
“Dear PoPville,
(Last week) my kids (9, 5, 2) planned a lil picnic on Kingman Island. We went for a stroll on the nature trail and my two older kids got a couple feet ahead of me – then I heard my 5yo screaming in terror. (more…)

“Dear PoPville,
(Last week) my kids (9, 5, 2) planned a lil picnic on Kingman Island. We went for a stroll on the nature trail and my two older kids got a couple feet ahead of me – then I heard my 5yo screaming in terror. (more…)

Not pictured, pup, seemingly happy, in the back seat… (more…)

Thanks to Derek for sending from Union Market.
***This series features any pets in a backpack/bag/vessel. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not, and often NOT a corgi but the series started with corgis and I can be obstinate…send your finds to [email protected]

via google maps
“Dear PoPville,
Yesterday morning, June 17th, around 7:45 AM I was jogging and was bitten by a dog. This happened on Willard St. NW between 18th and 17th St. The dog lunged across the sidewalk and bit me on my upper rib cage. The dog was a large gray or black poodle/doodle. The owner appeared to be an older white woman with brown hair.
My main concern is whether her dog is vaccinated for rabies, etc. I’d like to avoid an unnecessary rabies shots if her dog is up to date on vaccinations. (more…)

“Dear PoPville,
Sliding scale? Pay by the ounce ? Loose vs solid? Color?”
1. Gross
2. I wondered the same many moons ago. That’s a helluva range…

Ed. Note: Should you witness dog abuse Humane Rescue Alliance says: “To report suspected abuse or neglect, please call 202-723-5730“
“Dear PoPville,
I was walking in Logan Circle yesterday at 3:15 pm. I was minding my own business until I heard a yelp from a dog, (more…)

Thanks to Leigh for sending: “Dachshund in a stroller at the Dupont Farmer’s Market taken by my husband James.”
***This series features any pets in a backpack/bag/vessel. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not, and often NOT a corgi but the series started with corgis and I can be obstinate…send your finds to [email protected]

Thanks to Jason for sending from Mt. Vernon Triangle.

From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department are seeking the community’s assistance in identifying a suspect and locating a dog stolen in Northeast.
On Thursday, May 23, 2024, at approximately 4:10 p.m., the suspect stole the victim’s dog from the 1600 block of Gales Street, Northeast and fled the scene. (more…)

Thanks to A&F for sending: “spotted a… domestic rat? Definitely not the common Norway rat based on its color. (more…)