DEADLINE TODAY AT 5:30! DC Council is holding a hearing on the REMY Act on Monday.

Thank you @chenderson.bsky.social! This bill gets at SYSTEMIC solutions to manage rats while making our neighborhoods safer. As we say in DC Responsible Rat Management #PreventionNotPoison

NEWS: The D.C. Board of Elections has run the tabulation rounds under ranked-choice voting, and it looks like Oye Owolewa and @aparnafordc.bsky.social have jumped across the 50% threshold in their races. The animation can be viewed here: electionresults.dcboe.org/election_res...

DC is about to choose a mayor who will shape our food decisions for at least 4 years, and likely many more. A coalition of groups working in local food systems asked the candidates about issues DC residents and businesses are confronting. Here's one niche but important topic. 🧵

DCVFA 2026 ENDORSEMENTS We asked candidates where they stand on humane rat management, sustainable food, pet‑friendly housing, and more. You weighed in. These are the candidates we believe will be the most compassionate voices for animals in DC.

I wanted to create something that brought me joy. So we made bobbleheads. Rank Oye #1 At-Large (and Small). Click the bobble. Primary: June 16. @dcvfa.bsky.social @weareliuna.bsky.social @atulocal689.bsky.social @dcbikewalkbuspac.bsky.social

DC Voters for Animals is proud to endorse Gary Goodweather for mayor! @garygoodweather.bsky.social

DC Voters for Animals is proud to endorse Janeese Lewis George for mayor! @janeese4dc.bsky.social

DC Voters for Animals is proud to endorse Zachary Parker for Ward 5!

DC Voters for Animals is proud to endorse Matthew Frumin for Ward 3! @mattfrumin.bsky.social

DC Voters for Animals is proud to endorse Charles Allen for Ward 6! @cmcharlesallen.bsky.social

DC Voters for Animals is proud to endorse Miguel Trindade Deramo for Ward 1!

I’m so honored to be ranked #1 by @dcvfa.bsky.social. Thank you for this endorsement—and for recognizing that how we treat animals reflects who we are as a city. I’ll fight for stronger protections, humane policies, and real support for animal rescue—because compassion should guide our city. 🐾

DC Voters for Animals is proud to endorse Aparna Raj for Ward 1! You can support @aparnafordc.bsky.social for Ward 1: aparnafordc.com/donate

We are proud to endorse Rashida Brown for DC Council - Ward 1! Read the candidate questionnaire responses here: lnkd.in/eq5Vhv9v You can support Rashida Brown for Ward 1: lnkd.in/eweUSRBY Stay tuned as we announce further endorsements!

Momentum building for @repoyedc.bsky.social!

ENDORSEMENTS: Here are our endorsees, who received 2/3+ of votes from nearly 300 attendees today - Delegate: @robertwhitedc.bsky.social - Mayor: @janeese4dc.bsky.social - At-Large Special: @elissasilverman.bsky.social - At-Large Primary: @repoyedc.bsky.social - Ward 1 Council: No endorsement

Inspired by @chenderson.bsky.social's bill calling for rat-proof litter bins, I ran the data on rodent-related 311 requests in 2025. Ward 5 leads the District with 19.01%, while ANC 5F is at #8. We need these cans yesterday 🙈

Which trash cans do you want: rat friendly or rat resistant?

Your Turn! Do you care about animals? We put together our top ways to protect them from harm and asked DC candidates whether they are supportive. Here is what they said. Want to weigh in? You have three ways to share who you think we should endorse. www.dcvfa.com/blog/dc-elec...

Was it Gandhi who said "The mark of greatness of a DC Council candidate for At Large is measured by their protection of animals"? If @repoyedc.bsky.social does this for animals, you know how he speaks up for the most vulnerable. Lets get him into office. Donate: secure.actblue.com/donate/q3202...

Are you accidentally growing DC's rat population?

Curious where DC’s candidates stand on animal issues? The DCVFA Candidate Questionnaire is live! Join us for the Public Reveal: Open to all DC animal voters. Candidates who have not received the questionnaire should reach out immediately.

A group of climate advocates including @wepowerdc.bsky.social and CCAN are calling on the council/mayor to hold off appointing any new Public Service Commission members until after the election: two are up this year. I've heard growing frustration with the PSC as gas/electric rates creep up:

DC's environmental report card in the second Trump administration is not good. Let's change that. Testify with us at the @doeedc.bsky.social hearing on Feb 20! Comment 'climate' and we will DM you details.

Dozens came out to hear @repoyedc.bsky.social speak yesterday— and then hit the doors to share that message across our community. The energy and dedication in the room was palpable. This is what people-powered campaigning looks like. Join us in voting Oye for DC Council At-Large this June.

We are canvassing for Oye! Join us this Sunday for his talk at the Pro Animal Meetup then we will convene to canvass after. Comment 'OYE' for an invite. @repoyedc.bsky.social

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

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.

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...

Did you know stadiums are prime breeding grounds for rats? Here is why and what we can do about it. #Commanders #RFKstadium #ResponsibleRatControl #KingmanIsland

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.

Call 311 asap if you see a dead rat. They pose a huge threat to birds like hawks and vultures who can get secondary poisoning from rodenticide.

Why are osprey struggling in the broader Chesapeake? It's a mystery, but they are thriving in DC. Thanks to this coverage from @nbcwashington.com with @doee-dc.bsky.social www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/o...

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

"There are outcomes besides whether the policy passes..." @dcvfa.bsky.social's Max Broad reminds us that advocacy matters even when we don't win. Every campaign educates and shifts the conversation! Listen to our latest episode on fur bans: ourhenhouse.org/ep795 @thehumaneleagueus.bsky.social

🎧 NEW EPISODE! "Fur is Dead!: How Local Advocates Are Ending Fur Sales" Learn how activists are passing fur bans across MA and beyond! With MSPCA's Kara Holmquist, @dcvfa.bsky.social's Max Broad, & Conor Lamkin of The Animal Policy Alliance by @thehumaneleagueus.bsky.social. ourhenhouse.org/ep795

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...

Three takeaways: 1) Rodenticides are killing wildlife at an alarming rate. 2) Pets are getting poisoned frequently as well. 3) Killing rats is merely a bandaid; systemic solutions are rooted in managing waste, including composting. www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

Join us at this benefit for the amazing Homeward Trails Animal Rescue at Asian Grill on March 6. RSVP givebutter.com/6KBanp

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

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

It is 2025 and DC'S Bird-Safe Buildings Law has gone into effect. What does this mean? New buildings in DC will no longer drive the epidemic of bird collisions responsible for 1 BILLION deaths in the US. Share your favorite bird in the comments if you're a fan! secretdc.com/new-dc-laws-...

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!