Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia

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

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

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

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