Tag: pets
Coyote kills small dog
Rufus A small dog has been attacked and killed by a wild animal, most likely a coyote, in the Broyhill Crest neighborhood in Annandale. Mary Trice let her dog, a seven-year-old male neutered Maltese named Rufus, outside for a bathroom break on Dec. 10, and he never returned. She found his partially eaten body the … Continued
‘Lucky’ lucks out at the Taste of Annandale pet contest
Chelsea with Theodore and Jefferson with Lucky. Oct. 14 was a very lucky day for Jefferson Soto, as his puppy, Lucky, won him a $100 gift certificate as the top winner in the best-dressed pet contest at the Taste of Annandale. The contest was hosted by Chico’s Natural Pet Market (6349-A Columbia Pike in Barcroft Plaza), … Continued
Best-dressed pets to compete at the Taste of Annandale
A pet contest at the Super Pet Expo at the Dulles Expo Center. [Photos: Chico’s Natural Pet Expo] Bring your dog or cat to the Taste of Annandale Saturday, Oct. 14, and you could win a prize in the best-dressed pet contest sponsored by Chico’s Natural Pet Market. The contest takes place on the stage … Continued
Help find Missy, a lost dog
Missy, a black medium-sized dog with no collar, has been missing from Magnolia Lane and Dannys Lane in Bailey’s Crossroads since Aug. 20. If you see her, contact Debbie, at 703-967-7463. Missy was spotted at various locations since then around the Dowden Terrace and Parklawn neighborhoods, including Glasgow Park, Teton Place, Summit Place, Fairfax Parkway, … Continued
Chico’s Natural Pet Market invites the community to a free ice cream social Sept. 3
Chico’s offers natural, healthy food for pets. Celebrate the last dog days of summer at an ice cream social at Chico’s Natural Pet Market in Barcroft Plaza Sunday, Sept. 3, 1-4 p.m. Bring your dog, as there will be fee frozen treats for dogs, as well as free ice cream and gift bags for people. … Continued
Pet shop celebrates rebranding this weekend with samba dancers and more
Chico’s Natural Pet Market owner Danielle Areco with Quinton. “Bikinis and feathers” – that’s the theme of the grand opening of Chico’s Natural Pet Market in Barcroft Plaza this weekend. There will be flamboyantly costumed samba dancers and rainforest birds, like parrots and macaws, says owner, Danielle Areco, a former professional samba dancer from Brazil. … Continued
Alligator taken from garden apartment
Alligator and meat [FCPD] A baby alligator was discovered in a home in the Amberleigh Apartments on the the 8200 block of Adenlee Avenue near Inova Fairfax Hospital. Animal protection police officers were called for a report of an alligator being kept in the home, according to an item on the Fairfax County Police Department … Continued
Dog Solve obedience classes, taught by K-9 experts, start tonight
Dog Solve LLC, the civilian dog obedience instructional program is new to the Annandale area, but the company has been successfully training dogs for many years. Classes start tonight, Nov. 14, 7 p.m., at the Forest Hollow Swim Club, 4330 Old Columbia Pike, Annandale. The first class is discussion only; do not bring your dog. … Continued
Bring your dog to Dog Walk Fest
The first Dog Walk Fest in 2013. The public is invited to the Ravenwood Park neighborhood’s fourth annual Dog Walk Fest Sunday, Sept. 25, 2-3 p.m., in Seven Corners. Dog Walk Fest is a family-friendly, dog friendly event that raises money for the Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation. It’s a great way to meet other … Continued
Police seize 80+ cats from home of cat hoarder
A cat at the animal shelter rescued from a cat hoarder’s house in Falls Church. Police officers from the animal protection unit removed more than 80 cats from a home in the 7200 block of Westmoreland Road in Falls Church on Sept. 17. The home is owned by a 52-year-old man, the Fairfax County Police … Continued
Willie the dog campaigning for mayor of ‘Annantail’
Willie, a friendly pit bull mix who lives in Sleepy Hollow Woods, wants to be your mayor. Actually the idea came from his “campaign manager,” Giovanna Di Biccari, who would like Annandale to become more welcoming to dogs. Di Biccari decided to launch Willie’s campaign for mayor of Annandale to highlight the need to revitalize … Continued
Vicious dog attacks and kills another dog
A local woman was arrested for having an unrestricted, dangerous dog after her pet attacked and killed another dog, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. On July 5, a woman who had been walking her dog on the 3200 block of Wayne Road in the Westlawn area of Falls Church called the police at about … Continued
Therapy dog helps children connect
Katie Miller, who uses a therapy dog, Ryder, to connect with children at the Phillips Special Education Day School in Annandale, was named “Related Services Provider of the Year” by the National Association of Private Special Education Centers. Ryder, an affectionate golden retriever mix, was trained as a service dog. Miller uses Ryder as a … Continued
Reward offered for kitten lost in Annandale
Help find Teeger, a small, female, shorthair domestic kitten. She’s been missing since Aug. 15 and was last seen Sept. 3 near 4600 John Hancock Court, near Americana Drive in Annandale. Teeger is mostly white with brown and black tabby markings and spots on her back, left side, and tail and is white on the … Continued
Bring your dog to Dog Walk Fest Sunday
The first Dog Walk Fest in 2013. Everyone’s invited to the Ravenwood Park neighborhood’s third annual Dog Walk Fest Sunday, Sept. 27, 2-3 p.m. The starting point is the north end of Peace Valley Lane near 6203 Colmac Drive in the Seven Corners area. Dog Walk Fest is a family-friendly, dog-friendly community event giving neighbors … Continued