Pets

“As I tried to get away, I realized this was the habitual ‘dog kicker’ that people talk about here”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Early this morning, around 8 am, I was walking my dog down U Street (near the intersection of Vermont Avenue). A guy walking in front of me slowed down, turned around and said good morning. He was very polite. I responded back, saying good morning. At that point, he reared back his leg and kicked my dog in the side, yelling expletives and shouting that “this is not a dog park!”. I responded by shouting back at him, but as he approached me, I realized engaging with him probably was not smart as I did not know what he was capable of or if he had a weapon. I turned around and walked away and he followed me, continuing to scream at me and my dog. As I tried to get away, I realized this was the habitual “dog kicker” that people talk about here on PoPville, so I figured it was best to get the police involved. (more…)

“Seeking advice on our newly adopted dog who is terrified”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

My boyfriend and I recently adopted a 2 year old Havanese rescue from a local shelter in the area. The shelter didn’t really tell us much on his background other than that he was pretty shy. Immediately when we got home, he ran under our couch and has taken shelter there ever since for two weeks and only comes out when we’re not home or at night when we’re sleeping (we bought a doggie cam so we can check up on him and see what he’s doing). We got him a crate and bed which he hardly uses. The only advice I’ve seen online is to ignore and leave him alone and he will start to be more comfortable with us on his own.

I know there are a ton of adopters on here and I was wondering if there is anything else we should be doing or if anyone has had experience similar to this?”

“Billentine’s Bingo! a fundraiser for Billy dog”

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“Billentine’s Bingo! a fundraiser for Billy dog
Black Cat (1811 14th Street, NW)
Feb. 13th, doors @7:30pm
Free to play!!! Killer Prizes!!! Bring cash for donations

Before Valentine’s Day hits, come play Bingo and show a little love to a true local heartthrob. Billy, DC’s most handsome cockerspaniel, has had some unfortunate health issues lately, so we’re raising funds to help cover a portion of his extensive medical bills. Free to play, but please consider donating.”

Corgis* in backpacks* on metro*

By Prince Of Petworth

hahaha this one cracks me up. I keep forgetting to post it – thanks to Emily for sending from the Lunar New Year parade in Chinatown.

*This series will feature any pets in a backpack/bag. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not.

“I’m worried about this little guy”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I shot this video on November 11th at 2nd and D NE. Saw him again yesterday flying around the trees on E St NE around 4th or 5th. Guessing he’s from the neighborhood, or is just loving all our bird feeders! Either way, it’s too freaking cold out for this budgie.

I’d love to catch him and bring him inside, but having grown up with birds I know that’s a hard get.”

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