Animal Welfare League Launches iPhone App
The Animal Welfare League of Arlington says it's the first humane society in the D.C. area to launch its own iPhone application. AWLA's new "Arlington Pets" app allows users to quickly browse...
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PETA Weighs in on Arlington Dog Park Debate
A controversial proposal to ban young children from Arlington's dog parks has caught the attention of PETA. The animal rights group has written a letter to Arlington Parks Division Chief Caroline...
New Lee Highway Pet Store to Hold Grand Opening
Unleashed (5400 Lee Highway) opened for business last week and now its planning a grand opening celebration this weekend. The store is part of the 'Unleashed' boutique pet store chain run by...
Morning Notes
Davies Driver Sentenced in Crash -- The driver in the fatal 2009 George Washington Parkway crash that left soccer star Charlie Davies severely injured was sentenced to two years in prison Friday....
‘Cat Crisis’ at AWLA Prompts Free Adoption Offer
The Animal Welfare League of Arlington is experiencing a cat crisis. With nearly 60 cats and kittens awaiting adoption, the shelter has reached capacity. Yet for every cat that's adopted, two more...
New Shelter Director Aims for More Collaboration, Fewer Euthanizations
Among certain local animal welfare circles, the Animal Welfare League of Arlington has developed a bit of an unsavory reputation over the past couple of years. Its high euthanization rate and its...
Morning Notes
Home Alone in Rosslyn -- Thanks to a summer rainstorm a few weeks ago, tomorrow will be the last day of the Rosslyn Outdoor Film Festival. Home Alone will be shown in the usual spot in Rosslyn's...
To Do This Weekend
With two big rallies invading DC this weekend (the crowd at the Glenn Beck rally alone is expected to number in the hundreds of thousands), you may want to avoid traveling into the District...
Pet Event Returns to Shirlington Village
Shirlington Village is hosting an outdoor shopping event that will have satisfied customers saying "woof" and "meow." On August 28, Shirlington's "Wags 'N' Whiskers" event returns for a second...
Morning Notes
NWS: No Sign of Tornado in South Arlington -- Despite photos of car windows blown out and mass tree devastation, a team from the National Weather Service found no evidence that a tornado caused...
Pet Adoption Van Goes AWOL With Dogs, Cats Inside
It was a tense eight hours for the Arlington-based Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation on Saturday. A van filled with two dozen dogs and four cats was supposed to be en route from the organization's...
To Do This Weekend: Cause for Paws
We already told you about two great weekend events: the Crystal City Twilighter 5K and the Friends of the Library Summer Book Sale (which has been moved inside due to the heat). Add Cause for Paws...
Volunteer Opp: Become a Puppy Foster Parent
Could you care for an special needs puppy or kitten for a few weeks, then have the heart to let it go? Even if he or she is as cute as Cooper? If so, the Animal Welfare League of Arlington needs...
Volunteer Opp: Put Your Pet to Work Helping Others
While you go head to the office, run errands, or shuttle the kids around all day, what's Fido doing? Probably laying around, sticking his head out the car window, or pooping on your neighbor's...
Wylie Wagg to the Rescue for a.k.a. spot Loyalists
Last month came the sad news for local pet owners: a.k.a. spot (2509 North Franklin Road) was closing. The off-the-beaten-path Clarendon pet store had a loyal following that immediately began...
