WASHPO: DC Animal Watch
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Thursday, October 8, 2009
-- Compiled by RIA MANGLAPUS
These were among cases handled by the Washington Humane Society. The society operates its shelter at 7319 Georgia Ave. NW and the District's at 1201 New York Ave. NE. For information or assistance, 24 hours a day, call 202-723-5730 or visit http://www.washhumane.org .
Pit Bull Owner Ignores Advice
16TH ST. SE, 300 block, Sept. 25. Humane Society officers impounded a pit bull in need of veterinary care for extreme hair loss and inflamed itchy skin after its owner had been advised of the problem for weeks and had not responded. An officer had to climb a fence and pass the 70-pound dog to another officer on the other side. The dog was taken to a veterinarian, who prescribed frequent medicated baths and antibiotics. The dog is recovering under the supervision of the society, and the case is under investigation.
Kitten Care Too Much for Owner
47TH ST. SE, 1-99 block, Sept. 28. When a Humane Society officer did not find a kitten that reportedly was being kept in a crate on a porch of an apartment complex, tenants were asked about the call. One of the tenants admitted that she had placed her 6-week-old kitten on the porch for about an hour. After talking to the officer, the owner said she could not properly care for the kitten and surrendered it. The kitten was placed in a foster home and will be made available for adoption once it is old enough to be spayed.
One Too Many Pets
GALVESTON PL. SW, 1-99 block, July 31. A 5-month-old pit bull was surrendered to a shelter by an owner who had too many pets. It was made available for adoption.
Free Clinic for Pit Bulls
The Washington Animal Rescue League will spay or neuter and administer vaccines for rabies, distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza and parvovirus, and bordetella shots to pit bulls and pit bull mixes from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday. There are no income or residency restrictions, and appointments are not necessary. Space is limited, and dogs will be treated on a first-come, first-served basis. No vaccinations will be given without spay or neuter surgery. Dogs must not be fed after 10 p.m. Sunday because surgery can be performed only if the dog has an empty stomach. Dogs must be dropped off at the league's medical center from 8 to 9 a.m. and picked up from 3 to 4 p.m. For information, call 202-726-2273.
For more Congress Heights and River East news visit The Congress Heights Examiner website, http://www.examiner.com/x-13507-Congress-Heights-Community-Examiner
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Excerpt:
Thursday, October 8, 2009
-- Compiled by RIA MANGLAPUS
Pit Bull Owner Ignores Advice
16TH ST. SE, 300 block, Sept. 25. Humane Society officers impounded a pit bull in need of veterinary care for extreme hair loss and inflamed itchy skin after its owner had been advised of the problem for weeks and had not responded. An officer had to climb a fence and pass the 70-pound dog to another officer on the other side. The dog was taken to a veterinarian, who prescribed frequent medicated baths and antibiotics. The dog is recovering under the supervision of the society, and the case is under investigation.
Kitten Care Too Much for Owner
47TH ST. SE, 1-99 block, Sept. 28. When a Humane Society officer did not find a kitten that reportedly was being kept in a crate on a porch of an apartment complex, tenants were asked about the call. One of the tenants admitted that she had placed her 6-week-old kitten on the porch for about an hour. After talking to the officer, the owner said she could not properly care for the kitten and surrendered it. The kitten was placed in a foster home and will be made available for adoption once it is old enough to be spayed.
One Too Many Pets
GALVESTON PL. SW, 1-99 block, July 31. A 5-month-old pit bull was surrendered to a shelter by an owner who had too many pets. It was made available for adoption.
The Washington Animal Rescue League will spay or neuter and administer vaccines for rabies, distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza and parvovirus, and bordetella shots to pit bulls and pit bull mixes from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday. There are no income or residency restrictions, and appointments are not necessary. Space is limited, and dogs will be treated on a first-come, first-served basis. No vaccinations will be given without spay or neuter surgery. Dogs must not be fed after 10 p.m. Sunday because surgery can be performed only if the dog has an empty stomach. Dogs must be dropped off at the league's medical center from 8 to 9 a.m. and picked up from 3 to 4 p.m. For information, call 202-726-2273.
For more Congress Heights and River East news visit The Congress Heights Examiner website, http://www.examiner.com/x-13507-Congress-Heights-Community-Examiner
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