Pets
Magners of Logan Circle (yes, named after the Irish cider!). Today is our one month adoptaversary from K9 Lifesavers!
“Dear PoPville,
Looking for nice ideas of things to do with pup and other half. No car, so would be nice if it was in walking distance of NW, because we also can’t take her on public transport either! Though we’re willing to walk far too (walked to eastern market last weekend) – don’t want people to think it has to be a five block radius!! As it gets cooler, there’s only so long we can rely on outside seating at restaurants and cafés, so any ideas the community has to take us through winter would be wonderful!!”
“Dear PoPville,
Weekend before last, I found an abandon kitten under my patio deck. He was muddy and starving, so I brought him in, gave him a bath, and started bottle feeding. In addition to being incredibly adorable, he is now strong, very cuddle-y, and constantly purring. However, I am not allowed to have pets under my current lease so I am looking for a loving, forever home.
I believe he is about 4-5 weeks old and goes by the names: squeaks, little prince, and ewok. We took him to the walk-in clinic, where he received some basic kitten treatments.
Can you help me find a forever home for Squeaks? Please e-mail me at Squeaksthekitten(at)yahoo.com
Thank you so much!”
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“Dear PoPville,
This morning my friend woke up to a pushed in window and both of her cats missing. One cat was quickly found, but Penelope is still out there. 10 pound female tabby might be a bit skittish. Is also microchipped. Penelope lives at 9th and T Sts NW and her humans are putting up flyers, leaving out food, etc. If anyone in the Shaw/ U St area sees Penelope or a cat that looks at all similar, please call 410-236-8186.”
“Hi PoPville,
I thought I would send along an update as I adopted the adorable little kitten found on the bridge who got so much love last week. As it turns out, he is actually a she, which was confirmed over the weekend by her lovely new vet, Dr. Kampani at Atlas Vet. She has now established mastery over her new digs and after much debate and endless name brainstorming sessions, she’s been renamed Rickie (short for Frédérique) in homage to her Frederick Douglass Bridge heritage and gender-bending ways. If anyone wants to keep up with her life and times, which consists of naps, chasing, cuddling, naps, munching, hiding under stuff, jumping, scratching, and – you guessed it – more naps, she has her own Instagram feed @kittyrickie. Rickie says thanks for helping her find a forever home, and wishes all the lovely folks in Popville a very happy Monday!”
“Hi PoPville neighbors!
We believe that our cat, Beedie, got out of the house on Thursday (9/11) when some contractors were doing some work and we’re hoping that he’s alive and still nearby.
If you happen to see an orange american shorthair with small white rings on his tail in the 5th and Hamilton St. NW area of Petworth, please contact Erik at 202.302.6695. He’s 11 years old and has only been an indoor cat so he may be scared/hiding.
Again, please contact me if you’ve seen this cat.
Thank you!
~Erik”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Chabelamarie
The always awesome photos from this year’s Doggie Day Swim.
Photo by PoPville flickr user akung
Photo by PoPville flickr user akung
“Dear PoPville,
This afternoon [Thursday] around 4:40pm I was at the Shaw Dog Park with my 10.5-year-old Jack Russell Terrier Baxter. He was doing the usual frolicking and playing along with about 5 or 6 other dogs. Out of nowhere a large black female Pitbull named Molly attacked my dog, throwing him to the ground and rolling him. I ran to the dog to try to intervene but, for obvious reasons, did not grab Baxter until the Pitbull backed off a bit. I looked up at the other owners and not one person came to aid or indicated this was their dog. After noticing that Baxter was bleeding profusely I decided that I should go to the vet. About five minutes after the Pitbull attacked my dog she attacked another… all while the owner (an elderly white male) did NOTHING to intervene or apologize.
Baxter spent 2 hours in the vet and it costs us $400 for sutures, a drain, antibiotics and a cone. He’s got a lovely shaved spot on his shoulder from the surgery. We have filed a report with animal control but we aren’t sure what the next step is. Obviously we realize there is some assumed risk when going to a dog park but it’s completely absurd that this dog’s owner apparently doesn’t care that his dog is aggressive. This dog should be euthanized and I think the owner should pay for at least half of the vet bill.
On a side note, City Paws on 14th is a fantastic vet! I’m hoping you can post this to warn other dog owners to look out for this violent dog and also hopefully someone else who was there this afternoon can speak up, call animal control and help up track down the irresponsible owner.”
Graphic photo of complete injury after the jump. (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
A friend found a kitten about to toddle into traffic on the Frederick Douglass Bridge. I’d guess it’s about six weeks old… big enough to eat wet food and use a litter box, but still smaller than you’re used to seeing. I think it’s a boy, but won’t swear to it.
I wanted to call him James Traficat, or Jim for short. But since I’m not keeping him, that will be up to his forever people.
He’s sweet and social. He trips over his feet when he walks, and he lies on his back and tries to catch his tail. He cries if you turn out the light and leave him alone. (So of course you immediately go back in to give him a snuggle and tuck him in again.)
But he can’t stay here too long, because my giant cat doesn’t approve of animals in the house (he thinks he’s people) and he would never forgive me. So please help me find a home for the little guy.”
UPDATE adopted! From OP “L’il Jim already has a waiting list. Thank you to everyone who stepped up, or wanted to!”
Photo by PoPville flickr user johnmcochran2012
Thanks to a reader for sending Day of the Dog At Congressional Cemetery [1801 E Street, SE], August 30, 2014, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.:
“Day of the Dog is an annual festival held at Congressional Cemetery in celebration of man’s best friend! On this day, the cemetery is open to all dogs, not just K-9 Corps members.
The 2013 event included activities for both pups and their people, including contests, raffles, games, demonstrations, and more. Pet vendors and services from the D.C. area were in attendance, as were local pet shelters with dogs and cats available for adoption! Live music was provided by Charlottesville band Red and the Romantics.
Admission is FREE, and tickets will be available for puchase for activities and the raffle.”