‘Cat found’ poster shows one mean kitty
Posters of missing cats and dogs are commonplace around Ballard, but My Ballard reader Newman sent us this funny photo of a prank (or hacked) poster on 75th St. between …
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Van stolen with pet’s ashes inside
A little north of Ballard, in Broadview, someone stole a VW Eurovan out of Katie Barloon’s driveway late last week. She writes us: “Along with many possessions, my dog’s ashes …
Doggonit! I mean, dog on it!
HeatherHeather posted this picture in the forum this morning and says, “I just thought this was adorable and too good not to share :)” Thanks, Heather! Adds studio5412 in comments: …
Colorful bird raising eyebrows in Greenwood
Our sister site, PhinneyWood has posted a story about an exotic bird seen hanging around the Greenwood area. Jason emailed them, “I was mowing the front yard this morning when …
Animal Shelter needs donations after fire
The Seattle Animal Shelter is cleaning up after a fire this past weekend. According to a letter to their volunteers, the fire “began near the dryer in the laundry room …
Bubba the Bark dog passes away
A well-loved dog named Bubba who greeted customers for years at the Bark pet shop along Ballard Ave. passed away last week. “Bubba the sweet dog that has graced the …
New pet store opening on Saturday
The paper has been removed from the windows and a sign is in the door: “All the Best Pet Care” at 1909 Market St. is gearing up to open their …
Donations collection for puppy mill dogs
Seattle Natural Veterinary Center at 65th and 8th Ave. here in Ballard is taking donations to help out the more than 600 dogs that have been rescued from suspected puppy …
Cooper the cat’s next 15 minutes of fame
Remember that cat over in Greenwood that’s rigged with a collar camera? The one that’s been the subject of many news stories and a brief appearance on Animal Planet? Well, …
Pet cockatiel lost on Christmas Day
Last weekend, someone lost their pet parrot, which flew into My Ballard reader Giselle’s garden. It was reunited with the owner a few days later. And now someone has lost …
Pet parrot found in the snow
My Ballard reader Giselle just sent us this email with these photos: “Sunday morning this was the scene in our North Beach garden. Yes, it’s a parrot!” she writes, calling …
Cat escapes from hospital, may be headed to Ballard
Phinney Animal Hospital on Greenwood Ave. has had an escapee. Please keep your eyes open for an orange cat with a blue e-collar (those plastic cones they get after a …