Tag: pets
Local veterinarian dies in plane crash
The Waite family [Grace Community Church] Shauna Waite, a veterinarian at Columbia Pike Animal Hospital in Annandale was killed in a plane crash in Napa Valley in California July 16, along with her husband, James Waite, and father, Robert Nicholas. According to the Napa County Sheriff’s Office, the three were in a Beechcraft 35 … Continued
Pet store has a new mission: preventing animal homelessness
Chico’s Natural Pet Market in Barcroft Plaza has come up with a whole new concept for preventing animal homelessness and matching rescue pets with potential pet parents. Instead of focusing solely on the adoption process, Chico’s will ensure long-term success by providing education and counseling so that pets are not as likely to be returned … Continued
Explore a Park: Bren Mar Park is a woodsy oasis in an urban area
This article is part of our series on parks in the Annandale/Mason District area. The last piece in this series explored Mason District Park. The 32.4-acre Bren Mar Park is off Edsall Road west of Interstate 395 in a densely populated area of Mason District. Features: There is a playground, trails, picnic shelter, baseball field … Continued
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