Thanks to a reader for sending.
Pets
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“Dear PoP,
My roommate was on her way to work around 1:30 PM today and came across a parakeet at 14th and Buchanan St, NW, in a pine tree directly next to the Metro Bus Terminal / Depot.
It could fly pretty high – but not for long (3 of us chased it and shook the tree branches until it decided to go to the ground.) This bird tree-hopped about 10 times before it decided to come down to the ground, and once it was there, it seemed more curious than afraid, especially since we had bread and matzos to bribe it with. :-)
This bird is very domestic and although wary, not afraid of humans. I have no idea what sex it is, but we were able to catch it with a cracker and by tossing a light shirt on top of it. It is fine, but we have no cage and are currently holding somebody’s pet in our bathroom downstairs, it has eaten food and drank from a water cup while being held in a plastic laundry basket with a thin piece of board on top of it. .
We spent about an hour catching this bird and we want to keep it safe and find its owner, who must be worried sick. Also, we are a “band house” which means no band practice with a sweet little parakeet in the basement.”
If this is your bird please email me directly at princeofpetworth (at) gmail (dot) com and I’ll forward your info onto the good Samaritans.
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I think I once showed these dogs from Columbia Heights back in the day. But I couldn’t take my eyes off them last weekend. I’m curious what you guys think because they seem very content to me. How long should dogs stay in a vestibule before it starts to be cruel?
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“Dear PoP,
Everyone, knowing that PoP readers are all pet lovers – I am reaching out to you all to see if a) anyone of you would be willing to adopt my two cats or b) try and help me find someone who can. My son has an allergy to cats and the only viable option is to get rid of the cats. I will provide a 20lb bag of food, a supply of wet food, litter, food bowls, scratching posts and other items associated with the care of two cats. Also, the cats will get full check up and updated vaccinations prior to adoption. Giving up our cats is our only option at this point and if we could keep them we would. Note that both cats are indoor cats. Also, we can recommend a great cat sitter for those times when you may need one. See below for pictures and description of each cat.
Cinnamon: Is a 10 year old, male, neutered tabby cat. He is a very sweet cat, loves to sit on a warm lap in the winter and sun himself around the house. He is still playful – loves to chase a laser pointer and wrestles with our younger cat.
Martini: Is an 8 year old male, neutered domestic short hair cat. He is a bit more energetic, but certainly is a sweet, playful cat. He too loves the laser pointer. The cats have been together for 8 years and really enjoy each other’s company. Martini loves to drink dripping water from the tub, and he waits patiently for showers to end so he can hop in the tub.
I would entertain any options at this point and am willing to talk to potential adopters. Please contact me at kjmoyer(at)themorancompany(dot)com Thank you all for your consideration.”
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This is Hugh a Bernese Mountain Dog loving the snow in Mt. Pleasant. Thanks to a reader for sending.
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Above is Smudge, sent in from Adams Morgan.
And the cool photo below was taken by Isabel:
“You can see the houses at Kansas St. through an upside-down drop of water about to fall off an icicle on my window.”
Video from houseintherear
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Above is Charles who is not a fan. And below is Barry who is very much a fan.
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So many good caption contest prospects…
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Above is Sully who seems pretty happy. Below is Napolean who is, um, less enthused…
Look’s like Ella has the right idea:
