Thanks to Fred for sending from 15th and U Street, NW: “Hawks Around Town. Or Something.”
***This series features any pets in a backpack/bag/vessel. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not, and often NOT a corgi but the series started with corgis and I can be obstinate…send your finds to [email protected]
Ed. Note: Last year an off leash dog attacked a beaver (that had to be euthanized) in Rock Creek Park, Park Police were looking for info.
“Dear PoPville,
I was running in Rock Creek (Saturday) when I had a moment that kinda ruined a glorious day: an unleashed dog chased me off the trail, barking and snarling, with flecks of saliva hitting my legs as I danced back into the bushes. I was sure I was going to get bit and mentally calculating which part of my body should take the brunt. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I need advice on dealing with the aftermath of an incident between my dog and another dog over the weekend. My dog was off-leash and playing in the park, surrounded by several other unleashed dogs, when another unleashed dog approached him. My dog and the other dog circled one another and barked at each other several times before they were separated. I was watching my dog closely the entire time and never saw him put his mouth on the other dog. Two other owners who observed the incident also said they did not see a bite.
The other dog however, did start whimpering (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
HRA did a mass firing of volunteers and fosters (Tuesday). It seems to be in response to whistleblower claims regarding their treatment and euthanasia policies of cats and dogs. I have volunteered as a foster for over two years and was one of the fosters fired today, even with a mom cat and her three kittens in my care.”
“Dear PoPville,
This isn’t a traditional missed connections, but I’m hoping you can help. On Friday at 10th and N, a man was walking a dog that looks EXACTLY like my dog. (more…)
1336 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Meo Maison’s website says: “Our mission is to reduce euthanasia in animal shelters, and to improve the lives of homeless cats. (more…)
Thanks to Tamara for sending from the Columbia Heights Lidl.
***This series features any pets in a backpack/bag/vessel. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not, and often NOT a corgi but the series started with corgis and I can be obstinate…send your finds to [email protected]
“Dear PoPville,
I was walking around Capitol Hill earlier and noticed a sign that Xing Xing, the indoor/outdoor black cat that hangs out at Pete’s Diner, owned by PD’s owner Gum, is missing! This cat is a Capitol Hill institution.”
“Dear PoPville,
Frankie in Georgetown looks very much like our Winnie the Poodle in Hill East. We’d really love to bring these two together, (more…)
Thanks to Joy for sending from the Dupont Circle Farmers Market.
***This series features any pets in a backpack/bag/vessel. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not, and often NOT a corgi but the series started with corgis and I can be obstinate…send your finds to [email protected]
“Cosmo out for an early morning walk in Petworth.”
You can send your snow dogs (cats, rabbits, who knows) to [email protected] and let me know your pet’s name and what neighborhood you are in. Folks have already started sending in so please be patient and know I’ll get to everyone. It may just take a few rounds :) While I love seeing your videos, only photos will be posted. Thanks!