“Dear PoPville,
Our friend and neighbor, Billy, lost everything in an electrical fire early Sunday morning , and his cat Jules was hospitalized. She later died of her injuries, but the emergency vet bill was very high. We created this go fund me to help him start rebuilding his life.”
1200 block of 3rd Street, NE between M St NE and Fl Ave.
Thanks to Dylan for sending the news that Playful Pack is coming to NoMa.
Stay tuned for an opening date.
“Dear PoPville,
I’m looking to take my dog swimming this month. Thing is, as we just rescued him in the fall, this will be his first time doing so (we’ll definitely put on a lifejacket!). He’s a bit timid but definitely seems interested in the water. So… (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Wondering if this is due to a change in DC water- I’m curious if any other dog owners have had this happen within the last six months: (more…)
Ed. Note: On May 14th an off leash attacked a beaver (that had to be euthanized) in Rock Creek Park, Park Police still looking for info.
“Dear PoPville,
It’s impossible to got to any public park these days without getting accosted by off leash dogs. At Tregaron, dogs must be leashed for a simple reason- the area is a fragile urban ecosystem and dogs are the leading cause of damage to it.”
17th and S Street, NW
From Councilmember Pinto:
“Dupont Circle Dog Parents! The S Street Dog Park resurfacing project is finally here! @DCDGS
& @DCDPR anticipate temporary closure from August-December 2023. They will post signs giving 2 weeks’ notice before the closure to replace surface with in-kind surface material begins”
Thanks to Jeff for sending: “Whitman Walker on R. The pup was clearly enjoying the wind on its tiny floofy snout.”
***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]
“We are sad to report the loss of Gertrude, the white domestic duck so beloved by many at the waterfront.” (more…)
Great news from MPD yesterday:
“*Update* As a result of the Violent Crimes Suppression Division detectives’ investigation, Uno and Cartier have been recovered and returned to their family.” (more…)
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s First District seek the public’s assistance in locating a suspect and a vehicle in reference to Armed Robbery (Gun) and Assault With Intent to Commit Robbery offenses that occurred on Monday, July 3, 2023, in the First District.
Assault With Intent to Commit Robbery: At approximately 10:28 am, the suspect approached the victim, who was walking their dog, at Maine Avenue and 7th Street, Southwest. The suspect attempted to take the dog and assaulted the victim. After the failed attempt, the suspect fled the scene. CCN: 23-107-042
Armed Robbery (Gun): At approximately 10:30 am, the suspects approached the victim, who was walking their dogs, in the Unit block of V Street, Southwest. One of the suspects brandished a handgun, assaulted the victim, and took the victim’s dogs. The suspects then fled the scene in a vehicle. CCN: 23-107-016
The dogs are described as French Bulldogs. The male dog is 1 ½ years old and goes by the name of, “Uno.” The female dog is 5 months old and goes by the name of, “Cartier.” (more…)