Pets

“Leashing Your Dog is Inclusive and Compassionate toward Other Dogs – Please Do It!”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Eric Spiegel

“Dear PoPville,

Having just rescued a dog whose social preferences I am still learning, and as someone who lives next to a beautiful hiking trail, I’ve been wondering: would dog owners be more inclined to obey leash laws if they understood that doing so makes these trails a welcome space for *all* dogs?

When a dog owner refuses to leash their dog, they are marking that trail as a space for dog-social dogs only. (more…)

Beautiful Husky Found in Petworth

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear Popville,

This gorgeous husky was found in Petworth this morning. Animal Control said it may be quite sometime before they can pick the dog up. The owner should please call 202.847.9948 to pick up. Please ready to describe collar and gender.”

“Anyone know why so many restaurants are still not allowing pets on their patios? “

By Prince Of Petworth

Ed. Note: You can read about Brookland Pint’s reasoning here.

“Dear PoPville,

Anyone know why so many restaurants are still not allowing pets on their patios?

After the D.C. Council voted to repeal the ban of dogs on restaurant and bar patios last year, I thought most venues with patios would start allowing dogs. However, my wife and I have been turned away from several venues in Georgetown that have an absolute ban on all pets.

While we would understand if these venues put limitations on which pets were allowed (e.g. small well-behaved dogs only), it seems completely illogical and unreasonable to ban all pets. (more…)

“House call vet recommendation in DC area?”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Phil

“Dear PoPville,

I moved to DC within the past year and have been trying to find a vet that does house calls for my geriatric, very skittish cat. I’ve been trying to find one online for a while, and have encountered various issues: vets don’t serve my area (20003/Navy Yard); or else they have extremely limited hours and very steep fees (I used to use a house call vet in NYC where everything is crazy expensive, so paying almost double what I paid there seems insane); and one vet even demanded a $200 deposit almost a month before our appointment.

Any recommendations (ideally with flexible evening/weekend hours) are greatly appreciated!”

UPDATE FOUND! Female Boston Terrier, Lucia, missing from Capitol Hill

By Prince Of Petworth

“Female Boston Terrier – Her name is Lucia. She is about 15 lbs, white with black dariy cow spots, a tan leather collar which has my cell number on the tags. Very sweet and friendly, but probably a bit scared and lost. Last seen by a neighbor in Lincoln Park. If you have seen her or know where she might be PLEASE call 843-368-8910.”

Possible Lost Cat in Shaw; Found Dog in Petworth

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

This cute little guy or gal seems to be new to the streets, so I think he or she may have escaped from home. I wanted to send a pic to see if anyone recognized him or her. Seen Saturday and Sunday evening around 10th and O St. NW. There’s a distinctive blue and silver paw print tag on the color, but kitty was too skittish to let me close enough to read it. I hope he or she finds a way home soon!”

“This little sweetie found her way to a hiding spot on our porch today. Corner of Gallatin and Illinois Ave NW. She’s cleaned up and fed now. But she looks pretty stressed out. She’s been whimpering and doesn’t want to be far from people. She’s now at the Humane Society on New York Ave. We’re pretty sure she’s a Bichon. She doesn’t have a chip and they think she’s about three years old, maybe younger. They say she looks very healthy.

If her owners don’t see her or pick her up, she’ll be ready for adoption in a few days. She’s very sweet. We hope she finds her family or a very loving new home soon.”

And on the flip side: “Help! 4-month rental/sublet needed that is pitbull-friendly”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Marissa Dimino

“Dear PoPville,

We are a married couple looking to rent a place for the summer while we renovate our house, but every building seems to have a breed restriction. Our dog is sweet and docile, but he is a pitbull mix. If you or anyone in the Popville community can connect us with a 4-month rental/sublet that is pitbull-friendly, we would be very grateful.”

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