Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!
⛈️ Today’s weather: Expect scattered showers early morning, transitioning to possible showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, and becoming more likely with potential thunderstorms after 2pm. The mostly cloudy day will see a high near 86 and a southwest wind of 3 to 5 mph. The 70% chance of precipitation may produce rainfall between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, with higher amounts in thunderstorms. Wednesday evening, showers and possible thunderstorms will persist before 8pm, followed by a chance of continued activity after 8pm. The mostly cloudy night should have a low around 74 and a 60% chance of precipitation, with rainfall amounts generally less than a tenth of an inch, except for higher amounts during thunderstorms.
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The AWLA shared an update on the Potomac Yard PetSmart dog deaths investigation saying that, while the deaths are still under investigation, at the very least there’s no suspicion of active cruelty or intent to harm the animals on the part of PetSmart.
“Given all the information we have currently, we do not suspect any active cruelty or intent to harm animals on the part of any PetSmart employees,” the AWLA said. “However, this continues to be an ongoing investigation. We will release additional information when it becomes available.”
The AWLA also gave more information about the third dog whose recent death was linked to the PetSmart:
The third dog (Lily) involved in this case stayed at the PetSmart PetsHotel from June 18 through June 22. On June 22, a PetSmart employee took Lily to the emergency veterinarian after she began showing signs of illness/medical distress. The emergency veterinarian contacted the owner to let them know they had the dog in their care, had done what they medically could for her, and Lily was ready to be discharged. The veterinarian also recommended Lily go somewhere other than back to the PetSmart boarding facility, citing her older age. Lily was approximately 16 years old. Lily went to stay with a friend of the owner’s for a few days following the veterinary visit, then died on June 26, 2024, after returning home with the owner.
Lily and the second dog, Blue, were cremated, so the AWLA cannot determine exact causes of death, but the release said they’re “hopeful to have the results, as well as some insight into the dog’s cause of death, within the week” for Clark, the dog whose death prompted the investigation.
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