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Today* in, desperately needed, Corgis*** around Town

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Joe for sending from the NoMa metro.

***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.

Update about the Parker & Ace Sitch on H Street, NE

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to all who forwarded the latest message from a Vet with Parker & Ace (501 H Street, NE):

“The team and I truly want to express our deepest gratitude to each and every one of you for your unwavering support and trust during our time in operation. Your patience, understanding, and encouragement after the abrupt closure has meant the world to us. We are in the final steps of getting the remaining records sent out, so everyone will at least have access to their records. (more…)

What in the Holy Hell is Going On at H Street’s Parker & Ace DC Veterinary Care

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

FYI something super weird going on at Parker & Ace on H St. My pet goes there and we’ve only seen these cryptic instagram posts. I can’t get a refund for the credits. I have on my account. Seems like they are owned by a VC company and who knows something like the funding may have dried up. There are people commenting that their dogs are in the middle of antibiotic regimens and they can’t go for their follow ups. It’s really fucked up. The team there is always so nice but VC ruins everything. I have like $500 in credit there…”

I have gotten so many messages about this bizarre situation at Parker & Ace (501 H Street, NE): (more…)

“Dog Parks with Pools in DC?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I am hoping you can help me source our community to find out if any of the DC dog parks have pools or sprinkles in the dog park area. They are such an easy way for the dogs to cool off in this heat and my dog LOVES them!  See photo from a few years ago in Dupont (this sadly broke last summer). (more…)

The National Arboretum will stay open later starting Sunday through the end of August!!

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by DCbmyers

Thanks to Debra for sharing the good news from FONA:

“We’ve heard you. You want the chance to visit the National Arboretum after a long day at work. We’re making it happen all summer long! Thanks to FONA and the generosity of our supporters, the U.S. National Arboretum will stay open until 8 PM from June 1st through August 30th.* (more…)

Today* in Corgis*** around Town

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Erin for sending from Union 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]

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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