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Emmy, our canine correspondent (semi-retired), would like to have a word or two with us – about words

October 23, 2020 by FHC 2 Comments

When we launched Forest Hills Connection in 2012, one of our early contributors was Emmy Elfin. Emmy has emerged from her retirement – still quite opinionated for someone of the canine persuasion. Hello, it’s Emmy again. I am coming out of retirement because of my concern for the spoken language which I think has been […]

Filed Under: Kids & Pets, Our Furry Kids

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For Romeo, the small rescue dog “who led a large life”

December 19, 2019 by FHC 33 Comments

by David Jonathan Cohen Once upon a time, there was a small dog who led a large life. No one knows his name of origin. In the West Virginia prison where his documented story begins, the inmates called him Puddles. He was “the slickest dog in the yard.” When the guards noticed Puddles, they called […]

Filed Under: News, Our Furry Kids, Style

Opinion: What I wish I had said to the dog owner whose pooch was off-leash

November 26, 2019 by FHC 6 Comments

by Scott D. Seligman While out walking my dog the other night, I ran into another dog owner whose pooch was off the leash. This struck me as a bad idea and I challenged him about it. He assured me what he was doing was perfectly legal, that his dog was very obedient, and that […]

Filed Under: News, Opinion, Our Furry Kids

Obey the law: Leash your dog and scoop the poop

October 25, 2018 by FHC Leave a Comment

“There seems to be a persistent and pervasive problem in Forest Hills (and neighboring areas) of dog walkers failing to leash their dogs,” Forest Hills neighbor Paul Walters recently wrote in an email to Council member Mary Cheh: This is dangerous for the dog, the owner, and others. A dog’s behavior with people or other […]

Filed Under: News, Our Furry Kids, Parks and Streams, Sustainability

Now Oct .14: Party with your pooches at “Barks & Brews”

October 2, 2018 by FHC Leave a Comment

New day, new time. Barks & Brews is back on. Van Ness Main Street’s event combines a few of our favorite things: local food and drink, and man’s best friend. Postponed due to rain, the Second Annual Barks & Brews Fest is now Sunday, October 14th from 6 to 9 p.m. in the parking lot […]

Filed Under: Main Street, News, Our Furry Kids, You're Invited

Thursdays in August: “Pups on the Patio” happy hours at Van Ness restaurants

August 7, 2018 by FHC Leave a Comment

Van Ness Main Street is inviting everyone to celebrate these dog days of summer: Thursday evenings in August, from 5 to 8 p.m., Van Ness Main Street is sponsoring “Pups on the Patio” happy hours at each of these restaurants: August 9th: Acacia Food & Wine August 16th: Soapstone Market August 23rd: Sfoglina Pasta House […]

Filed Under: Main Street, News, Our Furry Kids, Things To Do

More neighborhood high-rises are welcoming dogs. That means more poop.

January 2, 2018 by FHC

We’ve been seeing more dog poop on sidewalks and in tree boxes. Have you? Our neighborhood’s dog population has grown as apartment building relax policies to allow these wonderful pets. The plus is the social engagement that dogs bring. The minus is an increase in dog poop that is not being captured by the owner […]

Filed Under: High-Rise Life, News, Our Furry Kids

Party with your pooches at Van Ness Main Street’s 9/17 “Barks and Brews” fest

August 28, 2017 by FHC

by Theresa Cameron Executive Director, Van Ness Main Street Join Van Ness Main Street for its first “Barks and Brews” festival on Sunday, September 17. This is a dog-friendly party at the Calvert Woodley parking lot (4339 Connecticut) from 5 to 8 p.m. No dog? No problem! Come anyway and enjoy sampling beers provided by […]

Filed Under: News, Our Furry Kids, Things To Do

A dog’s life: Sometimes nature’s spring song needs a mute button

May 19, 2017 by FHC

Emmy, Forest Hills Connection’s chief canine correspondent, has had great difficulty appreciating the sounds of spring. by Emmy Elfin It was a perfect night for sleeping with windows open after a cold spell. My companion and I had curled up to enjoy the warm breeze when a disturbing sound overwhelmed the quiet. It was at […]

Filed Under: Kids & Pets, Our Furry Kids

Emmy, dog about town, writes: These really are the dog days

August 12, 2016 by FHC

by Emmy Elfin The summer always starts badly for me with the Memorial Day weekend and Rolling Thunder. I cannot bear the noise of motorcycles and have to stay away from Connecticut Avenue when platoons of cyclists ride by. If there are any dogs who like the racket they make, I haven’t met them. Then […]

Filed Under: News, Our Furry Kids

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