NE Dog – Dome Dogs: The Dogs of Capitol Hill

Ralphie

February 11, 2021Posted in NE DogTagged capitol hill, dogs, dome dogs, erica bruce, How to the chief, NE DC, photo series, photography, rescue dogs, rural dog rescue, washington DCLeave a comment

With dreams as big as his ears, Ralphie left North Carolina last year to come north and live with his Mom Holly and Dad Chris on NE side of the Hill. In just a short time, this two year old “lab mix” has become the best hide and seek player in all of NE, and is the go-to dog if you want to know where all the squirrels live. Ralphie currently really likes to chew on his leash and chomp dents into all his ChuckIt! balls, but he says it’s just to show the squirrels he’s tough….he’s a lover not a fighter after all.

Follow all of Ralphie’s adventures at @bywordofralph on Instagram!

Ralphie was adopted from Rural Dog Rescue in Washington, D.C. RDR was founded by the same people who own Howl to the Chief, another favorite spot for Capitol Hill dogs.

Russell

February 4, 2021Posted in NE DogTagged 2021, capitol hill, dogs, dome dogs, erica bruce, NE DC, photo series, photography, rescue dogs, washington DCLeave a comment

Russell is a gentle 9-year old Pitbull who lives in NE with his Dad Kyle and his Mom Ajia. The trio moved to Capitol Hill relatively recently, but Russell has already made friends with Capitol Police officers who give him treats when he goes with his mom on her morning runs. He really enjoys exercising, and is a big fan of carrots, peanut butter, yummies, saying hey to other dogs, and climbing on his dad.

This good boy spent the last five years with his foster mom Vicki who taught him all his good boy ways, and Kyle and Ajia gave him his forever home last May. He was adopted from the Partnership for Animal Welfare in Greenbelt, MD.

Sammie and Hunter

January 25, 2021Posted in NE DogTagged 2021, capitol hill, dogs, dome dogs, erica bruce, How to the chief, NE DC, photo series, photography, photos, rural dog rescue, washington DCLeave a comment

Hunter. a two year old English Setter, and Sammie, a year old border collie mix, are a serious duo, especially when it comes to treats. They are super well-trained, and Mom Audra and Dad Matt said that this love of yummies made clicker training of the two easier than expected. Hunter and Sammie bonded over a love of cheese and chasing squirrels. Separately, Hunter is a champion cuddler, and Sammie excels at playing fetch.

We were lucky to catch this fun family just before they left the NE side of the Hill for greener pastures (and a yard). You can follow the new adventures of this dynamic duo as country kids via @brownearedgirl on Instagram.

Sammie was rescued from Rural Dog Rescue in Washington, D.C. RDR was founded by the owner of Howl to the Chief, another favorite establishment of all Capitol Hill dogs.

Shi Shi

January 4, 2021Posted in NE DogTagged 2020, capitol hill, dogs, dome dogs, erica bruce, lincoln park, NE DC, photo series, photography, rescue dogs, washington DCLeave a comment

Ms. Shi Shi, or Shi for short, was saved literally and figuratively by her mom, Angela. Shi’s previous owner wasn’t able to take care of Shi properly so Angela stepped in and gave this gorgeous velvet hippo a loving and devoted home. Shi Shi is 7 now, with the cutest underbite, and is far more carefree than she looks. She isn’t a fan of skateboards, but other dogs and butt skritches are the best things as far as she’s concerned. And toys she can take apart. Shi and Angela live in NE.

Tonks and Neville

December 30, 2020January 4, 2021Posted in NE DogTagged capitol hill, dogs, dome dogs, erica bruce, NE DC, photo series, photography, rescue dogs, washington DCLeave a comment

NEers mom Brittini and dad Roger are big Harry Potter fans and thought the personas of Tonks and Neville were similar to their dogs. The HP Tonks can change her looks, and the dog Tonks has spots on her face which make her look different depending on which side of her you see. The HP Neville is shy and timid but saves the day; Tonk’s brother Neville is timid at first but can save the day with his lightning fast speed.

Neville, a Chihuahua-mix, is also the best finder of every tennis ball on Capitol Hill. Tonks, a Beagle/Jack Russell mix, can tell you where every squirrel is hiding.

Both Tonks and Neville were adopted from Save the Tails Rescue in Leesburg, VA.

Edith

December 27, 2020January 4, 2021Posted in NE DogTagged 2020, dogs, dome dogs, erica bruce, NE DC, photo series, photography, washington DCLeave a comment

Edith is a five month old miniature Australian Shepard. I noticed her in Lincoln Park one day when she was trying to engage an English Bulldog eight times her size and thought, “That’s a spunky one. And such big ears!” Mom Caitlin and dad Porter say Edith’s favorite things are sticks and walks, but she will freeze in place when they put her harness on for the walk.

Edith started out life as a Marylander, but now lives on the NE side of the Hill.

Thor

December 9, 2020January 4, 2021Posted in NE DogTagged capitol hill, DC, dogs, dome dogs, erica bruce, NE DC, photo series, photography, thor, washington, washington DCLeave a comment

One of Thor’s favorite spots in NE is Eastern High School and its sports fields. Like his namesake, he is full of mischief and energy. He doesn’t throw any hammers though, he prefers his parents, Aftan and Calvin, just throw balls for him to chase.

Aftan and Calvin got Thor from Lucky Dog Animal Rescue in Arlington, VA.