Living with Foxes
They’re tough to “outfox.”
Foxes are very adaptable to human environments, Fairfax County wildlife biologist Erin Thady told 70 attendees at a Dec. 6 Zoom talk sponsored by the Friends of Mason Neck State Park.
ArPets: Why Cats Could Be Good for Your Bones
Jennifer Zhuge's parents wouldn't allow pets when she was growing up.
What Does It Cost to Buy a Dog?
Virginia observes Puppy Mill Awareness Month
Second article in series.
The Buck Stops Here in Great Falls
Managed archery on private property for deer control
Landowners with any parcel size in Great Falls have the option to use archery hunting for deer management on their private property, directly addressing the cause of deer damage: too many deer.
Vaccinations Made Easy at Drive-In Clinics for Pets
At a time when vaccines are top of people’s minds, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is offering a new way for the community to make sure their pets don’t miss their own critical medical treatments.
Lorton Workhouse to Host Winterfest Holiday Market
The Workhouse Winterfest Holiday Market will be held on Dec. 12, 2020 from 12 to 6 p.m.
Yorktown Students Organize Doorways Toy Drive
From Legos to Baby Alive dolls, a smile for every face
Lauren Rosenthal is on a toy buying Zoom call with several friends the Wednesday before Thanksgiving trying to decide what toys to buy for 45 children at Doorways.
55+ Happy Holidays in Arlington
Featured holiday programs for December
Featured holiday programs for December
ArPets: Sage
They sold their house and left their dog behind. Seriously.
The garbage truck hauled all kinds of junk away, boxes were packed and furniture wrapped.
December is Virginia’s Puppy Mill Awareness Month
In February, the 2020 General Assembly unanimously designated December as Virginia’s Puppy Mill Awareness Month.
McLean Holiday Art & Crafts Festival Goes Virtual
The 2020 McLean Holiday Art & Crafts Festival, produced by the McLean Community Center, is being broadcast live this year at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5, and Sunday, Dec. 6.
Fairfax City’s Elf Hunt for Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday is this coming Saturday, Nov. 28 – and the City of Fairfax is showcasing its small businesses with a citywide Elf Hunt.
The Potomac River, a Stalling Recovery?
Cleaner than it was in 2011 when it got a D, but “its recovery is plateauing.”
While the Potomac River is clearly not what the Washington Post in 1951 called an “open sewer,” for the first time in a decade, the river’s health has declined, reported the Potomac Conservancy last month, falling from a grade of B to B- and still unsafe for swimming or fishing.
ArPets: Appreciating Our Pets this Thanksgiving
Local rescues are reporting that pet adoption is at an all-time high with more people working from home and looking for joy and companionship.
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