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Shaw will get “a temporary dog park set up at the corner of Rhode Island and Q, NW (south of the skateboard park).”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Allison for passing on from the Shaw Dog Park Committee:

“Thank you to everyone who helped share your voice and concerns with DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)! The agency informed us yesterday (March 6) that they will have a temporary dog park set up at the corner of Rhode Island and Q, NW (south of the skateboard park). That park will be ready for use starting April 1. We are told this park will have appropriate fencing and a double gate. They are still anticipating a Fall 2021 re-opening of the Shaw Dog Park at 11th and R NW. (more…)

UPDATE: Found!! Champ has been spotted on the Old Soldiers Home Grounds – Petworth/Park View Peeps Please Continue to Keep Your Eyes Peeled

By Prince Of Petworth

Update on Champ missing from Bloomingdale:

“Yesterday’s post resulted in 4 sightings of Champ! He is still alive and seems to be sticking around the golf course at the Old Soldiers Home just north of Washington Hospital Center. I was able to gain access to the grounds yesterday and came within a few feet of him, but he is so scared he would not come anywhere near me. He is still somewhere out there. The security team on the grounds has seen him multiple times and has even tried to capture him. I left him food at the spots I saw him and I hope he comes back there to eat. I hope he will stay within this fenced area until he is caught or his hunger grows stronger than his fear. If any of your readers were to see him (he has approached multiple dog walkers on the other side of the fence), any attempt to put a collar/leash on him would be incredibly welcome. He is very gentle and would not react aggressively. I am going to speak to the head of the campus security today to see if they will continue granting me access to the property to try to catch him. Not sure what my next move is exactly, but I have seen my dog alive less than 24 hours ago, so this is a huge development. If any of your readers can help or if they see him, I continue to ask them to call me at 202-420-0176. Thanks so much to the community for helping me thus far. I can’t tell you how much it means.”

Champ still missing from Bloomingdale

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

He broke his collar and took off running. The last I saw him he was running north on 1 St. NW and Rhode Island. He is an Airedale Terrier. He is brown and black and weighs about 70 pounds. I just took him from an abusive home and he is so scared of everything. He is very gentle and would never hurt you if you approach him. Please call 202-420-0176 if you have any information. $500 reward.”

“My neighbor’s dog was stolen from her yard Saturday at 4th and L St. NE.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

My neighbor’s dog was stolen from her yard Saturday at 4th and L St. NE. We are desperate trying to get the word out. All of our neighbors are coming together, doing whatever we can to get this puppy home. This has been reported it to the police and animal control. If anyone else has camera footage or information that may be helpful, please contact Kelly. Pictures of Lady, female pitbull, brown with white markings, un-spayed, not microchipped (above.)

Update: Found!

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“Khmow is 16 years old and mostly deaf and blind. She went missing on Monday afternoon at the east edge of Rock Creek Park in SIlver Spring and was spotted Tuesday morning around 9:40 am entering Rock Creek Park at Oregon and Unicorn Lane. She has also been spotted in Chevy Chase DC, Colonial Village, and Hawthorne. She is very nervous but might be lured with meat or cheese. She has medium-length fur, a white muzzle, and black head and ears.

If spotted, please call the DC Animal Care & Control dispatch line at 202-576-6664 (option 1). ” (more…)

Never Bring a Knife to a Gunfight, I mean never bring a Yorkie to a Bank Robbery. Arrest Made.

By Prince Of Petworth


Just a photo of a Yorkie, not the scofflaw in question. Photo by Mr.TinDC

Thanks to Toni for sending yesterday at 3:43 PM: “One of the Stranger Alerts I’ve Received:

Alert: Bank Robbery Investigation in the 3800 Block of 12th Street NE. Lookout for B/F, medium complexion, tan jacket, blue jeans with a Yorkie dog.
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT #I20200111129″

Update this morning from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division and the FBI Violent Crimes Task Force have announced an arrest has been made in an Unarmed Bank Robbery offense that occurred on Monday, February 24, 2020, in the 3800 block of 12th Street, Northeast. (more…)

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