The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is proud of its own local-access TV show, Alexandria Animal Matters. The weekly show features animal professionals and guests who talk about varying aspects of animal health, care, welfare, humane education and a host of other topics sure to interest viewers of all ages. Each show includes an animal segment featuring a Shelter animal typical of those available for adoption.

Shows to date have included features on wildlife, the connection between domestic violence and animal cruelty, training and using service dogs for the blind. We have also featured animals of all kinds: an iguana, hamsters, guinea pigs and of course dogs and cats. We've also talked about special needs animals and some reasons why adopting an older animal is sometimes advantageous.

We invite you, the viewer, to submit to us your feedback and suggestions for program topics that you'd like to see in the future.

Our airtime is Tuesdays at nine o'clock (9 pm) on Alexandria Cable Channel #69. There are two new shows each month. Tune in and enjoy.

Alexandria Animal Matters Comcast TV Show
Tuesdays, 9 PM, Comcast Channel 69
(Note: new permanent time slot)

Show Schedule for June 2009

Tuesday, June 02:

Parrot Rescue: Brian Wilson, Wilson Parrot Foundation, Inc.
Animal Segment
Pet First Aid and 2009 Waterfront Festival: Christina Richardson and Sandy Caughlin, Alexandria Chapter, American Red Cross

Tuesday, June 09:

Parrot Rescue: Brian Wilson, Wilson Parrot Foundation, Inc.
Animal Segment
Pet First Aid and 2009 Waterfront Festival: Christina Richardson and Sandy Caughlin, Alexandria Chapter, American Red Cross

Tuesday, June 16:

Prevention of Cruelty to Animals: Congressman Jim Moran; Maurice Levite, Chair, AWLA Board of Directors
Animal Segment
Ambassador for Tourism in Virginia: Kristina Robertson, owner Barkley Square Bakery and Coco

Tuesday, June 23:

Prevention of Cruelty to Animals: Congressman Jim Moran; Maurice Levite, Chair, AWLA Board of Directors
Animal Segment
Ambassador for Tourism in Virginia: Kristina Robertson, owner Barkley Square Bakery and Coco

Tuesday, June 30:

Animal Control/Health Issues: Dr. Katy Nelson, Alexandria Animal Hospital and Matt Daghita, Animal Control Officer
Animal Segment: Older Cat Adoption with Regina Evans
Estate Planning for Pets: Peter King, Attorney, and Lessli Nelson, Pet Parent

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