“Dear PoPville,
A friend’s soon-to-be ex-husband kidnapped her dog and dropped him off in the middle of DC Tuesday afternoon. We are thinking maybe NW.
She had recently lost her mother and her preemie twins, so Frenchie has been everything to her. She just found out her husband has been cheating on her.
Her dog, Frenchy, has been her rock. He is a black golden doodle and micro-chipped.
Please be on the lookout for Frenchy! #FindFrenchy”
“Dear PoPville,
I know the Bruce Monroe park used to have a dog run but now it seems they don’t even want pets on the grounds. Any reason for the change?”
Ed. Note: Also interesting to note the “no motorized vehicles” section. I don’t think I’ve ever seen that on a DPR sign before. You can also read about redevelopment plans for the park here.
“Dear PoPville,
Shot in the dark for the owners of this lost pet:
So I was enjoying a late brunch on the patio of Napoli Pasta Bar Sunday afternoon (great brunch, by the way), lazily watching the Sherman Avenue traffic roll past in the wilting heat, when a black truck turning left on Girard Street catches my eye — and I’ll be damned if there isn’t a long, white ferret dangling out the passenger-side window. The passenger, it seemed, was stone asleep, and the driver apparently unaware of the critter trying to make its escape. The truck makes its turn, disappears up the street, and the next thing I see is a white furry face peeking out from behind the wheel of a parked car — the little guy made his escape. (more…)
via google maps
“Dear PoPville,
Around noon yesterday at the intersection of 13th and V Street, NW, a male and female were seated on a bench while I was walking home with two dogs. The woman got off the bench and walked out onto the sidewalk between the dogs, and twice said “gimmie [the dogs]”, and she grabbed their leashes. When I pulled the dogs away, she continued to follow me partway down the block until I was able get away and enter my home through the back. Wanted to warn fellow dog parents.”
Ed. Note: Should you encounter, might be worth calling the Mobile Crisis Team (MCS). The team is part of the Dept of Mental Health’s Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program which operates 3 mental health programs:
“Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES): 202-673-9319 (24hrs, 7 days per week)
Mobile Crisis Services (MCS): 202-673-9300 (9am -1am, 7 days per week)
Homeless Outreach Program (HOP): 202-673-9124 (9am -8pm , M-F)
Also you can call 311, 911 or 1(888)7WE-HELP (1-888-793-4357).”
“The woman we are talking about is on right.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Mr. T in DC
“Dear PoPville,
Has there been a post calling for veterinarian recommendations lately? The last I can find is from 2012. I know there was a request recently for vets that do house visits but I’m just looking for a regular vet since my husband and I are looking to adopt a dog or cat soon.”
Update: Found!
“Name: Taco
Location 5500 block Kansas ave NW between Kennedy and Longfellow
Description: orange tabby 1 year old male. 8 lbs. no collar but is micro chipped. He’s friendly won’t bite or scratch may be skittish.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Meredith
From a press release:
“DC Cat Count, a collaboration between animal welfare organizations and wildlife scientists, was launched today in an effort to identify the number of cats in the Washington, DC region. This program will ultimately develop humane, data-driven cat population management programs in communities across the nation. The DC Cat Count is a three-year initiative designed to count the cats who live outdoors, indoors, and in the animal shelter system in Washington, DC and to understand how cats move between these segments. (more…)
“Found dog! “Do you know who I am? I am sweet 12/10 good boy who got a bit lost this morning and was found at the Takoma Aquatic Center. I’m older, with cloudy eyes and a shakey leg, but I love pets and kids and don’t seem to mind (or see) other dogs. I have a microchip tag but it wasn’t registered and my other tag goes back to HRA. I’ll head there later this afternoon after I digest my snack, but keep an eye out for my humans! I’ve already won the hearts of my found friends.”
His rabies tag is from 2017 from Georgetown Vet Hospital but they are closed this weekend. We are going to drop him at 1201 New York Ave (HRA hq for lost pups) today (7/7/18). Get the word out! (more…)
Beiju was last seen at either 7th and Shepherd or 6th and Decatur on Sunday afternoon.
UPDATE: Found!
June is missing from the 5400 block of 8th Street, NW. She’s microchipped. If you spot her please call or text Chris Frasier at 202-679-9737. Thanks.