Tag: pets
Rescue dog lost in Sleepy Hollow area
Phillip, a 20-pound beagle/lab puppy, ran away from his foster family, at 6541 Oakwood Drive in Falls Church, Aug. 24. His home is in the area near Sleepy Hollow Road and Columbia Pike. He was wearing a leash and a collar from Lucky Dog Animal Rescue when he slipped out of his yard. Anyone who … Continued
Columbia Pike animal hospital annex will house boarding and grooming services
The annex to the Columbia Pike Animal Hospital in Annandale will be open “within the next six months, hopefully sooner,” reports Alex Walz, a manager at the veterinary clinic. The new building, facing Columbia Pike, will house grooming and boarding services, while the existing building, at 4205 Evergreen Lane, will be used purely for medical … Continued
Owner sought for cat found in Camelot
The adult male, gray cat in the photo was found Sunday, July 15, on King Arthur Road near Gallows Road in the Camelot subdivision, Annandale. He is sweet, lovable, and gentle, reports the woman who has been caring for him. Contact Nancy, 703/740-7797.
Dogs XL needs volunteers to help foster large dogs
These Great Dane puppies were rescued by Dogs XL When an extreme animal hoarding situation was discovered in Kentucky in April, many of the larger dogs were saved by a group called Dogs XL Rescue. There were more than 200 animals of all sorts, including many large dogs, such as St. Bernards and Mastiffs, living … Continued
Cop school: Animal Services
Fairfax County has a pilot program to test the 4-poster system for combating deer ticks that spread Lyme disease. [photo from 21st Century Deer Management.] The work of the Fairfax County Police Department isn’t all about chasing bad guys; sometimes it’s about chasing a rabid raccoon or catching an aggressive dog. That’s because a key … Continued
Two dogs lost in Annandale near Americana Drive
Two dogs have away when they dug under the back door of Eddie McGaffigan’s townhouse. They were last seen near the intersection of Americana Drive and Oreana Drive at the southern edge of Bristow Village. Kaiser is a very beautiful 10-month old male purebred German Shepherd who weighs about 80 pounds. Callie is a 5-year … Continued
Annandale resident seeks help finding a missing cat
There is a missing cat in Annandale, and his distraught owner is offering a reward for his return. Nogrie, a 22-pound, gray and black striped tabby went missing March 28 when he slipped out of the door of his home near Gallows Road and Ashton Street. He has a small, inverted white triangle on his … Continued
Lost dog needs its owner
Is this your dog? A teacup-size black poodle was found near 3239 Juniper Lane. It doesn’t have a collar. Please call Kristina Crane, 703/531-1452.
Police exonerated in dog shooting
The Fairfax County police officer who shot a dog in the Parklawn community in the Mason District Sept. 2, 2011, has been totally exonerated, says Capt. Ed O’Carroll, commander of the investigations division at the Fairfax County Police Department’s Internal Affairs Bureau. Many local residents expressed sympathy for Tommy Tomlo, and his dog, Crash, and … Continued
Help Piney the cat recover from a weeklong ordeal and fall from a tree
Piney The 4Paws Rescue Team is seeking donations from the public to help finance the veterinary expenses for a cat that was rescued after spending seven days in a tree and then falling 75 feet to the ground. As a result of the fall, Piney’s leg was broken in several places, and her thorax was … Continued
Lost dog found after a three-week search
Rosie the dog who went missing Sept. 24 is home safe and sound. Annandale residents Sarah and Bob Turner, who’d been frantically looking for their German Collie/Shepherd mix for nearly three weeks, report, “she was eventually spotted by teachers and students at Weyanoke Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson High School. Animal Control officers tried to … Continued
Missing dog near Bristow Drive area
Update: Rosie was still missing as of Sept. 30. Bob and Sarah Turner’s beloved dog, Rosie, ran off from their church at the corner of Ravensworth Road and Braddock Road in Annandale Saturday around 11 a.m. She was headed up Bristow Drive toward Little River Turnpike, but they don’t know how far she went. Rosie … Continued
Gross wants to focus on Annandale revitalization
Mason District Supervisor Penny Gross told the Annandale Blog at a campaign event Sunday that, if re-elected, one of her top priorities will be to work on plans for revitalizing central Annandale. Now that the Annandale amendment to the county’s comprehensive plan has been approved, “I’d like to see that implemented,” she said. The amendment provides for … Continued
New volunteer group formed to oversee Mason District Dog Park
The Mason District Dog Park has a new sponsor: A group of dog owners who use the park frequently formed a volunteer organization, the Annandale K9 Community, to take responsibility for working with county officials to maintain the park. The Mason District Dog Park, accessible from Little River Turnpike and Roberts Avenue, is one of seven fenced-in … Continued
Police Department’s Internal Affairs Bureau investigating dog shooing incident
Representatives of the Fairfax County Police Department will not officially comment on the dog shooting incident in the Parklawn neighborhood Sept. 2 because the matter has been turned over to Internal Affairs for investigation. The incident has led to a huge outpouring of concern, with many in the community expressing sympathy for dog owner Tommy … Continued