Animal Welfare League of Alexandria

Alexandria, VA

Also known as AWLA.

Adoption fee From $20,

Hours Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 12pm-7pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-5pm; closed Wednesday for deep cleaning

Areas served Alexandria and the surrounding area, Virginia

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $20,

Cats: starting at $20, determined by size, age, and health.

How it works

Visit during opening hours to meet available cats, or contact Animal Welfare League of Alexandria at (703) 746-4774 first to check which cats are currently available.

Location

Find Animal Welfare League of Alexandria

The area

Alexandria city at a glance

Population 156,976

Housing units 80,844

Est. households with a cat 24,427

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

Cats start at $20, determined by size, age, and health.

What are your hours?

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 12pm-7pm; Saturday-Sunday 12pm-5pm; closed Wednesday for deep cleaning.

Get involved

Support Animal Welfare League of Alexandria

Surrendering a cat

Contact Animal Welfare League of Alexandria at (703) 746-4774 to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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