DC Voters for Animals
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People don't realize how much our open trash cans support the rat population. I'm glad they are thinking about ways to prevent rats from accessing trash.
December 13, 2025 at 3:45 PM
People don't realize how much our open trash cans support the rat population. I'm glad they are thinking about ways to prevent rats from accessing trash.
Check out the DCVFA blog analyzing these bills: www.dcvfa.com/blog/dc-councils-two-new-bills-on-rats
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly on DC Council’s Two New Bills to Stop Rats — DC Voters for Animals
This week Councilmember’s Lewis George (Ward 4) and Pinto (Ward 2) each introduced bills to suppress DC’s growing rat population . As a founding member of DC Responsible Rat Management, DCVFA examine...
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November 21, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Check out the DCVFA blog analyzing these bills: www.dcvfa.com/blog/dc-councils-two-new-bills-on-rats
Rats that have died of rodenticide are a huge threat to birds and scavengers. Clearing dead rats is a huge public service. People should call 311 asap if they see a dead rat.
July 31, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Rats that have died of rodenticide are a huge threat to birds and scavengers. Clearing dead rats is a huge public service. People should call 311 asap if they see a dead rat.
This is a great overview. It's wild that amidst these cuts, the Mayor's budget proposes increases for the police to have horses.
June 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
This is a great overview. It's wild that amidst these cuts, the Mayor's budget proposes increases for the police to have horses.
Saw that. Clearing away animals that have been poisoned with rodenticide is good. Reduces the risk that scavengers will get second order poisoning
June 24, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Saw that. Clearing away animals that have been poisoned with rodenticide is good. Reduces the risk that scavengers will get second order poisoning
Wow this reeks of limiting democratic rights.
June 13, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Wow this reeks of limiting democratic rights.
DCVFA is launching a new coalition to address this very topic! Reach out to learn more.
Thank you to DC Environmental Network and @dccitywildlife.bsky.social--key voices to facilitate the science and conversation around impacts to wildlife, pets, and people.
Thank you to DC Environmental Network and @dccitywildlife.bsky.social--key voices to facilitate the science and conversation around impacts to wildlife, pets, and people.
March 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
DCVFA is launching a new coalition to address this very topic! Reach out to learn more.
Thank you to DC Environmental Network and @dccitywildlife.bsky.social--key voices to facilitate the science and conversation around impacts to wildlife, pets, and people.
Thank you to DC Environmental Network and @dccitywildlife.bsky.social--key voices to facilitate the science and conversation around impacts to wildlife, pets, and people.
Thanks for this reporting 🌍
February 12, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Thanks for this reporting 🌍