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DC Voters for Animals
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DC's animal policy group: We lift up the policies and politicians doing the most for animals and our community.
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For the first time ever: DCVFA makes an *early* endorsement.

Dr. Oye Owolewa @repoyedc.bsky.social is running for DC Council At-Large, and we endorsed him ahead of schedule. Learn why and support him: www.dcvfa.com/blog/dcvfa-issues-first-ever-early-endorsement-dr-oye-owolewa-for-dc-council
December 4, 2025 at 10:42 PM
What's the scoop on DC Council's two new bills to stop rats?

Here is a (condensed) version of the bills from @cmlewisgeorgew4.bsky.social and @brookepintodc.bsky.social. Learn what you can do to safely stop rats at DC Responsible Rat Management's website DCRatSolutions.com.
November 21, 2025 at 6:39 PM
DC journalist Melanie Kaplan just published a book 'Lab Dog: A Beagle and His Human Investigate the Surprising World of Animal Research'.

Get your copy from @hachetteus to read this nuanced and humanizing story!
www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/melan...
November 17, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Did you know stadiums are prime breeding grounds for rats?

Here is why and what we can do about it.

#Commanders #RFKstadium #ResponsibleRatControl #KingmanIsland
September 12, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Government and political interference are getting in the way. DC rights are being trampled on. We can come together as a community, tomorrow at the #WeAreAllDC march.

Meet DCVFA at the west side of Malcolm X Park across from the bathrooms at 11:00AM.
September 5, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Rat poison kills: birds, squirrels, opossums, and more. Interested in sustainable solutions? Look to better sanitation!

Learn more at: DCRatSolutions.com

Video by @joannabzelman with additional footage provided by - @PossumQueen @wildliferehab_kl @dccitywildlife
Music from MobyGratis
July 17, 2025 at 6:35 PM
DC Voters for Animals is launching a new coalition to advance sustainable solutions for rodent management that protect wildlife, pets, and public health. Rat poison is killing DC wildlife and pets. Let's talk solutions that protect our ecosystem/community. www.dcvfa.com/blog/new-coa...
March 19, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Join us at this benefit for the amazing Homeward Trails Animal Rescue at Asian Grill on March 6.

RSVP givebutter.com/6KBanp
February 24, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Are rodenticides the new DDT? Event on 2/27

Poisons intended for rats are spreading through the ecosystem, affecting wildlife with each step of the food chain. Learn what is really happening and what we can do.

RSVP: lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/reuxuag
February 11, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Yesterday we had the honor of surprising Robert White with a special recognition for his work on the Pets in Housing Act, which we are now calling 'Roscoe's Law' 🐶
@robertwhitedc.bsky.social
February 6, 2025 at 10:24 PM
CELEBRATE! DC Council passed the Pets in Housing Act.

Thank you @robertwhitedc.bsky.social and the DC Council for your unanimous vote in favor.

Next step: onward to @mayorbowser.bsky.social for signing!
December 18, 2024 at 6:17 PM