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ANNOUNCEMENTS/NEWS
GET OUT THE VOTE!
On Tuesday night (February 1st), the Arlington County Civic Federation (ACCF) will be voting on a resolution that was put forward by the Old Glebe Civic Association (OGCA). On the face of it, this resolution appears to have nothing to do with you or your dogs as it demands that the county board follow all county regulations, guidelines, and operating memoranda or explain to the public why it’s not doing so. However, if passed, this resolution will be used by the OGCA as part of their continuing effort to close the Fort Ethan Allen Community Canine Area (CCA). (Here is a link to the resolution: http://www.civfed.org/resdogre.htm)
As you probably know, certain members of the OGCA have been trying for years to close this CCA by every means—fair or foul. Hundreds of hours have been spent by county staff and the public in finding a place to re-site the CCA and the county board has already approved the re-siting and the design of this area. Passing this resolution could undo all the hard work of these people.
Member organizations of the ACCF have up to 8 representatives (4 delegates and 4 alternates) but a TOTAL OF 4 VOTES.
Please find out which civic associations and/or groups you belong to are members of the ACCF by going to http://www.civfed.org/members.htm. Then contact those member organizations and urge them to vote AGAINST this resolution on Tuesday night. The meeting begins at 7:30pm, but the resolution will probably be discussed around 9pm.
Paws to Wonder Announces Fundraiser Sale for Alleged Poisoning Victims
10% Profit to Assist Poison Victims with Veterinary Bills
Arlington, VA- Jan 19, 2005 Paws to Wonder, a holistic pet food store in Arlington, Virginia, is having a fundraiser sale to assist the victims of the Towers Dog Park poisonings with their veterinary bills on Thursday, January 27, 2005, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Paws to Wonder will donate 10% of the day's sales to the victims. Additionally, customers can win a free six-month supply of all-natural, premium VeRUS brand dog or cat food.
Recently, the Arlington County Police Department received several reports regarding the alleged poisoning of dogs with tainted hot dog pieces at Towers Dog Park located at 801 South Scott Street in Arlington, Virginia. Most of the poisoned dogs spent at least a week in various veterinary intensive care units resulting in thousands of dollars in medical bills. There is a $3,300 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) responsible for these poisonings.
About Paws to Wonder
Paws to Wonder, established December, 2003, is located at 2417 26th Rd. S., Arlington, Virginia 22206. We are a "Freshfields for Furballs," offering all natural, earth-friendly pet foods, treats, supplements, toys, and more. As a service to our customers, Paws to Wonder offers free home delivery in the metro DC area. We were nominated as a Washington Post "Best Bet" in the 2004 Reader's Choice Awards.
Website: http://www.pawstowonder.com
Signs of Toxicity
Dan Teich, DVM
Dupont Veterinary Clinic (202-466-2211)
Arlington Resident and Towers Dog Park User
In light of the recent poisonings in Tower’s Dog Park,
I was asked to provide a brief summary of clinical
signs that MAY indicate poisoning. The most common
sign is none at all. Many poisons take hours, if not
days to take effect.
Please call your veterinarian or
veterinary emergency service if you notice the
following:
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Blood in vomit or diarrhea
Excessive thirst
Profound Lethargy
Excessive salivation
Seizures
Abnormal behavior
Disorientation
Respiratory distress
Bruising
Agitation
Your veterinarian will have information on their
answering machine concerning after-hours emergency
care.
ArlingtonDogs Offers $1,000 Reward
ARLINGTON, VA – ArlingtonDogs is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual or individuals allegedly leaving tainted food pieces at Towers Park located at 801 South Scott Street in Arlington.
“ArlingtonDogs board members were shocked and saddened to learn that someone might risk the lives of park users, their children, their canine companions, and area wildlife by placing tainted food pieces in the Towers Park Community Canine Area,” said Judith Green, ArlingtonDogs founder.
Anyone with first-hand knowledge or physical evidence related to these allegations should call the ACPD non-emergency number at 703-558-2222 or Detective Golab at 703-228-4195.
If a person or more than one person is convicted of several crimes, only one reward will be paid.
Arlington County DPRCR News Release!
Concerns at Towers Park Community Canine Area
Several concerns have been raised recently regarding the Community Canine Area (CCA) located at Towers Park. Following is an update from Arlington County regarding these concerns, and what the County is doing in response.
Alleged Dog Poisoning: The County has received several inquiries regarding the alleged poisoning of dogs at the CCA located at Towers Park. The Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) has received one report of a potential poisoning, and is investigating that incident. In addition, police officers and park rangers are performing extra checks on the CCA.
Until more is known about these allegations, CCA patrons should check the area before letting their dogs off leash. The Towers Park Community has posted warning signs at the CCA.
Anyone with first-hand knowledge or physical evidence related to these allegations should call the ACPD non-emergency number at 703-558-2222.
Noise Complaints: In the past few months, ACPD received several calls regarding excessive dog barking noise in the CCA. ACPD investigated these complaints, and the noise levels did not constitute violations of the County noise ordinance.
Noise complaints about barking dogs between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. should be reported to the Animal Welfare League of Arlington at 703-931-9241. At all other times, contact the ACPD non-emergency number (703-558-2222).
Park Hours: The CCA located at Towers Park closes one-half hour after sunset, as do all other County parks without installed lighting. However, some patrons had been using the CCA after closing in the spill-over light from the nearby tennis courts. In response to complaints that the CCA was being used after hours, the County posted signs to clarify park hours.
Community processes will begin in the coming months to consider lighting at several CCAs, including the one at Towers Park.
Currently there is one lighted CCA in Arlington located at Benjamin Banneker Park (1701 North Van Buren St., near the East Falls Church Metro). The lighted CCA is open until 8:00 p.m.
The “Towers Park Community,” the sponsoring organization of the CCA located at Towers Park, will hold a meeting at the CCA on Monday, January 10, at 7:00 p.m. Representatives from the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources and ACPD will be on hand to answer questions.
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