Thanks to JR for sending: “Came across this couple and their corgi while walking through the Enid A. Haupt Garden this Memorial Day weekend.”

***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]


Thanks to Paul for sending: “Came across this guy and his pet cockatoo while biking on Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park yesterday. Didn’t catch either of their names, but the guy says he bikes regularly with the bird, up to 20 miles at a time, and she just likes hanging out there enjoying the rush.”

***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]


From the National Park Service:

“On Sunday, May 14, an off-leash dog attacked a wild beaver in Rock Creek Park near Boulder Bridge. Due to the severity of its injuries, the beaver was euthanized. The National Park Service (NPS) reminds visitors that dogs must be on a leash no longer than six feet in Rock Creek Park and other local national parks at all times—it’s the law.

Keeping your dog on a leash keeps everyone safe, including your dog, park wildlife, native plants and other park visitors. Federal regulations require all pets to be always on a leash no longer than six feet: (more…)


From an email:

“Hiep Hong is a young/ bright star in the aquarium/ aquascaping community. At the age of 30, he was able to outcompete and place third out of tens of thousands of people internationally. His unique vision and bringing back some old school techniques inspired by the greatest of all time, Takashi Amano. Hiep finds creative ways to turn a standard aquarium into living pieces of art. Capital Exotic Fish is happy to bring him to the DC community to educate/ demonstrate the art of aquascaping. (more…)


“Dear PoPville,

On Monday, May 15th, 2023 at approximately 7:30 am, my four and a half-month old puppy was attacked by another dog in Swampdoodle Park in NoMa. The dog entered the park with its owner and bolted straight for my dog, jumping him, and viciously attacking him. Luckily, my dog was at my feet, and with the help of an unidentified good samaritan, they pulled the dog off of mine, stopping the attack. (more…)



1100 Rhode Island Avenue, NW

Back in January we learned that Dog Daze would be coming to the former Logan Circle Laundromat space at 11th and Rhode Island Ave, NW.

“New Class “C” Tavern with an interior Seating Capacity of 45, a Summer Garden with 75 Seats, a Total Occupancy Load of 150, and a Sidewalk Café with 30 Seats.”

They now have an IG set up (more…)


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