“Dear PoP,
Poppy the kitten has settled in quite well with Miss Moneypenny (and looks like she could be named Miss Minipenny). They often play, run around, and groom each other. Since she was rescued at the beginning of the month, she has gained back some weight and is almost done with her shots. Thanks to the readers who helped rescue her, get her to a vet, and help get her to a safe home!”
It’s nice to get good news from time to time!
I’m happy to report that the pitbull, Chloe Moo Moo Poundcake, stolen/lost from a Truxton Circle home has been found! I’m told:
“The DC Animal Shelter found Moo Moo late last night! The owner is ecstatic and grateful for everyone’s help.”
I’m also told Leo was spotted at the zoo so hopefully there will be good news on that front as well.
“Dear PoP,
This happened on Sunday June 20th, the owner is a local D.C. business owner in Shaw/Convention Center area, he was at home Sunday, called for his dog to go outside at about 4 p.m, she did not respond at that point. The house is on Bates Street NW, right off Florida Avenue and North Capitol. She was not wearing her collar but she does have a microchip. He said it is not like his dog to run away and he fears someone may have taken her for dog fighting purposes.
Her name is Chloe Moo Moo Poundcake, she is a pitbull around 2 years old and spayed, she was adopted from the D.C American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. People can contact D.C. police at 202-698-0555 or the EFN Lounge at 202-341-8281. E-mail is [email protected]. There is a $2500 reward for her safe return, no questions asked.”
“Dear PoP,
Ringo (front) and George (right behind him) are ten-week-old brothers. They were found in SE DC when they were four weeks old (their mom was nowhere to be found), and I’ve been fostering them in my home (in the Petworth/Brightwood area) ever since. Because they’ve been in my care since they were so tiny, they’ve become very “people-oriented” and love to be petted, held, and generally spoiled by human hands! They’re now at an age at which they’re ready to go to permanent homes (they’ve already had their vaccinations), so anyone reading who’s looking for kittens to adopt should feel free to contact me so they can arrange to come and meet these adorable guys. Thanks for reading; George and Ringo look forward to meeting you!”
If anyone is interested email me directly and I’ll put you in touch with the reader.
“Dear PoP,
His owners went to the World Cup and we were going to take care of him while they are away
but on the first day he got loose from his harness on 15th St NW and Harvard St NW and took off.
He is very skittish towards humans but does like to play with friendly dogs.
He is a regular at the Walter Pierce dog run and may try to return there or to his owners home
on Belmont St between 18th and Columbia RD in Adams Morgan.
His name is Leo and he is a black and tan Beagle mix who is 1 -1/2 years old.
He is wearing a collar with his owners cellphone numbers on it.
He was last seen running down Harvard St NW towards the zoo.
If found please call either the numbers on the collar or
(202) 253-6020 or (202) 667-5943”
“Dear PoP,
I agree with the intent of this neighborhood activist. I had a passing thought that it would be nice to clean up this particular block while walking my dogs the other day. This person at least acted on their thought by going to trouble of cleaning it up and I appreciate that. I think your blog is a nice place to “re-purpose” this public service announcement and toss out the idea that maybe neighborhood dog owners could do some kind of “poop removal” days on a regular basis.
I would much rather do whatever it takes to minimize the animosity between neighborhood dog owners vs. non-dog owners. It already sucks. Dogs poop and dogs bark. I pick up my poop. I will start cleaning up the poop in that area from now on. I try to keep my dogs from barking but they do and I am glad they do. Some of my neighbors are glad they do and some of my neighbors hate it.
As a single woman who lives alone, I have a big scary dog for a reason. I get that some people don’t like dogs and I don’t like stepping in poop either. I try not to even read all the flaming that goes on about dogs because it is typically repetitive and depressing. But, at least for now, DC residents are allowed to own dogs and it would be better to just figure out how to quit all of the hating because it makes living here suck.”
I think in life there are always going to be some jerks. Some are irresponsible dog owners, some litter, some harass people and some do a lot worse. I hope we can give the benefit of the doubt to our neighbors and only judge the guilty and deal with those instances in less passive aggressive ways. I do however feel the frustration on both sides of this situation. Any suggestions on how to bridge the gap here?
“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.
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?