Tag: pets
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
Owner of dog shot by police is pursuing legal action
Tommy Tomlo, the owner of the dog shot and killed by a police officer yesterday on his front yard in the Parklawn neighborhood plans to pursue legal action against the officer. Tomlo told the Annandale blog he is filing a civil lawsuit against Officer M. Tucker and the Fairfax County Police. He has also contacted … Continued
Police shoot dog in Parklawn
Tommy Tomlo with Dodge and Crash Residents of the Parklawn neighborhood who had repeatedly complained about a loose pit bull needn’t worry any more – Fairfax County police officers shot and killed the dog this morning while the owner, Tom Tomlo of Everglade Drive, was at work. Lucy Caldwell, a spokesperson with Animal Control, says … Continued
Dogs lost near Gallows Road, Annandale
Murphy Please help blog reader Lauren Wright of Annandale find her lost dogs. They were last seen running along Gallows Road Wednesday, Aug. 17, at 6 p.m. A reward is offered. Contact Lauren at 703/328-4264. UPDATE: Lauren reports the dogs were found wandering around Murray Lane by a nice young man after they had crossed Gallows Road safely. … Continued
Park Board honors Annandale volunteers
Hidden Oaks Nature Center Two of the three recipients of the Fairfax County Park Authority Board’s 2011 Elly Doyle Park Service Awards are based in Annandale—the Friends of Hidden Oaks Nature Center and dog park activist Chris Robichaux. The other award recipients are Charles and Jacque Olin, founders of the Analemma Society, who were instrumental … Continued
Annandale cat hoarders’ home sold
The Annandale house that belong to a cat hoarder and sheltered more than 160 cats has been sold for $283,000, well below the market value of similar homes in the area, but more than the asking price of 280,000. Realtor Beth Yesford of eVenture Real Estate, based in Reston, said 13 offers were made for … Continued