✨These pups were born to sparkle.✨. Join us starting this Saturday, July 5 for our Red, White & Woof adoption event. We're waiving adoption fees for all dogs 40+ pounds! You can find all of our available animals at #alexanimals #adopt #dc #dmv

We are closed today in observance of July 4th! 🇺🇸 We will reopen for normal business and adoption hours tomorrow, Saturday, July 5th. Please celebrate safely and protect your pets! For animal-related emergencies, contact Animal Services at 703-746-4444.

Time's running out to enroll in our Alexandria Animal Academy summer session, which starts this Sunday, July 6. We have 3 virtual training tracks for shy/fearful, high-energy, and leash reactive dogs.

We will be closed Friday, July 4. Please remember to keep pets safe, secure and comfortable during your Fourth of July festivities. We will re-open Saturday, July 5. For animal-related emergencies, contact Animal Services at 703-746-4444. #alexanimals #alexandriava

Look, we get it. July 4th really sucks for animals -- domestic and wild. 👎 But some people just really enjoy blowing stuff up. You can always report animal emergencies in the city of Alexandria by calling 703-746-4444. #alexanimals #alexandriava #fourthofjuly

We're spreading the good mews! 🐱 Thank you to Birdie & Louie for donating 4 pallets of cat food -- 31,104 cans in total -- to Alexandria's animals! . The food will go a very long way in feeding cats in our community and shelter. 🩵 #birdieandlouie

Found animals! If you have information about these animals or if one is your lost pet, email info@alexandriaanimals.org or call 703.746.4774. #alexanimals #alexandriava #foundanimals

***trying to pick ourselves up off the floor*** . Thanks to all of YOU, we raised more than $136,000 through our Calendar Pet Photo Contest. This is a record-shattering amount that shows our community LOVES and SUPPORTS Alexandria’s pets and people. Congrats, Romeo!

RT @Alyia4ALX: Just a few hours left to vote for Riley! 🐾 Your vote supports the lifesaving work of @AlexAnimals and helps Riley shine in t….

Our 2026 Calendar Contest ends at 8 p.m. tonight! All funds raised benefit homeless animals in need while they wait for families. Last year, the contest raised just over $75K. Can we beat that this year?

Place your business in front of thousands of pet lovers this fall.📣🐾 We are looking for sponsors and vendors for our annual Paws in the Park event on October 12th in Old Town Alexandria. 🐾📣. Learn all about this family and pet-friendly event here:

Check out all of the adorable and funny pet pictures AND vote. The contest ends this Monday, June 30 at 8 p.m. Everyone who casts votes will be entered into a drawing to name a litter of kittens AND will receive an invite to our Calendar Yappy Hour.

Found animals (part 2 of 2)! If you have information about these animals or if one is your lost pet, email info@alexandriaanimals.org or call 703.746.4774. #alexanimals #alexandriava #foundanimals

Found animals (part 1 of 2)! If you have information about these animals or if one is your lost pet, email info@alexandriaanimals.org or call 703.746.4774. #alexanimals #alexandriava #foundanimals

Last VOTE CHALLENGE announcement! We will draw 3 winners. Two contest entrants will receive 350 bonus votes, one will receive 500 bonus votes! Learn more at

There are only a few more days left in our 2026 Calendar Pet Photo Contest! 💛 And our LAST bonus vote challenge is set to kick off tomorrow morning .

Adoptable Lightning hopes you're all ears! 👂This is the 𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊 to participate in our Calendar Pet Photo Contest and Fundraiser -- and it's definitely not too late! It ends Monday, June 30 at 8 p.m. Enter and vote here: #alexanimals #AlexAlumni

The National Weather Service and the City of Alexandria have issued an EXTREME HEAT WARNING until 9 p.m. today (Monday, June 23) with the same expected for tomorrow. Temps could feel as high as 110 degrees over the next few days. 🥵. #alexanimals #alexandriava #dc #dmv

Extreme heat this weekend! Please take caution with pets (and people) outdoors. If you see an animal in distress and suffering in the heat in the City of Alexandria, contact us at 703-746-4444. Find more hot weather safety tips here:

Today's the first day of summer! 🌞 And the last day to register for our Beach Bum Pet Photos tomorrow! . Secure your pet's photoshoot spot here: #alexanimals #dc #dmv #petphotos #petphotographydc