope you’ll come meet her today!
We have a very special kitty we’d like to introduce you to - Roberta! Roberta has a condition called cerebellar hypoplasia which makes her very…well, wobbly!
If you’d like to adopt Roberta, email her foster family at awlafostermom
@gmail
.com!
Do you recognize this dog? She was found on 8th Rd S in Arlington wearing this service vest but no collar or microchip.
If you recognize or are the guardian of this dog, please contact us at (703) 931-9241.
Dog or tiny hippopotamus? You decide! Stanley the hippo-dog has broken hearts all across the shelter since he arrived here and is ready break yours! Stanley is a low-key couch potato who will watch as many Golden Girl reruns as youll let him. We hope you’ll come and meet Stanley!
During the govt shutdown, our Pet Food Pantry is open to furloughed employees that need assistance. If you are a govt employee & Arlington Co/Falls Church City resident, please feel free to stop by the shelter to get pet food - all you need to do is bring your government I.D.!
Snow days aren’t just for dogs! Let your cat join in on the fun by bringing some (clean) snow inside in a large tupperware box, storage bin, or even put it in the bathtub!
One of our foster families tried this out with their foster kittens - check out the results!
This little guy was blown out of his nest during the strong winds this past weekend, but is now safe with a wildlife rehabber! He was very grateful for a tasty snack while he waited at the shelter to be transported to his temporary new home 😊
If a picture is worth 1,000 words, how many is this video worth? ❤️
Bring this amount of joy and love into your home - adopt Amy and Timothy! Learn more about them at
Avengers Assemble! Tony Stark (left) and Bruce Banner (right) are here to save the day with puppy eyes and sloppy kisses.
If you are interested in giving one of them a home, email their foster family at awlafosterelizabeth14
@gmail
.com!
Bandit is out to steal your heart! ❤️
He can be a little shy when he first meets a stranger, but it’s all a ruse - after about 30 seconds of chin rubs he’ll be purring away and asking for belly rubs! Want to meet this handsome gentleman? Stop by the shelter today from 12-7PM!
Tapdance got his name from the little dance he does when he’s excited - it is pretty much the cutest thing we’ve ever seen!
Interested in meeting Tapdance? Visit him at the shelter this week!
Everyone needs someone to snuggle up with this Thanksgiving - and Jeeves is that special “someone”! Even though he has a lot of cute little habits, our favorite is that he loves to burrow. Give him a blanket and he’ll be burrowed under it in no time! Adopt Jeeves today!
Ginger needs someone to take a chance on her, to take her home and learn that she is a seriously fantastic dog! Ginger has been at AWLA, cumulatively, for 238 days.
Learn more about Ginger and how you can adopt her at
We are over the moon to announce that after 11 months in our care, Rock has been adopted! He was so excited that he couldn’t stop barking taking his “Gotcha Day” photos 🤣
Ace has been fostered with three other dogs now, and has gotten along great with all of them! This is his most recent roommate, Tink, and they loved playing and snuggling together. We hope you’ll stop by and meet Ace tomorrow!
Picture this - you're snuggled up on the couch under a cozy blanket, ready to watch your favorite movie or play your favorite game...and Roky is snuggling right by your side! If you want to make Roky a part of your family, head over to !
Our
#EnvigoBeagles
are heading to their foster homes today! This will be the first time these dogs have ever experienced living in a house, sleeping in a bed, or going outside. Please consider donating to our beagles' fundraising page at
Griffin is a big puppy with an even bigger heart who’s looking for a family to call his own! This bouncy, playful little guy loves to run and chase his toys, gets along well with other dogs and behaves very nicely when he hangs out in our staff offices!
Morgan is such a lady! Morgan is playful, but has no problem chilling out during the day or snoozing on the sofa. She gets along well with other dogs, is housebroken, and loves adventures like going to the beach or hiking. Email fanderson
@awla
.org to set meet Morgan!
She may look like a statuesque beauty, but don’t let Narwhal fool you - she’s just as goofy and fun as her name!
Learn more about Narwhal and how you can adopt her at
We are thrilled to announce that our vet has cleared Cupid to be adopted! We have had so many inquiries about adopting Cupid that we created a special adoption process for him that we feel is fair yet also creates a match made in heaven:
There is no such thing as a stick too big for Buddy! On every walk, Buddy is on the lookout for the perfect stick to take home and keep as a souvenir. You can join Buddy on his stick-finding adventures when you make him a part of your family:
We dare you to find a cuter pair of BFFs than Theo and Creamsicle! These ten-year-old gentlemen are hoping to turn their duo into a trio (or a quartet or a quintet!) and share all the love they have to give. Visit the shelter today from 12-4pm to meet Theo and Creamsicle!
This big smiley sweet potato is Yam! Yam is 5 years old, loves all snacks (but especially cheese and hot dogs), and is 100% convinced he is a lap dog. You can meet Yam today and test out his theory from 12-7pm!
This is Carl.
Carl loves everyone.
He also loves snuggles and belly rubs and tug toys.
Carl is a big chunky goofball and we love him.
Adopt Carl.
You know you want to.
Nina recently arrived at AWLA after a long journey from Puerto Rico, and is looking for a quiet home with a family that can help her gain confidence with patience and love. Could you be the right family for Nina? Come and meet her today from 12-4PM!
Molé is a distinguished older gentleman who is looking for a home to spend his retirement in! He’s house-trained, walks very easily on leash, and is a very easy-going guy.
Learn more about Molé and how you can meet him at
The only thing Billy loves more than playing with other dogs is sunbathing! ☀️ Billy is so happy outside in the sun that when the weather is nice, we let him nap in our play yard. So, here’s a little glimpse of Billy’s evening - we hope yours is as relaxing as his!
You want some crackers with that cheese, Riley?! We know this picture is blurry, but we couldn’t resist sharing Riley’s incredibly cute smile! 😀 This handsome guy is available for adoption now, so we hope you’ll come and meet him!
At 18 years old (or young, if you ask him yourself!), Ollie shouldn’t be spending his golden years in a shelter. He should be snuggled up in a sunny spot with a family to call his own. Ollie is an affectionate and friendly guy who just wants somebody to ❤️!
Regal, noble, majestic...all perfect words to describe our very own King! This handsome pup is affectionate, intelligent, playful, snuggly, and house-broken - what more could you want in a dog?! We hope you'll come and meet King today and crown him the new king of your heart 👑❤️
Goooood morning from Duke! He’s a pretty typical bulldog - he loves to cuddle, and starts the day with a big burst of energy and then spends the rest of his time napping. He knows “sit” and “paw”, and all is an all-around Good Boy. We hope you’ll come meet Duke today!
ADOPTION FEES WAIVED FOR ALL DOGS ONE YEAR AND OLDER THIS WEEKEND! We are running very short on space and need to find homes for our pups to make room for more dogs we have coming in this weekend. Please help us spread the word!
Coco is looking for a nap buddy! Required qualifications: must love getting kisses, have a cozy couch or bed, and be ready to nap whenever possible! Think you’re the perfect candidate? Email Coco’s assistant to arrange an interview: fosterandlove8
@gmail
.com
Firni says: “Good morning! Got room on your couch for me?!”
This little pup is the last of his litter still looking for a home - you can meet him at the shelter today from 12-7pm!
Adopters are always asking if we have lap cats - well, we've got two! Amy and Timothy will keep you warm all winter long with the best snuggles you could ever ask for. Email their foster dad at livelongandfostercats
@gmail
.com to meet them!
Merlin wants to make your wish come true - if your wish is to find an awesome new best friend! 13-year-old Merlin has been with us for some time now, and just needs someone who can keep him comfortable and love him in his golden years. Visit Merlin at the shelter from 12-4pm!
"Day 280 - BIG NEWS - a really, really nice person has offered to pay for my insulin when I get adopted, for at least the next few years! This means you now have ZERO reasons not to adopt me!" ~ Hollyleaf
Adopt Hollyleaf:
#findhollyleafahome
What an incredible weekend! An amazing 53 animals found their new homes since this weekend, including Bonnie Boots! We want to thank all of our
#hurricaneheroes
who came out to adopt this weekend, and all of our hardworking volunteers and staff!
The
#firstdayofspring
is here and Bella, Dutchess, Billy and Ellie are SO READY! Our dogs are dreaming of sniffing flowers, running through the grass and snoozing in the sun. Now all they need is a family to do those things with! Visit us today to meet these cute pups!
Get your tissues ready! Innocent was surrendered when her owner was told he could not have her in his apartment. He was devastated - she was his best friend. Thankfully, he was able to find a new apartment where he could have her, and yesterday she got to go home with her dad!
You’ll never see Hambone on a walk without a toy ! He always heads straight to the toy bin before a walk, picking out the perfect toy to accompany him on that day’s walk.
Learn more about Hambone at
Today we got an update from Charlie, one of the beagles removed from the Envigo breeding facility last year: "Charlie’s fearful first weeks are long gone: she loves being outside, snuggling, & playing with sister dog. Charlie has brought joy to our family!"
❤️
#ArtBaselBunny
World-renowned performance artist, Rabunzel, is celebrated for her avant-garde work, which is an irreverent critique of modern-day vegetables. Rabunzel is currently seeking patronage in the form of a new studio/family. Apply in person at AWLA. Bring carrots.
We love getting morning kisses from Camille! This good girl loves to play with stuffed toys, go for walks in the sunshine, and will do her best to fold herself into your lap at any opportunity! Camille can’t wait to meet our visitors today, so stop by and pay her a visit!
Stop scrolling, turn up your sound, and take a moment to enjoy the soothing sound of Kemler purring 🐈
Your days could be this peaceful and relaxing with Kemler in your life! Learn more about Kemler at and then visit her at the shelter today from 12-7pm!
Hello, internet humans. I, Hollyleaf, have hacked into the AWLA's Twitter account to try to convince one of you to adopt me. I have been waiting (very patiently) for 263 days for a new home. Please share my photo and story to help find me a home: