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Aug 15, 2023

D.C. Officials Look For Answers After Flooding Kills Animals At A Dog Day Care In NE

Rhode Island Avenue NE, where District Dogs is located, has seen several severe flooding events in the past two years.

Dec 05, 2022

Kids Can Read To A Dog At Montgomery County Public Libraries In December

Kids will be paired up with therapy dogs for ten-minute “appointments” to read to them.

May 05, 2021

D.C. Humane Rescue Alliance Waives Adoption Fee For Pups Over 40 Pounds Through Sunday

The alliance has more than 50 large dogs in need of a good home. 

Apr 03, 2020

With Animal Owners At Home, Local Dog Walkers And Pet Care Businesses Are Struggling

Local pet-care businesses and dog walkers are taking a massive economic hit.

Jan 30, 2020

Six (Adoptable!) Local Dogs Are Playing In The Puppy Bowl This Weekend

Meet the athletes.

Apr 01, 2019

Dozens Of Chihuahuas Are Coming To The D.C. Area To Be Adopted

The pups are coming from a Mississippi breeder experiencing overcrowding.

Sep 25, 2018

Dispatches From A Dog (!) Casting Call At Arena Stage

Two four-legged thespians will star in Arena Stage’s musical this fall. I met some of the auditioners.

Aug 14, 2018

All Animal Adoptions Are Free At These D.C.-Area Shelters On Saturday

While HRA occasionally offers discounted fees, it is rare that they waive them entirely.

Aug 06, 2018

There’s Free Dog Ice Cream Around D.C. This Week

Here’s where Wag! ice cream carts will be set up over the next week and a half.

Oct 03, 2017

No Bones About It: D.C. Council Unanimously Passes Emergency Bill To Let Dogs On Patios

Don’t piss off dog owners, local officials learned.

 
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