“Dear PoP,
The cat is a gray and black striped short hair cat with gold eyes, and I’m 90% sure it’s female. I found it on the 900 block of M St, NW around midnight last night (November 5th).
Contact info: Lisa Crawford (480)628-2874, [email protected]”
From an email:
“I recently took in a foster-dog, a 90-lb. brindle English Mastiff named Olivia. She was very recently rescued and has been fought, bred, and abused. She is severely underweight, had several recent surgeries, and is generally in pretty rough shape. She wouldn’t eat or drink for the first two days I had her and still wouldn’t even take treats from me as of Monday. Her biggest challenge is that she is not socialized: she is afraid of humans (including me) and, because she was locked in a garage, basically everything in the outside world is new and scary to her. I have never cared for a more needy, vulnerable dog.
On Monday morning, as we were crossing Mass. Ave. (NW, DC), her harness came detached from her leash. (This is odd because she still makes me drag her out of the apartment by the harness, and the connection to the leash was strong enough not to come apart when I pulled her into the hall. Regardless, it came apart one way or another.) Once she realized she was off-leash, she started running, right out into traffic, and kept going. I chased her to the Capitol, and the Capitol Police followed her to the intersection of 11th and G SE, but then they lost her as well.
She’s incredibly adept at dodging people, and she ran much longer and farther than I would have thought she could. Between the activity and her general anxiety, she is almost certainly hiding. She likes to hide in bushes; and, for a 90-lb. dog, she’s pretty good at making herself invisible. She is not at all aggressive – when approached, she runs/backs away as much as possible, then just hides her face.
She was wearing a red-orange martingale collar and a black Easy-Walk harness. She had had my dog Leah’s extra i.d. tag on her harness, but had gotten that off. (She’s a veritable Houdini when it comes to getting out of collars and harnesses!) She did not have her own i.d. tag yet, so the only tag she has on is the one from her rabies vaccination. She probably has not lived here long enough to find her way back, but if you see her (or even just think you might have seen her), please call (617) 947-5627.”
“Dear PoP,
Wanted to see if you knew any info on the “Larry’s Pet Supplies” store that appears to be coming to 3303 11th St NW or roundabout. My wife and I noticed a bright sign in the window yesterday while going to the dog park, and didn’t know if you had any more info.”
Thanks to all who sent photos and emails about this great development. I happened to run into Larry (pictured above) on Sat. afternoon. He is a super nice guy (and Vietnam Vet.) who is really excited to provide this needed service to the community. I think it’s a great location given that just a block away is a de facto dog park at 11th and Park Rd, NW.
The store is scheduled to open Feb. 1st and the hours will be 10am – 7pm Tues. – Sun. (closed Mon.)
Photo of ‘Lady Gaga’ by PoPville flickr user Wayan Vota
There was a huge turnout at this year’s Petworth Dog costume contest. Thanks to Wayan for organizing, Domku for hosting and for all who turned out.
Photo by PoPville flickr user ericandkatherine
Photo by PoPville flickr user ericandkatherine
A few more great shots after the jump. (more…)
“Dear PoP,
I’m hoping you can post this– a lost dog wandered into my yard on Sunday evening around 8:30pm (Columbia Heights/Sherman Ave area). He looks like an older black lab mix with a white patch on his chest. He walks with a limp in his back legs. It was dark when I saw him and initially thought he was injured. Animal Control asked that I bring him to the NY Ave station (1201 New York Ave NE). They didn’t think he was injured but probably had age related issues.
I hope this guy finds his family tonight!”
“Dear PoP,
Please help me. Speedo ran out of the house without his collar. With all the squirrels around there is no telling where he is. He is a Jack Russell Terrier. He bolted out of the house and took off down the ally and then ran behind the Methodist church and down New Hampshire Ave, NW then back up 7th St, NW from there is where I lost the trail”
If anyone spots him please email me and I’ll hook you up with the reader.
“Dear PoP,
No signs, no political messages, no hate. Just people coming together to remember a dog who was loved by many.”
The Facebook invite says:
“This will take place outside. This is a vigil for those who were touched by Parrot in life and in death to mourn his loss.
We very much want this to be a time to focus on all the positive and happy moments of Parrots life. We are asking people not to bring signs with any political messages people are welcome to bring flowers, etc to place at the site.
Please do not bring dogs to this event.
8:00pm – 8:30pm
2311 18th St NW”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Wayan Vota
We were discussing the dog swim over the weekend. Earlier today I received a great update. If anyone goes please take some photos for me!
From DPR:
The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will host their 2nd Annual DPR Doggie Day Swim on Saturday, September 11, from 12 noon to 4 pm at the Upshur Pool, 4300 Arkansas Avenue, NW, and Banneker Pool, 2500 Georgia Avenue, NW. With the end of the outdoor swimming season, this annual event provides dogs with a one day opportunity to enjoy a swim and play games.
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 limits to the number of dogs in the pool area at one time; 75 dogs at Upshur Pool, and 150 dogs at Banneker Pool.
Dog handlers must be 16 years of age or older, and 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; vaccination tags or have a current rabies certificate or letter from their veterinarian stating that they have received necessary shots in order to gain entry to the event.
The DC Department of Health (DOH) will be on hand to monitor the health and safety of the pets and their owners. They will also provide outreach and education regarding pet vaccinations, dog licenses and dog park licenses.
Photo by PoPville flickr user Wayan Vota
“Dear PoP,
I hear a rumor that dogs are allowed in the public pools on the last day of labor day weekend. Is this true? Where can I take my pup swimming?”
Last year the first DPR Doggie Day Swim took place Sat. Sept. 12th. I have not seen a date announced yet for this year or if there are plans for this year. Last year the two participating pools were the Upshur Pool, 4300 Arkansas Avenue, NW, and the Francis Pool, 25th and N Streets, NW. I’ll be sure to update if/when this year’s date is released.
In an amazingly close vote, with the lead going back and forth all week, Goblin pulled out the win with a razor thin margin:
Thanks to all who entered (over 300) and gave us all so much to look forward to these hot summer afternoons. As the winner of this year’s contest ‘Goblin, the People’s Pick – Coolest Pet in PoPville 2010’ will be placed on a t-shirt. Goblin’s owner gets a shirt for free but before I order I’d like to know how many others may be interested in purchasing a shirt? (I’m guessing they’ll go for between $15 – $20 depending on how many I order). If you are interested let me know how many you’d like and what size.
Additionally this is one of the few times I take an editor’s prerogative and select an Editor’s Pick for Coolest Pet in PoPville. Congrats to this year’s editor’s pick Claude-Phillipe:
If you are interested in purchasing an Editor’s Pick t-shirt of Claude-Phillipe please let me know how many and what sizes.
Congrats to the winners and thanks again to all for entering your great pets.