Bird Rescued from Chimney and More Arlington Animal Control Reports

The following are the latest animal control reports from the Animal Welfare League of Arlington. For more information, visit www.awla.org.

Monday, Dec. 9, 4500 block of 41st Street North: Animal Control received a call that a hawk had flown into screened porch and was possibly injured. An animal control officer responded and did not see the hawk but did find a large hole in the screen where it appeared the hawk had flown through. The homeowner had recently installed a bird feeder nearby. The homeowner was educated about birds of prey. The hawk was likely hunting a bird, was stunned when it hit the screen, recovered, and flew away.

Saturday, Dec. 14, 1600 block of North Stafford Street: Animal Control received a call about a bird in a fireplace. An animal control officer responded and captured a small bird. She brought the bird back to the Animal Welfare League of Arlington to evaluate and wash away the soot.  The bird was uninjured and returned to the 1600 block of North Stafford Street later that afternoon for release.

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According to the Animal Welfare League of Arlington website: Animal Control officers are charged with the enforcement of all state and local laws regarding the welfare, care and control of animals. While such officers have the authority to issue citations, their primary focus is working with residents to help them provide better care. To report an emergency at any time, call 703-931-9241.