“Dear PoPville,

Please frequently visit Logan Circle and let dogs off leash. But since the national guard showed up, everyone has been very apprehensive about allowing your dog off leash given national parks’ rules, which govern and dictate that dogs must be on leash (see picture). I approached six national guard today and they could confirm that the scope of their mission does NOT include the patrolling dogs on or off leash.


“Dear PoPville,

Our Russian tortoise, Piotr ( named after Peter the Great) has gone walkabout. Last seen a week ago at 32nd and Klingle Road, perhaps heading for Rock Creek Park. He has lived with us for 27 happy years; we and our neighbors, local schools, as well as everyone we see walking, jogging, or dog walking we can corral has been asked to be on the look out.”

Ed. Note: Please send any sightings/tips to me at [email protected] and I’ll pass on to OP. Thanks!


“Dear PoPville,

Found this little guy hanging out Thursday morning outside of the Safeway on Piney Branch, near the Takoma Aquatic Center. He looked a little exhausted and hopped right onto my finger. He’s been taken to the Brandywine ASPCA on New York Ave, where they took a quick look and said he was in good shape. Hopefully someone can help him find his way home!”



photo by akung

From DPR:

“With the end of the outdoor swimming season, this annual event provides dogs with a one-day opportunity to jump in the pools, enjoy a swim and play fun aquatics games.

All dogs must have a current and valid dc dog license.

Doggie Day Swim DC
Saturday, September 6 | 12:00PM – 4:00PM
Multiple Locations (more…)


Thanks to Julianne for sending this great sight from the SW Duck Pond.

***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]

If you have any animal/pet photos you’d like to share please send an email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com with ‘Animal Fix’ in the title and say the name of your pet and your neighborhood.  If you love the animal fix and want to ensure PoPville’s long term viability please consider joining Friends of the PoPville Society.


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