Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate five years of the Shaw Dog Park.

Additional thanks to

* All who showed support by purchasing Shaw Dog Park T-Shirts and the new Shaw Dog Park Logo Poop Bag Holders.

*Those who purchased raffle tickets to enter the drawing to win awesome prize giveaways.

*City Paws Veterinarian Hospital for its generous contribution to this year’s anniversary party and the park.

*Our friends and community partners who donated prizes.

•  9:30 Club
• Logan Hardware
• Wagtime
• Eat Well DC
• Blue Planet Scuba
• ESL Restaurant Group
• branddave
• Vinoteca
• Nellie’s Sports Bar
• Dr. Lenny Kaufman.

We certainly appreciate the support of our sponsors and community partners.

Shaw Dog Park Association would also like to give a special thanks to Councilman and DC Mayoral Candidate Jack Evans and ANC6D Commissioner Alex Padro. We are deeply appreciative of your commitment and continued support.

Finally, we would like to thank all of our Shaw Dog Park Volunteers. Our volunteers make it possible for us to all to enjoy a safe clean dog park. As Councilman Jack Evans said, “The [Shaw] dog park would not exist if it were not for the dedicated volunteers who keep this a model dog park….” We sincerely appreciate our very special group of volunteers who are very generous with their time and energy.

We are looking forward to the next 5 years!!!

Join your Shaw Dog Park friends at Solly’s U Street Tavern on September 18 for Trivia Night.

Doors open at 8 pm. Games start at 8:30.

A portion of the proceeds will be generously donated by Solly’s to help fund the park’s maintenance and improvements.

More details to come!

The Washington Humane Society issued the following statement yesterday about the incident of dog poisoning in Logan Circle.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

                                                            July 1, 2013

 

 

                                                                                                Media Contact:

ChristieLyn Diller
Dir. of Marketing & Communications
202-695-0080

cdiller@washhumane.org

Poisoned Pill Pockets Unfounded

Washington, DC – On Thursday, June 27, 2013 the Washington Humane Society (WHS) was alerted to the claim that someone was alleged to be leaving poisoned dog treats in the Logan Circle area of Washington, DC.

“After a thorough investigation by our Humane Law Enforcement division, we cannot substantiate the claim that there is anyone out there intentionally attempting to harm pets,” Scott Giacoppo, WHS VP of External Affairs reports, adding, “Our investigation has revealed that one dog has been reported sick from the consumption of an unknown toxin. After a thorough investigation, which included outreach to every veterinary clinic in the District, we have received no evidence to indicate that this was intentional, happened in a public space or that there may be a threat to animal safety.”

Humane Law Enforcement Officers have been in contact with the owner of the dog who has gotten sick. Based on his limited cooperation, and the lack of direct evidence to support the claim, WHS has decided to close the investigation. Humane Law Enforcement will re-open the case if and when additional evidence is discovered.

WHS maintains that pet owners should always be cautious of potentially hazardous materials when walking pets in public areas. Dr. Megan McAndrew, WHS Medical Director, advises that you bring your pet to a veterinarian immediately if you notice signs of nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, weakness, rapid or difficult breathing, or pale, dark or blue gums within 12 hours after your pet may have eaten an unknown substance.

WHS will be holding a press conference at 2:00pm this afternoon for additional information:

 

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Suite 200
Washington, DC 20007

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The Washington Humane Society (WHS) is the only Congressionally-chartered animal welfare agency in the United States and has been the leading voice for animals in the District of Columbia since 1870. WHS provides protection and care to nearly 30,000 animals each year through its broad range of programs and services including: sheltering, adoption, humane law enforcement, spay and neuter, humane education, human – animal rehabilitation programs, and lost and found services. For more information, please visit www.washhumane.org.

This week a Shaw Dog Park visitor and list serve member reported a disturbing incident of poisoning in the neighborhood.

During a walk around the Logan Circle neighborhood, his dog ingested a toxic quantity of acetaminophen, disguised in a “pill pocket”.

The dog survived but endured over a week in the hospital and a blood transfusion.

Please be careful when walking your dog.

• Use a short leash
• Pay attention

For additional information

• WAMU news report
• WTOP news report

If you have any information about this or other cases of animal cruelty or neglect, contact the Washington Humane Society. 202-BE-HUMANE (202-234-8626)

Come to the dog park on Saturday for the D.C. Department of Health’s annual Animal Health Fair.

1:30-4:00 p.m. at the Shaw Dog Park.

For additional locations and dates, see D.C. Department of Health flyer.