Check Out Alexandria Pet Of The Week And Paws In The Park
ALEXANDRIA, VA — If you love all things dog related, Alexandria's largest animal festival is less than one month away.
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria's Paws in the Park will happen from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13 at Oronoco Bay Park in Alexandria. The event will include vendors, adoptable animals and entertainment for children and adults alike. The first 1,000 attendees at Paws in the Park will receive a swag bag. Paws in the Park is open to leashed, well-behaved pets of all types. Proceeds benefit the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, which helps homeless animals in Alexandria, as well as pets and pet owners throughout the community.
"At the AWLA, we celebrate the love that our community has for animals each and every day, but Paws in the Park is one of our favorite ways to connect with that community, meet a lot of amazing animals, and raise awareness and funds for Alexandria's animals," said Executive Director Stella Hanly in a statement.
Local artisans , nonprofits , animal-focused businesses , and food and beverage vendors will provide plenty for attendees to do. Attendees may pack a picnic or enjoy oferings from local cideries, breweries, wineries, bakeries, food trucks, and more.
One highlight for animal lovers will be Rescue Row sponsored by First Georgetown Securities. At least 10 animal welfare organizations will bring their adoptable animals for attendees to meet.
Entertainment , sponsored by TTR Sotheby's International Realty will kick off at 11 a.m. and will include returning bilingual sensation Uno Dos Tres Andres, and new acts like the Pet Costume Contest , sponsored by PetMedic Urgent Care. The costume contest is open to all, but pre-registration is required . Category winners will receive prizes.
Family Fun Tent will feature arts and crafts geared for kids of all ages, as well as story time, while the AWLA Tent will have 2025 AWLA calendars and a silent auction . Items will be available online up to event day, and bidders don't need to be present to win.
More information about the festival can be found at PawsintheParkVA.com .
Here is this week's adoptable pet from the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.
Ava is a 3-year-old, 75 pound pup with some adorably expressive grins and ears. As a young dog, she loves to play and is active. She has been recently introduced to multiple other dogs at the AWLA and has done marvelously. She's our go-to dog meet champion and loves to make new dog friends. She really loves to play and run with other dogs and would likely thrive with a canine companion. Her previous guardians have reported she has great house manners. She is a loving, social, and affectionate dog that would be a great companion. Pictured here with numerous other dog friends.
