Pets

Koi Fish in Meridian Hill Park Saved by the Washington Humane Society!

By Prince Of Petworth

Back in Oct. ’11 a reader asked what would happen to the Koi fish in Meridian Hill park during the winter months. I’m happy to report that they are being saved this morning by the Washington Humane Society!

They write:

“November 17, the Washington Humane Society will rescue the hundreds of koi fish that were dropped into the pond before it is drained for the winter season. We will collect the fish and give them to G and G Aquatics, a trusted organization that serves the mid-Atlantic region including the National Zoo and the National Aquarium, who will help to find them homes.”

Awesome!

Your Afternoon Animal Fix – Request for Modestly Priced Animal Hospitals

By Prince Of Petworth

If you have any fun or interesting animal/pet photos please shoot me an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com with ‘Animal Fix’ in the title and say what neighborhood you’re from or upload to the PoPville flickr pool with your pets name and neighborhood. I can’t guarantee I’ll get them all posted but I’ll do my best.

“This is Lucy. She’s a transplant from Arkansas that’s now kickin’ it with the squirrels in Woodley Park. [She’s considering running for mayor.]”

“Columbus (Buster) sitting by the window on a snowy day in Columbia Heights.”

“Ferdinand (Ferdie) lounging on the couch in Columbia Heights.”


Photo by PoPville flickr user jgbrc

“A Double Crested Cormorant that I took yesterday at Constitutuion Gardens (a.k.a. Duck pond near the Vietnam War Memorial).”

After the jump animal hospital request. (more…)

From The Files of – You Thought You Had Problems? Vol. 31

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Mr. T in DC

From the Cleveland Park listserv:

“Can anyone help with a snake in my house?

Yes, I speak of the reptile variety. Our 110 year old house with lots of gaps in walls and floors and a now a poisonous snake added to the mix. Does anyone know of a professional to help in these matters? The snake is still a “baby” but is a pink spotted poisonous red snake. There are children, cat and dog in the house. Any advice would be much appreciated.”

Pushed Over the Edge

By Prince Of Petworth

These fliers are up and down Taylor St, NW in Petworth. Now let me be clear – dog crap that is not picked up is disgusting and extremely frustrating. But my question is – do you think the offender will actually stop and read the flier/threat and say, “oh, I didn’t realize I should clean up my dog’s crap” and change their behavior? Personally, I think these fliers are also a bit ugly and an eyesore. Do you think putting up fliers like this an effective way to deal with a frustrating problem – or do the signs actually become an eyesore themselves?

Adopt Canyon

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

My daughter found a delightful dog while hiking in the canyons near Mohab, Utah. It had been mistreated and abandoned. She rescued it and nursed it back to good health. He is a very protective dog and when she moved back to NYC he made the mistake of biting the dry cleaning delivery guy – nothing serious. However, her mother now wants to euthanize the poor guy. I am looking for someone to adopt Canyon to keep him from being destroyed. I am going to NYC Saturday to pick him up and bring him back here on Sunday. If you are interested in adopting Canyon please drop me a line at [email protected].”

Dear PoPville – Bitten by Aggressive Dog at Shaw Dog Park

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Yesterday evening, my roommate took our dogs to the Shaw Dog Park as she does daily. At one point, a dog was becoming a little too rowdy with her dog so she tried to intervene to remove her dog from the situation. As she was doing so, another dog (a known aggressor in the park – I have previously witnessed this dog try to attack other dogs) ran up trying to get into the mix and ended up biting my roommate on her leg. When this was happening the aggressive dog’s owner was on her cell phone and not paying attention. When approached by my roommate about the bite, she did not want to be held accountable for her dog’s actions stating it was a dog park and things happen.

I think my roommate needs to at the very least address the Shaw Park List Serve regarding the incident. Someone else suggested she file a police report. I’m curious if anyone else has had this happen and what action was taken.”

I’d be curious to know what your roommate would like to do? I also think it depends on the severity of the bite – did it break the skin? I’m not saying nothing should be done – it’s just not clear to me from the info above that a police report should be filed. I wonder – are there plans/procedures for how to deal with consistently aggressive dogs at the dog park? Are the park rules self enforced or is there a procedure to enforce the rules?

The Shaw Dog Park on 11th Street, NW (north of Q). Rule 2 on their Web site states:

“All persons use Shaw Dog Park at their own risk. Neither the District of Columbia, its agencies nor MidCity Association shall be liable for any injury or damage caused in the dog park. Every dog entering the dog park shall be accompanied by a person (“dog handler”) aged sixteen (16) years or older who shall be personally and legally responsible for that dog at all times while using the dog park. No unattended dogs are permitted and no more than three (3) dogs are permitted per dog handler. “

Though, again, it’s not clear to me who enforces these rules – so I would definitely email [email protected] to seek their advice as well.

What do you guys think should be done in this situation?

Ed. Note: This is not the first time there has been controversy at this dog park.

Found Dog at 18th and Allison St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I found this little dog this morning on the corner of 18th & Allison St NW, in Crestwood. There is a little bit of a leash left on his collar, but no contact information. Planning to take him to a vet later today to see if he has a microchip, but also hoping someone will recognize him.

If you or anyone else knows anything about this little guy, please call me at 202.596.9763.”

Dog Stolen from the the 17th and Corcoran St, NW Safeway entrance

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“On sept. 1st I adopted a dog from the Washington Humane Society. Yesterday evening, I was buying food/brush/treats for him only to find out he was stolen!!!!!! Im heartbroken, he is a sweet boy that was just beginning to brighten up after two months at the shelter (and if you ask my friends, we were crazy in love already). Two people saw a guy taking him on his bike from the 17th and Corcoran Safeway entrance.

Im doing everything possible to find my sweet boy. I reported this to the police and Washington Humane Society and have already posted over 50 posters in the area in case he fell from the bike and ran.

Im begging for help from each of you, I will be really grateful if you help me spread the word by posting the attached poster in a visible spot around your place, Im not sure in which area of the city he is and anything could help. If you could also forward the message below to the people you know in DC/Mayland/Virginia… I dont know, I just want to exhaust all the options available. Maybe somebody recognize him and report it.

Thank you for your help!!!!!!!!! I really need it!”

Dear PoPville — Bars to Watch Football with a Dog?

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user J@M3S C@MPB3LL

“Dear PoPville

I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions for a bar where one can bring his dog to watch the NFL — either on a patio area where they have TVs, or otherwise. Am looking forward to the season, but now that we have the puppy, we can’t go watch the games all day and just leave her crated. Used to go to Jay’s when I lived in Arlington, but I think they are closed now. Any ideas?”

I know Lou’s in Columbia Heights has a patio but I’m not sure if you can bring a dog? Anyone know where you can catch a game with your dog?

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