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Blessing of the Animals Coming Up

By Prince Of Petworth


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For this who live in/near Brookland:

The friars at the Franciscan Monastery invite their Brookland neighbors and their friends to bring their pets to the monastery Sunday, Sept. 30 at 1:30 p.m. for the annual Blessing of the Animals. The friars traditionally bless pets (large and small are welcome) on or near the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals and the environment, who was known for his life of simplicity and peace. Hope to see folks there! The monastery is located at 1400 Quincy Street, NE.

For those that live near the National Cathedral (3101 Wisconsin Ave, NW):

Washington National Cathedral continues its annual tradition of blessing animals on October 7, 2012, in honor of the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi. St. Francis, the patron saint of animals, frequently preached to them in his ministry. The Cathedral will welcome special guests Lois Wye from the Washington Animal Rescue League, Lisa LaFontaine, President of Washington Humane Society and Victoria Strang from the Humane Society of the United States.

“The blessing of the animals is always a heartwarming and fun event for the community,” said Cathedral spokesman Richard Weinberg. “For many people a pet is a member of the family, and bringing a pet to church for a blessing is a unique opportunity that allows us to engage with our faith in a new and meaningful way. We are proud to carry on this tradition of blessing all members of God’s creation.”

All pets and their caretakers are invited to attend and participate. The Animal Rescue League will have a pet adoption van on site and the Humane Society will have some animals available for adoption for those looking to provide a home for an animal in need.

When: Sunday, October 7, at 2:30 pm EDT
Where: Walker Court on the West Front of the Cathedral along Wisconsin Ave.

Arboretum’s Koi Pond Getting Renovated – Now’s Your Chance to Buy One

By Prince Of Petworth


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Besides the trees, of course, one of my favorite parts of the Arboretum is their amazing koi pond. These are some seriously beautiful fish. Thanks to a reader for passing on an email:

Surplus Koi Sale
Take advantage of this opportunity to purchase Arboretum koi!

Sale: Saturday, October 13, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Preview: October 13, 8:00 am – 9:00 am

The Arboretum’s koi must be sold so that the pool can be drained and renovated. Wide range of sizes, colors, and prices available. Terms of sale: Cash or check with ID (no credit cards); all sales final.

Click here for a list of all fall events.

New Dog Park for Columbia Heights?

By Prince Of Petworth


Alley behind 14th, Irving, Columbia and Hiatt Pl, NW

I was checking out the new Highland Park II building in Columbia Heights and heard about a very interesting development being discussed. Apparently the alley (pictured above) used to be a mess and filled with garbage. It’s been cleaned and fenced and is owned by the city. So what to do with the space? One option I heard mentioned was a dog park. Do you think this would be a good space for a new dog park in Columbia Heights (in addition to the one at 11th and Park Rd, NW)?

Lost Dog – Aurnia

By Prince Of Petworth

UPDATE:

“She was last seen at 9pm last night at 17th St NW and Kalorama.
She does not have a leash or tags on her, but is microchipped.
She is afraid of loud noises and people she doesn’t know well (especially men), so if you’re trying to get a leash around her, doggie treats/food and a calm, nice demeanor would help keep her calm so that she doesn’t run off again.
Animal Control has been notified and has received a few reports of her.
We’re hoping that she is brought to safety soon!”

We lost our friend’s dog tonight and wanted to post her photo and information in case anyone found her.
In the attached photo, she is the dog on the right.

Her name is Aurnia and she is a beautiful chow mix that our friend adopted from the rescue shelter a few months ago.

She got out of her harness as we were walking in Dupont Circle and was last seen around the Meridian Park area heading up 16th St NW.

If anyone has seen her, please call Rochelle at 202-747-4630.

Dear PoPville – Dog Park Etiquette?

By Prince Of Petworth


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Dear PoPville,

My wife and I are the new owners of a wonderful rescue dog, adopted through City Dogs Rescue. She loves going to the dog park, and we’re wondering if the folks out in Popville can clue us in to any unwritten rules for the park. How much should we supervise our dog? Should we intervene if the dogs start playing rough? What other etiquette should we know? We’d love to hear what people think.

Keep Your Eyes Peeled for Lost Dog – Tiny

By Prince Of Petworth

Dear PoPville,

Sad to report that my toy poodle mix, deathray_2000 (also known as “Tiny”) escaped through a tiny hole in the back fence and made a break for it. Happened around 4PM Sunday.

She has no collar or tag but she is microchipped.

She escaped to the alley behind the 4100 block of Arkansas Avenue NW. Closest intersection is 16th and Upshur.

She is a 6LB toy poodle mixed with either havanese or papillon. She is fluffy, white with a big brown dot on her back. Her ears are pretty long.

She is very people-friendly and probably got scooped up by someone who saw here running free. I’m hoping someone might have seen her.

Contact: Michael 202-374-6591

More Info on Doggie Day Swim This Sat. at Upshur and Francis Pools

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Wayan Vota

From DPR:

The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will partner with the Department of Health (DOH) and the Washington Humane Society (WHS) to host the 4th Annual DPR Doggie Day Swim on Saturday, September 8, 2012 from 12 pm to 4 pm at DPR’s Upshur Pool (4300 Arkansas Avenue, NW) and Francis Pool (25th & N Street, NW). With the end of the outdoor swimming season, this annual event provides dogs with a one day opportunity to partake in the pools, enjoy a swim and play fun aquatics games. DOH will be on location to monitor the health and safety of the pets and their owners; and to provide outreach and education regarding pet vaccinations, dog licenses and dog park licenses. The Washington Humane Society will provide information tables and DC Water will participate in the day by giving away doggie water bowls (one per owner, while supplies last) during this year’s Doggie Day Swim.

Admission is free to DC residents and their dogs. Attendance the day of the event will be based on capacity at the time of arrival. During the Doggie Day Swim, there will be a capacity limit in terms of the number of dogs allowed in the pool at one time; 75 dogs at Upshur Pool and 150 dogs at Francis Pool.

To maintain order and to ensure a safe and fun event, dog owners are asked to follow these rules:

Dog handlers must be 16 years of age or older.
Dog handlers cannot swim or enter the pool with their dogs.
Dogs must be sociable and remain leashed while on the pool deck.
All dogs must wear current DC dog license.
All dogs must be current on vaccinations including rabies and distemper.

Doggie Day Swim will take place rain or shine. For more information, contact the DPR Aquatics Office at (202) 671-1289.

Doggie Day Swim is Saturday, Sept. 8th from 12 noon to 4 pm, Reminder – Most Outdoor Pools Close Mon. Sept. 3rd)

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Wayan Vota

From DCDPR:

“DOGGIE DAY SWIM!!!! Saturday, September 8th from 12 noon to 4 pm at Upshur Pool (4300 Arkansas Ave., NW) and Francis Pool (25th & N St., NW).”

Remember, this is your last weekend to get your outdoor swimming in (though East Potomac Pool stays open until Oct. 6th.) You can see the Outdoor Pools Closure Schedule here.

Dear PoPville – My Friend Was Attacked by a Pitbull – What Can We Do?

By Prince Of Petworth


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Dear PoPville,

On Monday evening, my friend was going for a run and apparently startled a pitbull as he turned a corner at Harvard and Georgia. The pitbull attacked, and the owner left the scene. My friend spent a few hours at the hospital, thankfully only with an insane amount of stitches, and the police eventually caught up with the owner, but right now, the dog is just in quarantine in the owner’s home.

Apparently, this dog has bit 4 other people, and my friend is really lucky he didn’t need surgery. We’ve called animal control and the Department of Health, but just wanted to know if anyone who has experienced anything like this might have some advice for how we can make sure this is handled properly. We don’t want the dog to have to be euthanized, but it really needs to at least have a muzzle, and the owner should be liable for something.

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