“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…)
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…)
Spotted in Cleveland Park:
“If you’re going to rudely put your dogs poop bag in my trashcan AT LEAST Seal is Shut”
And as the arbiter of such battles I’m ruling on the side of the note writer. So it is written so it is so!
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.
A. writes from “the Inspired Teaching School right at the Edgewood Community Center. A pet bird, (more…)
Proposed use on the permit says “Animal Hospital”.
Thanks to Scott for sharing:
“Looks like we’re getting a veterinary clinic of some kind at the old Melange space at 449 K St NW in City Vista.” (more…)
2469 18th Street, NW
“Puppy Yoga Washington DC
Yoga classes with adorable puppies 🐶🧘🏼♀️
Every Saturday and Sunday in Washington, DC”
Thanks to A. for sending:
“Puppies and Yoga comes to Adams Morgan on 18th street in the upstairs space formerly occupied by an unlicensed cannabis shop.”
Looks like they’ll be there next weekend too.
“Dear PoPville,
I’m reaching out to share a pressing public safety concern that recently came to light in our community.
Incident: A dog tragically died after ingesting Carolina jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens) in the courtyard of a luxury apartment complex in Shaw.
Goose
The Issue: This plant is known to be highly toxic to pets, with even small amounts causing fatal reactions. Despite this, it’s commonly used in landscaping across DC, including in areas frequented by pets and children.
We have garnered almost 400 signatures on our petition since we launched it yesterday.
Response: (more…)
4914 Wisconsin Ave, NW
“Please keep door closed. Cats loose in shop.”
