Beasties

Please support two Capitol Hill Girl Scouts who are working to complete their Silver Award this year! As part of their project, Julia and Harley have organized a three-day drive to collect pet supplies that will be
donated to Humane Rescue Alliance and Homeward Trails Animal Rescue.

Both shelters are looking for the following supplies: Towels, Blankets, Pet Toys, Crates (Foldable with Trays), Cat Litter, Dog Food and Treats, Cat Food and Treats.
(Towels and blankets can be used but need to be in good condition.)

How To Donate?
We are accepting porch drop-off donations on Friday July 26th, Saturday July 27th and Sunday July 28th between 9:00am-9:00pm. Alternatively, you can text the contact numbers below and we will pick up anytime! We will be taking items to the Humane Rescue Alliance and Homeward Trails Animal Rescue the week of July 29th.

How To Contact Us?
202-365-2934 (Julia S. Family) and 202-329-8387 (Harley M. Family)

Location for Donation Drop Off?
1613 H Street SE
Washington, DC 20003
(Please feel free to leave on the front porch!)

To learn more about how to support local shelters and animal welfare in our area, please see the link to our informational brochure:

Pet Project Scouts Supporting Strays.pdf

Spoooky siblings Poppy the dinosaur and Diego the skeleton!

Please welcome Michael Smith to the Beasties walking and boarding team! I met Michael years ago as a client and walked his sweet beagle, Sam. Michael has lived on Capitol Hill for 33 years, and recently retired from a career in advertising. He is a lifelong dog aficionado with a particular weakness for droopy-eared beagles. Other hobbies include baking bread and belting out show tunes. We are so excited to have him join us! Michael will be starting walks on Monday August 7th. He is looking forward to meeting all of the dogs in the pack and maybe adding some new pals! He will also be spending time with our home pack as Daycare Supervisor on Saturdays!

Been posting lots over on Insta but here’s a photo dump for ya!

Queso!

Hey! Canine Influenza is hitting DC pretty hard. No cases here reported, no symptoms seem but reports are it’s spreading. Please contact your vet about a vaccine today. We will require a vaccine for all daycare and bostding clients as of February 1, 2023.

Photo dump! It’s been way too long since I posted here…

Morning shenanigans.

Sammie and Nori.

Blair

If you have a minute...

Ask DC Council to Pass Historic Animal Welfare Package!

On Monday, February 28, the DC Council’s Judiciary and Public Safety Committee will be holding a public hearing on B24-0560, the Animal Care and Control Omnibus Amendment Act of 2021: https://lims.dccouncil.us/Legislation/B24-0560

This legislation creates a historic opportunity to strengthen protections for the District’s most vulnerable animals and enhance HRA’s ability to respond to animal-related emergencies and crimes. Key provisions of the bill include cracking down on organized dog fighting operations by banning the possession of the tools and implements used to train and conduct dog fighting, prohibiting the painful and harmful declawing of cats unless medically necessary, and promoting adoption of homeless animals by restricting retail pet stores to sell only dogs, cats and turtles that come from an animal shelter or rescue.

✅ Please take two minutes to call your councilmember and ask them to vote YES on B24-0560, the Animal Care and Control Omnibus Amendment Act of 2021.

Find your councilmember by entering your address at: https://dccouncil.us/ You can simply say: “As a constituent, I ask that you support B24-0560, the Animal Care and Control Omnibus Amendment Act, to strengthen the District’s animal cruelty laws, promote adoption of homeless animals, and protect our community and vulnerable animals from harm.”

Buddy day here at Beasties!

We said farewell to all the tennis balls and upped our ball game. New balls!

Willie, all ears.

Hmmmm.

Perspective | Carolyn Hax: They said no to hosting a sick dog, and mother-in-law is ‘livid’ Couple says no to hosting sister-in-law's sickly, untrained puppy, and "livid" mother-in-law thinks it's a personal slight.

New Instagram account just for beast pics…. Some pics from today.

Catching up with the pic sharing. Sorry, FB, but Instagram gets these first.

The world lost two beautiful Rosies today. See you gals at the rainbow bridge.

Willow, the plucky farm cat who interrupted a campaign speech by Jill Biden, has officially joined the first family.

“Willow is settling into the White House with her favorite toys, treats and plenty of room to smell and explore,” a spokesman said.
https://nyti.ms/34flqUO

Sometimes this is right on the money…

Several DC-based dog rescue groups pull from Puerto Rico. Vieques makes it easy for you to bring home a new loved one.  I was expecting lots of strays and have yet to meet even one. The locals joke about visitors taking horses home because there are so many and they are everywhere!

The only native mammal in Vieques is a bat but we’ve found lots on non-native beasties. Thousands of horses roam free and the chicken is their very loud squirrel.