“Dear PoP,
My neighbor found this dog last night in he 200 block of Varnum. She has a pink collar but no tags.”
If anyone knows who’s dog this belongs to please email me and I’ll connect you with the reader. Thanks.
Pets
Some folks really loved Laundromutt so hopefully the new place will be just as good. They write in a press release:
The Fur-Get Me Not Dog Wash is located at 1722 Florida Avenue, Washington, DC 20009. Current hours of operation are: Fridays 11AM-5PM, Saturdays and Sundays 9AM-6PM. Call 202.387.MUTT(6888), 202.319.PETS(7387) or visit the Fur-Get Me Not website.
Clean Dogs, Family Fun and A Good Cause:
On June 26, continuing in the tradition of the LaundroMutt’s charitable roots, Fur-Get Me Not Dog Wash will hold a charity event in conjunction with its Grand Opening Celebration. Come on in!! Let us do all the work AND help out a great cause! We’ll wash your dog for you from 9am-noon and 100% of the dog wash proceeds will benefit Homeward Trails Animal Rescue. Can’t make it that morning then stop by anytime from noon-6pm to try it out yourself and 50% of all you wash proceeds will benefit Homeward
Trails Animal Rescue.The Grand Opening Celebration will also include an adoption event, refreshments and fun for the whole family.
Please join us for this exciting event that benefits a great cause!
Date: Saturday, June 26
Time: 9AM-12PM – We Wash, 100% proceeds benefit Homeward Trails
12PM-6pm – You Wash, 50% proceeds benefit Homeward Trails
Location: Fur-Get Me Not Dog Wash
1722 Florida Avenue, Washington, DC
Yesterday a reader asked for advice about what to do for a very young visiting kitten. Well the kitten has returned and a neighbor has taken him/her in. The reader would like to know if anyone is interested in adopting him/her as WARL wasn’t accepting strays.
Please email me directly (princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com) and I’ll connect you with the reader.
“Dear PoP,
Last Thursday night at around midnight, I was sitting on my couch when my motion detector triggered and the front light went on. I wasn’t expecting anyone to come by at that late an hour, so I was surprised to see this little one (picture attached) hiding out on my front steps, all by himself. I don’t know much about kittens, but from his (very small) size, I am guessing he is about 5-6 weeks old and absolutely helpless. No collar, timid around people, and usually only makes himself visible at night. I would have brought him in to take care of him, but couldn’t get him to come close enough.”
Any suggestions for what this person should do if the kitten is seen again?
Yup, this dog is definitely wearing shoes…
Photo by PoPville flickr user sciascia
Thanks to a reader for sending word:
PetMAC Frozen Food
Semi-Emergency
Our freezer was left open last night causing all the raw food to semi defrost including tons of bones. Its all still perfectly good but has to be used now just as if you defrosted it. Its a HUGE financial loss for us :(
Please come in and take some…If you can pay cost, much appreciated, but even taking some for free is better than wasting all this great food.PetMAC DC – the Marketplace and Adoption Center | 4220 Fessenden Street, NW | Just off Wisconsin Ave, near Tenleytown
Photo from PoPville flickr user Mr. T in DC
“Dear PoP,
As a follow up to the posting on vet recommendations, I’m wondering if you could ask your readers for their dog trainer recommendations. I’m looking for a basic obedience training for my new dog.”
Anyone use(d) a trainer?
This seems like an especially good topic now given the talk of barking dogs in the RRRa/oR post today.
This was a very common problem last year. I don’t blame the buyers but the sellers. At this stage they just look like cute little turtles. However, I was sad to see sales had resumed outside DC USA on 14th St, NW in Columbia Heights because, while I don’t have statistical proof, I fear once the “mini turtles” grow into larger turtles they will end up getting abandoned.
What do you guys think – is the sale of these baby turtles nothing to worry about or do you think they will end up being abandoned when they grow to their adult size?
“Dear PoP,
I’m in search of a quality vet with reasonable prices for routine check-ups and shots for my cat. So far all I’ve been able to gather from Yelp is that every vet within city limits will empty my wallet for no other benefit other than convenience. If you haven’t already indulged this subject, can you ask the masses where they bring their pets for routine checkups, preferably within sensible driving distance from Park View?”
I’ve heard great things about the Petworth Animal Hospital at 4012 Georgia Ave NW. I don’t have personal pet experience here but a friend of mine told me they are very reasonably priced and good with pets (though he did say they can be a bit abrupt in the customer service aspect). Though I’m not sure if they are used for regular check ups or just when there is a problem. There are mixed but mostly good reviews here.
Who do you guys recommend?
“Dear PoP,
I’d like people in the neighborhood to be aware for their own safety as well as help ensure the owners follow the rules:
As most of you know, my dog Luca was attacked by a rottweiler in columbia heights about a month ago. Luca is recovering well, but the dog that attacked her has been declared a dangerous dog and is still living in columbia heights. Despite that the rules for maintaining a dangerous dog are quite strict, it is ultimately up to the owners to follow them and the community to report any violations.
As a dangerous dog, the owners are required to keep the dog inside their house at all times. The dog is not allowed in the front yard nor on walks, even if it is muzzled. The dog is only allowed to leave the house for vet visits or other travel that is approved by the department of health and must be muzzled at all times during travel.
In my communications with the Department of Health, they were not wholeheartedly convinced that the owners would comply with these rules, depsite that they had gone to great lengths to obtain a dangerous dog license. So, as friends and neighbors, i’m asking you to help me spread the word. Attached are two photographs taken of Chloe, the rottweiler, additional information about maintaining a dangerous dog and contact informration for the case officer at the Department of Health. If you happen to see Chloe on a walk or even in her yard, please notify the DOH immediately.
In addition to the fact that this dog attacked with no provocation and was on a leash with its owner at the time, it was also reported to DC Animal Control for attacking a man in the neighborhood a month prior to this incident. The attack occurred during the snowstorm, so the person was wearing lots of layers and a winter jacket. He sustained severe bruising and swelling from the attack, but no serious action was taken at the time because the dog did not break skin. If this had happened during warmer weather, he would have sustained very serious injuries.
Chloe lives at Holmead Pl, NW. This is located on Holmead (between 13th and 14th ST NW) between Otis and Monroe. It is easily identified as the only house on the east side of the block with a chain-link fence.
Again, if you see Chloe in the yard or on a walk, please contact Molly Lunaris at the DOH immediately. Here is her contact info:
Molly Lunaris
Program Specialist | Animal Disease Prevention Division
DC Department of Health | Government of the District of Columbia
825 North Capitol Street, NE | Suite 8001 | Washington, DC 20002
Office: (202) 535-2508 [email protected]