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Silent auction for Animal Welfare League of Alexandria closes Oct. 19

Pets at Paws in the Park (photo by Martyn Griffen/Animal Welfare League of Alexandria)

There are 76 items up for bid in the Animal Welfare League’s Paws in the Park silent auction. The final day to make a bid is 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19.

The cancelation of the Paws in the Park fundraiser at Oronoco Bay Park due to weather on Oct. 12 was a blow to the AWLA, as it’s the biggest moneymaker for the nonprofit every year. Consequently, the silent auction deadline was extended, and items include second-row seats for the Washington Capitals game against the New York Rangers on Dec. 23, a week-long vacation in the Outer Banks, a U.S. flag flown over the Capitol, and lunch with U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-8th).

“All funds raised from the auction will benefit the pets and people we serve,” AWLA said.

More items up for auction are below.

  • Two-hour professional home cleaning from Maid Brigade — $360 value
  • Three-month canine gym membership at Frolick Dogs — $160 value
  • A rock climbing party for 10 at Sportrock — $350 value
  • VIP tour and tasting package at Port City Brewing Company — $275 value
  • Custom pet portraits by JAL Artworks — $500 value
  • Old Town shopping spree and spa day — $727 value
  • Culinary experience at three Old Town restaurants — $446 value
  • Private wine class for up to 20 guests at Total Wine — $600 value

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