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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:/
Dog, House Abandoned
RANDOLPH PL. NW, 1-99 block. Dec. 1. Investigators from the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs requested assistance from animal control to remove a male pit bull that was left in an abandoned house that needed to be boarded up after a fire. The dog was taken to the D.C. shelter.
Boxer Rescued by Passersby
NEW YORK AVENUE AND BLADENSBURG ROAD NE, Dec. 2. An underweight dog was found wandering near a busy intersection. Passersby captured the purebred boxer and took it to the shelter, where it was held as a stray.
Three Pythons and a Dog Go Home
IOWA AVE. NW, 4000 block, Dec. 4. D.C. police executing a search warrant contacted animal control to remove three large pythons and a dog from a home. Several days later, the animals were claimed by an owner.
Visiting Italian Mastiff Captured
E ST. SE, 4300 block, Dec. 6. A large dog was seen wandering in a cemetery. Animal control officers found an aggressive, underweight Italian mastiff. It was being held as a stray.
Beagle-Basset Mix Needs a Home
18TH ST. NE, 600 block, Dec. 4. A 3-year-old beagle-basset hound mix that was found as a stray was made available for adoption.
The following were among cases handled by the Washington Animal Rescue League, 71 Oglethorpe St. NW. For information, call 202-726-2556 or go to http:/
Miniature Poodle Left at Shelter
OGLETHORPE ST. NW, 1-99 block, Dec. 1. A league employee found a dog in a carrier that had been left by a side entrance to the shelter. The 2-year-old male miniature poodle was adopted after the stray period.
No Break for Big Cat
TAYLOR ST. NE, 400 block, Dec. 10. A woman took her 25-pound cat to the league's medical center because the animal had injured its leg after "jumping off the furniture." A veterinarian took X-rays, which showed no fracture. The cat was sent home on pain medications.
Blankets and Cat Toys Needed
The Washington Animal Rescue League needs large toys for cats and new or used blankets for dog bedding. Drop off from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; or send items to the league at 71 Oglethorpe St. NW, Washington, D.C., 20011. For information, call 202-726-2556.
Holiday Drive for Pet Items
The Washington Animal Rescue League is sponsoring a holiday drive for pets of low-income owners through Tuesday. Drop off dry pet food, treats, new toys for dogs and cats, pet beds, dog sweaters (small sizes) and cat scratching pads during regular hours at these locations: at the league, 71 Oglethorpe St. NW, 202-726-2556; the Big Bad Woof, 117 Carroll St. NW, 202-291-2404; Doggie Style Bakery, 1825 18th St. NW, 202-667-0595; Chateau Animaux, 524 Eighth St. SE, 202-544-8710; Green Pets, 1722 14th St. NW, 202-896-7907; Pet Pantry, 4455 Connecticut Ave. NW, 202-363-6644; Pet Valu, 11229-A New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, 301-754-3690; MacArthur Pet Shop, 4828 MacArthur Blvd., NW, 202-965-0430; and Living Ruff, 8517 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, 301-495-7833.
-- Compiled by RIA MANGLAPUS
