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The 5pm Post – From the Events Calendar, PoP Picks…

By Prince Of Petworth

For those who missed the DPR Doggie Day Swim.

Dog Dip at Washington Hilton — Sat 11/3

Clear skies are forecast for Washington Hilton’s Neighborhood Dog Pool Dip tomorrow, Saturday Nov. 3 from 1-3pm.

Neighbors and their four-legged companions will enjoy complimentary doggie treats, hot cider, and sample drinks from The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Washington, DC. A donation of $5.00 is suggested which 100% benefits the Washington Humane Society. The outdoor pool is heated to 75-degrees and is saline treated. Dogs only in pool (owner’s stay on pool deck).

Enter at the corner of 19th Street & Florida Ave, NW.

See all of tonight’s and the week’s events here.  To add your event, click the events tab up top and then click “add an event”.  You can add concerts, museum/gallery exhibits, fundraisers, sporting events, bike rides etc. You can add anything you think will be of interest to PoPville.

Dear PoPville – Advice on Dealing with a Dog Walker Who Doesn’t Leash nor Clean Up after his Dog

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Mr. T in DC

Dear PoPville,

There is a man in our neighborhood who walks his pit bull daily up and down our street with no leash. The dog hasn’t attacked a person or another animal as of yet, so that’s not the immediate issue (we’ll save that for another day). The problem is that the owner allows his dog to crap anywhere and doesn’t even attempt to clean it up. Now let me clarify; when I say anywhere, I mean anywhere, which includes people’s yards, the middle of the sidewalk, and even people’s front stoop steps! This is no small dog and thus no small load of crap. It’s absolutely disgusting! This issue was recently brought up at an HOA meeting and while everyone has seen the perpetrator at one point or another, no one has seen him recently (though the crap out front lets us all know he’s around) and no one knows where he resides.

I’ve contacted 311 about this issue and was told to contact MPD (via 911) the next time he is seen so that they can issue him a ticket for walking the dog without a leash and failing to clean up after the dog. The problem is that 1) I think calling 911 over this issue is a bit extreme and 2) it’s highly unlikely that they’ll make it there in time to catch the guy. Should I call 911 and report these incidents anyway just so there’s a record of such transgressions or are there other alternatives that I could explore? Yes, I could stake out the front of my house and then have a conversation with the guy but since he seems so elusive at the moment, I need other alternatives while I continue to clean up dog crap from the yard and walkways. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Retired bomb-sniffin’ Marine pups need Homes – UPDATE: Email was a Hoax

By Prince Of Petworth

The United States Marine Corps has around 400 IED (Improvised Explosive Device) sniffing dogs that are being decommissioned and need forever homes. They all need forever homes. Most of the dogs are breeds such as: Labradors, Belgian Malinois, Border Collies, German Shepherds & Rottweilers. These dogs are all incredibly well-trained. Many of them have served in war zones and are responsible for saving countless American, NATO and foreign lives. The dogs are based in the District of Columbia (D.C.). Adoptive families must be able to travel to D.C. to pick up the dogs or arrange transport at their own expense.

Update: Email was a hoax. Some ridiculous fools out there.

Register for the 5th Annual Petworth Dog Walk Halloween

By Prince Of Petworth


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From Wayan:

The Petworth Dogs group would like to invite the PoPville community to join us for the 5th Annual Petworth Dog Walk Halloween!

Starting at 7pm on Monday, October 29th, dogs and owners will walk the “pupway” and strut their mutt to win prizes for:

• Best Costume – the classic, dress ’em up
• Best Trick – costume or not, show your dog’s skills
• Best Twins – celebrating how dogs and owners can look alike

Register your pooch online – pre-registration required to win a prize & you get to include a write-up to be read as you stroll the pupway.

Help Find Murray, Lost Dog near H Street, NE

By Prince Of Petworth

Find Murray:

Please help find Murray, a dog lost in DC near H Street NE! If you can help put up flyers and search for Murray, please call or text 202-641-0955 or just come to 1012 1/2 6th St NE to pick up flyers.

On the morning of Friday, October 5th, I was walking my two dogs along with my friends’ dog who I was dogsitting. A guy came along and as he was passing us on the sidewalk, yelled that Murray, my friends’ dog, bit him. He grabbed Murray’s leash, then Murray pulled out of his collar and the guy started chasing him down the street.

After dropping my dogs inside my front door, I eventually caught up with the man, who had luckily not caught up with Murray, since he’d grabbed a long piece of metal trash he’d found on the sidewalk while in pursuit that he intended to use as a weapon on the dog. Once I caught up with him, he ended up assaulting me while screaming at me about the dog- dragging me around in the street by the arm and grabbing me in sexual places. I have filed a police report (and luckily the assault portion of the incident happened right near a police camera- plus he was stupid enough to leave the piece of metal with his fingerprints on it sitting on the ground so the police collected it as evidence).

But I don’t care that much about the police finding him— I want to find Murray.

Blessing of the Animals Coming Up

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user pablo.raw

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


Photo by PoPville flickr user elliotmitchell

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)?

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