Photo by John Goucher
“Dear PoPville,
Monday, March 1, I jumped into the Potomac River to save my dog Enzo, who had chased some geese and didn’t stop at the edge (he may not have seen it well, as he has only one eye). My nephew and I were walking him and we were on the grassy stretch near the Kennedy Center, where the river’s walls are steep and high and I couldn’t find anywhere nearby to direct my dog to take refuge or where I could clamber down to get him. I was in a panic. (more…)
Thanks to Thomas for sending: “Spotted this cute pup, Fenrir, outside City Paws 14th St on Monday.”
And Abhi sends “Slim catching a ride around the west end” (more…)
Thanks to Pedro for sending: “A schnauzer in a backpack on a Vespa”
*This series features any pets in a backpack/bag. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not.
Thanks to Libby for sending from outside Right Proper in Shaw on Saturday.
*This series features any pets in a backpack/bag. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not.
Thanks to Lisa for sharing yesterday:
“This is peak dog owner shaming and I applaud it! This note and big bag of poop was left at the front door of my condo bldg today by an angry rowhouse neighbor. To all dog owners – Be kind & be responsible!”
9th and T Street, NW
Thanks to Kristin for sending earlier this afternoon: “FYI- dogs are being electrocuted by a pepco manhole on 9th and T St. Please avoid walking over manholes with your dogs during these snowy/icy/salty conditions. Last night, a dog was shocked while walking on it and was in an almost paralyzed state for a few minutes. We put a sign over it and called 311. Firefighters are here now roping off the area.”
Photo by David Sheeley
Thanks to David for sending this great shot yesterday from 16th and U Street, NW.
And thanks to Andi for sending Mia from U Street.
Thanks to Melissa for sending: “Draper, the sage schnairedale in Edgewood watching the snow… knowing it’s better to be on the inside looking out.”
A bit of a wet, muddy rainy snowy mix today. Still nice to look at!
“”Brady’s” hero was Firefighter Matt Owen of Rescue Squad 2.” photo by DC Fire & EMS
DC Fire & EMS reported around 8pm Saturday: “DC animal rescue in the woods off 42nd & Edmunds St NW. Dog inside a storm drain about 100 yards into the woods. Unit on scene requesting confined space rescue assignment.”
“Update Animal rescue 4200 block Edmunds St NW in woods. #DCsBravest are devising a plan to get into the drain pipe to reach the dog.”
“Update animal rescue. A member of #DCsBravest Special Ops from Rescue Squad 2 has successfully rescued “Brady”, a black lab who had been trapped several hours in a storm drain with water flowing.”
Thanks to Sarah for letting us know: (more…)
Park Road just before Mount Pleasant Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
In this photo a happy little Mount Pleasant park sits sun drenched and empty. There’s nothing really special about it.
A morning exercise class uses it. Rotating clusters of people wait for the H4. Kids skip through. Dog walkers chat with runners stretching out and folks waiting for the bus. A guy always parks his Vespa here alongside some bikes.
Everyone in the neighborhood gets to enjoy or ignore this little public space. It could definitely be improved. (more…)