Tag: animals
Police exonerated in dog shooting
The Fairfax County police officer who shot a dog in the Parklawn community in the Mason District Sept. 2, 2011, has been totally exonerated, says Capt. Ed O’Carroll, commander of the investigations division at the Fairfax County Police Department’s Internal Affairs Bureau. Many local residents expressed sympathy for Tommy Tomlo, and his dog, Crash, and … Continued
Help Piney the cat recover from a weeklong ordeal and fall from a tree
Piney The 4Paws Rescue Team is seeking donations from the public to help finance the veterinary expenses for a cat that was rescued after spending seven days in a tree and then falling 75 feet to the ground. As a result of the fall, Piney’s leg was broken in several places, and her thorax was … Continued
Sen. Marsden’s Richmond Diary
Here’s the third installment of Sen. Dave Marsden’s Richmond Diary, covering his work in the Virginia legislature. Monday, Jan. 23 The day started early, as I presented a bill to the Senate Courts of Justice Committee at 8:30 a.m. The bill failed on a 7 to 7 vote, but I have a good way to … Continued
Lost dog found after a three-week search
Rosie the dog who went missing Sept. 24 is home safe and sound. Annandale residents Sarah and Bob Turner, who’d been frantically looking for their German Collie/Shepherd mix for nearly three weeks, report, “she was eventually spotted by teachers and students at Weyanoke Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson High School. Animal Control officers tried to … Continued
Archers killed 31 deer so far along Accotink Stream Valley
Since Fairfax County’s bowhunting program started Sept. 24, 31 deer have been killed by archers in parks along the Accotink Stream Valley, says Kristen Sinclair of the Resource Management Division of the Fairfax County Park Authority. Bowhunting in county parks while people are walking on the trails with their children and dogs is “incredibly safe,” … Continued
Bowhunting to control deer population called ‘inefficient and inhumane’
People concerned about animal welfare are taking a dim view of Fairfax County’s “deer management” program, which includes bowhunting in 19 parks including the Accotink Stream Valley in Annandale. Camelot resident Christina Perez Bass, who does animal rescue, says, “My children and I walk everyday on the Cross County Trail, and I am terrified about … Continued
Park users unaware FXCO is using bowhunters to reduce deer population
Deer on the Cross County Trail in Annandale, Oct. 4 It’s deer hunting season in Fairfax County parks, but most park users don’t seem to know much about it. All but one person the Annandale blogger encountered while on a walk along the Accotink Stream Valley were unaware that the county has authorized a group … Continued
Missing dog near Bristow Drive area
Update: Rosie was still missing as of Sept. 30. Bob and Sarah Turner’s beloved dog, Rosie, ran off from their church at the corner of Ravensworth Road and Braddock Road in Annandale Saturday around 11 a.m. She was headed up Bristow Drive toward Little River Turnpike, but they don’t know how far she went. Rosie … Continued
Police Department’s Internal Affairs Bureau investigating dog shooing incident
Representatives of the Fairfax County Police Department will not officially comment on the dog shooting incident in the Parklawn neighborhood Sept. 2 because the matter has been turned over to Internal Affairs for investigation. The incident has led to a huge outpouring of concern, with many in the community expressing sympathy for dog owner Tommy … Continued
Owner of dog shot by police is pursuing legal action
Tommy Tomlo, the owner of the dog shot and killed by a police officer yesterday on his front yard in the Parklawn neighborhood plans to pursue legal action against the officer. Tomlo told the Annandale blog he is filing a civil lawsuit against Officer M. Tucker and the Fairfax County Police. He has also contacted … Continued
Police shoot dog in Parklawn
Tommy Tomlo with Dodge and Crash Residents of the Parklawn neighborhood who had repeatedly complained about a loose pit bull needn’t worry any more – Fairfax County police officers shot and killed the dog this morning while the owner, Tom Tomlo of Everglade Drive, was at work. Lucy Caldwell, a spokesperson with Animal Control, says … Continued
Venomous wildlife can be annoying but won’t kill you
Copperhead We’ve got some dangerous wildlife around Annandale, but not as much as you might think, says Suzanne Holland, director of the Hidden Oaks Nature Center. Holland always has local children enthralled when she teaches them about the natural world, and her presentation on venomous snakes and poisonous plants Saturday afternoon was no exception. The … Continued
Scene around A-Town: All ducked-out
The people who live at this house on Bradley Circle in Annandale seem to have a thing for ducks. Do you know of any other houses around here with an equally unusual decorating scheme?
Dogs lost near Gallows Road, Annandale
Murphy Please help blog reader Lauren Wright of Annandale find her lost dogs. They were last seen running along Gallows Road Wednesday, Aug. 17, at 6 p.m. A reward is offered. Contact Lauren at 703/328-4264. UPDATE: Lauren reports the dogs were found wandering around Murray Lane by a nice young man after they had crossed Gallows Road safely. … Continued
Unidentified creature spotted in Holmes Run Park
An alert reader spotted what looks like a large furry creature while walking through Holmes Run Park a few weeks ago. There were several large bones nearby. Yikes!! He took these photos, but when he tried got closer, the thing growled and started coming after him. Fortunately, he was able to run away. Anyone see anything like … Continued