Tag: pets
Fairfax County seeks public feedback on dog parks
Fun times at the Mason District Dog Park. The Fairfax County Park Authority is seeking public comment on the draft report of its Dog Park Study. The study, initiated in 2019, recommends strategies for long-term planning, development, and management of dog parks.
Pet grooming shop opens in Annandale
Bessie’s Pet Grooming opened Dec. 15 at 7139 Columbia Pike in Annandale. It’s in the building that formerly housed Heidi’s Nails. The interior of the building has been totally redone. Bessie’s offers a full range of dog bathing and grooming services. The owner, Mi Ok Cho (Bessie), plans to hire a cat groomer. A full-service … Continued
Zoning board rejects backyard chickens in Mason District
The Fairfax County Board of Zoning Appeals on Nov. 18 denied a special permit that would have allowed a Mason District homeowner to keep five chickens in his backyard. Afm Sohel Mahmud of 6807 Gouthier Road in the Bel Air neighborhood in the Falls Church got the chickens as pets for his 6-year-old daughter and … Continued
Pet Valu is closing due to the challenges of COVID
The Pet Valu store at Graham Park Plaza. The Pet Valu store at Graham Park Plaza on Arlington Boulevard is closing. The company announced on Nov. 4 that it is beginning “a wind down of its operations due to severe impact from COVID-19.” Graham Park Plaza, formerly known as Loehmann’s Plaza, is in the Falls … Continued
Coronavirus roundup: a spike in new cases, inmate release, cocktails to go, pet food bank
More new cases – The number of COVID-19 cases in the Fairfax Health District has seen a big jump in recent days. As of April 10, there are a total of 778 cases, 88 new cases, and 19 deaths. There were 38 new cases on April 8 and 120 new cases on April 9. There … Continued
Chico’s celebrates ‘Pawlentine’s Day’
Chico’s Natural Pet Market in Barcroft Plaza is offering free manga/anime portrait drawings of pets and their human companions on Valentines Day, Feb. 14, 4-6:30 p.m. All pets are welcome. If you can’t bring a pet, the artist can work from a photo.
Chico’s pet store hosts Santa Paws
Santa Paws is coming to town! He’ll be at Chico’s Natural Pet Market this weekend. The public is invited to bring your pet for photos with Santa 1-5 p.m. Dec. 14 and 15 at the pet store at 6349A Columbia Pike in Barcroft Plaza. Sign up for a time slot online. Santa Paws is a … Continued
County seeks public input on dog parks
Play time at the Mason District Dog Park. If you have a dog, are you happy with the off-leash dog parks operated by the Fairfax County Park Authority? Let the Park Authority know by filling out a survey. The results will guide future planning. The survey will be available through Dec. 15. There are 11 … Continued
Two dogs win Chico’s Top Pet Model contest
Zeus and Catherine Garcia at the photo event at Chico’s. The final voting was so close, so two dogs, Zeus and Eevee, will share the spotlight as Chico’s Top Pet Model(s). They will be featured on the marketing materials for Chico’s Natural Pet Market in Barcroft Plaza. The dog fashion competition featured two phases: a … Continued
Vote for Chico’s Top Pet Model
Daphne-Pink It was a difficult decision, but the judges have selected the finalists for Chico’s Next Top Pet Model contest. The pet contest, held during the Taste of Annandale on Oct. 5, was sponsored by Chico’s Natural Pet Market. Eevee The finalists – all of them are dogs – have moved on to the next … Continued
Runner and service dog in training coming from New Jersey for the Taste of Annandale 5K
Christina Olson and Daisy Most people planning to run in the Taste of Annandale 5K Race on Saturday morning are from Annandale or surrounding areas. Christina Olson and Daisy are coming from Summit, N.J., for the race. For Olson , the Taste of Annandale 5K is an opportunity to add one more state to her goal … Continued
Taste of Annandale pet contest judges: Del. Kory, two animal empaths, and a canine candidate
Willie We’ve got an amazing team of judges lined up for the Taste of Annandale best-dressed pet contest, including two people able to communicate with animals on a spiritual level, a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, and a canine candidate. The best-dressed pet contest is a highlight of the Taste of Annandale, a … Continued
Enter the Taste of Annandale best-dressed pet contest for a chance to be Chico’s Next Pet Model
Coco the Couture Cat makes an appearance at the 2016 Taste of Annandale. Does your pet have what it takes to become a star? Enter your pet in the Taste of Annandale Pet contest and find out. Your furry fashionista could become Chico’s Next Pet Model. Chico’s has a wide selection of pet outfits. The … Continued
Police officer shoots dog at Green Spring Gardens
An officer from the Mason Police District “deployed deadly force against a dog” around 12:30 p.m. on June 25 at Green Spring Gardens, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. Officers initially responded to a complaint about two dogs running loose at the park and that one of them bit two park visitors. As officers located … Continued
Paws for Pets: These cats are inseparable
Danielle Areco with Blackbeard and Smokey. Paws for Pets is an occasional series highlighting dogs, cats, or any kind of pet. If you would like to share a story about your pet in the Annandale Blog, contact [email protected]. Blackbeard and Smokey are a bonded pair of all-black, male cats available for adoption or fostering. They are … Continued