Hyattsville, MD: Lost chihuahua mix--need help flyering

Penelope, a chihuahua mix, was lost on Thursday, December 3 from her new adoptive home in Hyattsville, MD. If you find or see a chihuhua mix, please do not chase her. Please call 202-258-7198. Please join us to help flyer!

You can download the flyer and follow the search on Penelope's blog. There is a
Flyering Event Saturday

Breed Estimate: Chi & JRT mix
Gender: Female
Approximate weight: 22 pounds
Approximate age: 1-2 years

Want Holiday Pictures of Your Pets?

Get your pets holiday pictures done and support a Non-profit organization!

On December 5th from 2-6 pm Code Purple Photography will be at APAW Veterinary Hospital taking holiday pictures of your pets.

The sitting fee is $5 and includes 1 glossy 4x6 photo holiday card. 100% of the sitting fee will go to The Animal Protection League Inc. a 501(c) (3) dedicated to the care of injured, and/or neglected animals. All donations are tax deductible.


Additional photo packages available for a nominal fee.

location and contact information:
A.P.A.W. Veterinary Hospital and Wellness Center
7601 Good Luck Road
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 552-3800

Wishing you and your pets a picture perfect holiday season!

Photo by Code Purple Photography:

Sadie Needs A Home

This is a courtesy post for somebody with friends in Cheverly:

We are moving to DC and can't bring our cat Sadie to the house we are renting. I have run out of rescue and shelter options, which I cannot bear anyway. Sadie is older but healthy. She is sweet but VERY skittish. She spends most of her day under the bed or in the closet, and joins us on the bed at night. She gets only hard food and just grazes, so you don't have to worry about a feeding schedule. She is as low-maintenance as an indoor cat can be. She is afraid of our 1-year-old but doesn't seem to mind older children anymore than she minds anyone else who knows not to chase her. Again, though, she is skittish and probably won't do a whole lot of ball-chasing or playing.

In a year or two, we will most likely have a house she can move back into, if you want this to be temporary. We are happy to provide you with initial supplies and a generous pet store credit.

Sadly, their original plans for her fell through at the last minute. They expressed that they may even consider paying all of her vet and food expenses if someone is willing to foster her long term, until their housing situation changes.

Who can resist this face?

If you're interested or know someone who is, please contact me via cheverlycarneys@gmail.com.

WARL's Berdina, still lost in Hyattsville, MD

Berdina has been lost since April--but was just seen recently near the new Hyattsville dog park.

I'll be out flyering this weekend; can you join me to help bring this girl home?

Sporadic updates are on Berdina's blog.



Read an article about lost dogs and Berdina here.

Heurich Dog Park dedication/grand opening, Hyattsville

12-4 Saturday, November 7, 2009: Heurich Dog Park dedication/grand opening.
Corner of Ager Rd and Nicholson St, Hyattsville, MD.

Come and bring your dog! More than 20 groups/businesses participating: Rescues, stores, vets, trainers, photographer, dogsitter, groomer, reiki professional, organic treat makers, pet-friendly apartment bldg, Low-cost microchipping, & Snifferdog sport/search and rescue dog handler & more. Most will be available to talk w/ you between 12 and 4 at their tables.

Also, enter your dog in the art contest, or dog/person lookalike contest!

Schedule:

12 noon--Event opens.

1 p.m. Ribbon cutting and speeches: Samuel J. Parker, Jr.- Chairman, Prince George's County Planning Board; Sen Paul Pinsky; Del Justin Ross; PGC Council member Will Campos; Hyattsville Mayor Bill Gardiner; and Sara Prigan (for Park Users).

2 p.m. 15-min discussion/ Q&A on Microchipping
Jackie Threatte, Chocolate Chip Dalmatian Assistance League (CCDAL), Adelphi, MD www.metrodcdals.org

2 p.m. Holistic care options for animals (nutrition, energy work, chiropractic, acupuncture, reiki/energy work) followed by free mini-demonstrations and discussions of reiki -- Lisa Dupree, RMT IARP Reiki Master / Teacher, www.ReikiTails.com

2:15 p.m. Dog/Person Lookalike Contest--Judging! !!

2:30 p.m. Puppies 101 and Helping Rescue Dogs become responsible members of your family -- Steve Markham, Dog Trainer, Mount Rainier, MD

2:30 p.m. Breed-Specific Legislation presentation/ talk by Anne Thomas, advocate for animals in Prince George's County

3 p.m. Snifferdog sport/search and rescue dogs presentation, with Laura Totis, Mid Atlantic DOGS, a human search & rescue organization/LJT Pet Tracking/LJT Training www.ljttraining.com www.ljtpettracking.com www.snifferdogsport.com

3 p.m. [not confirmed] Reading dog food labels and (if time) Raw feeding -- Pennye Jones-Napier The Big Bad Woof, Takoma Park, DC

3:30 p.m. Dog-Created Art Contest--Judging! !!

NOTE:
Be sure to visit the table where the MNCPPC will lay out plans for future changes to the dog park. Make comments on the plans!

Also, please let us know if you want to join the dog park list serv and/or be a part of charting the course of the future of the park:
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Heurich_Dog_Park_Hyattsville_MD/

Yorkie lost on the Hill

Cocoa, a Yorkshire Terrier, was last seen on Monday, October 26th in Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. If you see this dog, please call Grace at 202-360-7896. Please spread the word to any contacts you may have in the area and forward to any relevant lists. Flyer below.

Costume pics

Lost dog near us

Crossposted from Craig's List. If you see this dog, please email the contact listed below. Information will be updated with a picture and a phone number as soon as I get it:

LOST DOG (near Hyattsville)
Date: 2009-10-29, 8:30PM EDT
Reply to: comm-7use4-1443605324@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

LOST DOG!!!! Brown, 55lb. male dog. 2-3 years old. cute face. Skittish near new people, but friendly. Is wearing a padded black collar with an extra metal clip on it and a red flea collar. He likes to explore, is a fast runner, and is very playful. He offers his paw whenever he sits. Last seen around 7:45am on October 29 in Edmonston (near Hyattsville, Bladensburg, Riverdale).

I took him in as a stray about a month ago and have gotten very attached! He opened the latch on my fence when I let him out this morning, and I haven't been able to find him. I really miss him and hope he's okay! If you see him, please let me know!!

Halloween

Do you have great pics of your pets in costume? If yes--send them in and we'll post them.

Try out those costumes next Saturday, Oct. 31 at Chateau Animaux's Howl-O-Ween:

Howl-O-Ween on Capitol Hill! On Saturday, October 31, 2009, we will have our annual Canine Costume Party in Lincoln Park, 12th and East Capitol Streets, SE, sponsored! Compete for prizes in 5 fun categories: Funniest, Scariest, Best Disguise, Best Dressed and Best in Show! This year's celebrity judges will include: Patty Brosmer, President, Capitol Hill Business Improvement District (BID); James Dalpee, Executive Director, Barracks Row Main Street; and Grace Steckler, President, Saving Grace Services, Inc. No entry fee or pre-registration required. Event starts at 2 PM! Free treat bags for all canine participants!

Please Help Us Find A Lost Kitty Named Cosmo

Cosmo is a fairly new addition to the Adams family. He somehow escaped out the back door of his home last night, around the 2800 block of 63rd Ave (near Forest and the community center).

He's an older kitten that's about 5 months old. Cosmo has a short, black coat with big and pretty golden eyes. He's a former feral, but hasn't been outdoors in a few months. Because of this, his old instinct to hide will probably kick in. Fortunately, though he's still timid, he's a very friendly cat to those he trusts.

If you happen to see him or able to help find him, please contact Caitlin at 301 583-8716.