Pets

3303 11th Street, NW courtesy Patrick’s Pet Care

From a press release:

“Patrick’s Pet Care, a leading pet services company in Washington D.C., today announced it will offer pet transportation services throughout the DMV area, making it one of the first DC pet care company to do so. The service is taking off June 1st, 2017.

‘Pet Force One,’ the company’s new van, is designed to provide safe, reliable access to key locations like the vet, groomer or airport. It features air conditioning, individualized transport spaces with water dispensers, and disposable floor mats. Recently named Best of DC in a city-wide survey, Patrick’s Pet Care has become a leader in the DC dog-walking, pet-sitting, and pet-boarding industry. (more…)

“My husband found this pooch at 4th & Upshur NW while he was out walking dogs. We’ll probably take him to the Humane Society later. Thanks!!”

Ed. Note: If you recognize the guy please email me at [email protected] and I’ll put you in touch with OP.

“Our cat Gus, a brown tabby with stripes and a white chin, went missing between Monday the 22nd and Tuesday the 23 from our house on the 1800 block of Park Road, NW in Mt Pleasant. We are not how/when he got out, but he did. He usually has a collar with an ID tag, but it is a breakaway cat collar, and it came off. I’ve attached a picture we took Monday night of Gus. My partner Sarah rescued him about 8 years ago in Dayton, OH. He knows his way around our block, but isn’t usually gone this long. If anyone has seen him or taken him in, we’re a bit worried and can be contacted at (202) 246-0125 or via [email protected]”

via Columbia Heights Listserv

Important warning for dog owners on the Columbia Heights listserv:

“Please be advised, the rat problem on the 700 block of Irving St. is completely out of control. It has gotten to the point where residents are taking matters into their own hands to place poison baits, and are doing so without placing the baits in a way that is safe for pets and other, non-target animals.

Our dog ate one of the baits the other day and had to take a trip to the emergency room. Fortunately, she is fine. Our neighbors on one side said that they found bait blocks on their porch, and that their dog had one in its mouth. We also found two on our porch. Now I am seeing reports that residents are finding chewed up remnants of poison blocks on the sidewalks and in Bruce Monroe Park. These are extremely dangerous, as dogs will eat them very quickly. Our dog almost ate one yesterday, it did not occur to me what it was.

I have attached a photo of one of the offending items. These are also dangerous to children who may come into contact with the poison. I also found a dead squirrel this morning that appeared to have been poisoned.

Quote below from one of our neighbors: (more…)

“I found this litte fella around 11:30 on the corner of Vermont and Rhode Island. A landscaper said that he had been walking around there for a while.

He is very sweet and friendly but his fur is a bit matted. I live closeby and he is having fun with my dog.”

If you are or know the owner please email me at [email protected] and I’ll put you in touch with OP.

“Monty went missing this morning (May 6), last seen at Georgia Ave and Kennedy St NW. She is a 20lb brown terrier mix, and is very scared.

She is microchipped but slipped out of her collar.”

UPDATE:

“Monty was found this morning! Huge, huge thank you for your help getting the word out. Our hearts our full of gratitude, and we have nearly drowned the poor pup in happy tears.”