March 7, 2026
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia
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Tag: pets

Therapy dog helps children connect

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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

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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

Resident seeks missing cockatiel

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Lia, a female adult cockatiel, escaped from her home on Crane Drive in the Sleepy Hollow neighborhood on March 27.  She weighs about 1 gram and is 10 to 12 inches long. Lia is mostly gray and white and has orange cheeks, a light yellow head and bottom tail feathers, and a high-pitched voice. She … Continued

Sharpshooters take down seven deer at Green Spring Gardens

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Deer at Green Spring Gardens. Fifty deer were killed in Mason District parks during the 2014-15 season, including seven shot by sharpshooters at Green Spring Gardens, says Katherine Edwards, the wildlife management specialist for Fairfax County. Archers using crossbows were responsible for the rest. Edwards gave a presentation at the third and final installment of … Continued

Cuddly cat needs a home

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Gussie, a 12-year-old spayed female, short-hair domestic cat, needs a good home.  She is loving and affectionate and loves being brushed, scratched, and cuddled. Her human companion must give her up because of allergies.  Contact David Riglin, [email protected], 814-571-1153.

Missing black cat in Annandale

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Tom, a 9-year-old neutered male cat, has been missing since 7 a.m. Feb. 28 from Kenwood Drive in Annandale. That’s in the neighborhood near Braddock and Ravensworth roads. He is timid but enjoys the sound of a shaking bag of food. He has his claws and a distinctive overbite and is not wearing the blue … Continued

Dog found in Columbia Pike

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Is this your dog? Heidi Hicks Clary found her found in the middle of Columbia Pike by Mason District Park on the morning of Nov. 7. The dog had a very sweet temperament and appeared to be well taken care of. She had a collar but no tags and had a chip but it wasn’t … Continued

Lost cat in Annandale

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The cat pictured here has disappeared from her home near Brenda Lane and Justine Drive in the Columbia Pines/Broyhill Crest area in Annandale. Her caretaker is offering a reward. If you see this cat, call 703-658-9650.

Bring your dog to Dog Walk Fest on Sunday

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Poster by Hayley Teich Ravenwood Park’s first Dog Walk Fest a year ago was so successful, it’s happening again this Sunday. This fundraiser, organized by Hayley Teich, age 8, is Sept. 28, 2-3 p.m., starting at 6203 Colmac Drive, Falls Church. The entry fee is $5 per dog, and the money raised will support the … Continued

Rescued cats available for adoption

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Emily was rescued by 4Paws. The 4Paws Rescue Team Inc. of Merrifield has been carrying out an ambitious project to rescue cats living in substandard conditions in a shelter in rural southeastern Virginia. The Petco Foundation supported this work with a $10,000 grant to 4Paws. The 4Paws Rescue Team is a non-profit community-based, all volunteer … Continued

Bunker the beagle on the loose

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Bunker, a small brown and white beagle, escaped from the family who was temporarily caring for him on Charleson Street in Broyhill Crest, Annandale, on April 17.  He is friendly with children and other dogs but is scared of tall men. He doesn’t have a Fairfax County dog license. A reward is offered to the … Continued