Comments on: Arlington Pet of the Week: Hathor http://www.arlnow.com/2013/02/27/arlington-pet-of-the-week-hathor/ News, Weather, Traffic, Events and Reviews in Arlington, Virginia Sat, 18 May 2013 23:13:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Lauren http://www.arlnow.com/2013/02/27/arlington-pet-of-the-week-hathor/#comment-314876 Lauren Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:30:00 +0000 https://www.arlnow.com:443/?p=66880#comment-314876 Sooo cute!!

]]> By: countytreasurer http://www.arlnow.com/2013/02/27/arlington-pet-of-the-week-hathor/#comment-313893 countytreasurer Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:21:00 +0000 https://www.arlnow.com:443/?p=66880#comment-313893 Thanks Guy for a great laugh! Very funny…and not far from something we would actually read about happening with all of the random projects that seem to pass in Arlington County.

]]> By: owns a hedgehog http://www.arlnow.com/2013/02/27/arlington-pet-of-the-week-hathor/#comment-313886 owns a hedgehog Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:15:00 +0000 https://www.arlnow.com:443/?p=66880#comment-313886 Many hedgehogs are rescued through a rescue agency or purchased from responsible breeders, just like dogs, cats, and other exotic pets. Please do not make accusations when you cannot know the circumstances under which this pet was acquired.

]]> By: Terri-ann Armao http://www.arlnow.com/2013/02/27/arlington-pet-of-the-week-hathor/#comment-313836 Terri-ann Armao Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:13:00 +0000 https://www.arlnow.com:443/?p=66880#comment-313836 It is sad that this animal native to Africa somehow ended up in Crystal City. Please people stop buying these animals. They are either bred in horrible conditions or captured from the wild and smuggled in. I hope this liitle one finds a new home but really why did the “owner” purchase it in the first place.

]]> By: Guy LeDouche http://www.arlnow.com/2013/02/27/arlington-pet-of-the-week-hathor/#comment-313833 Guy LeDouche Thu, 28 Feb 2013 03:58:00 +0000 https://www.arlnow.com:443/?p=66880#comment-313833 News Flash: The Arlington County Board has just voted in an emergency session to award a contract for building a new hedgehog park. The contract is worth more than $1.6 million.

The Department of Parks and Recreation’s website
lists some of the sustainable features of the park’s design, such as
using recycled materials during construction. Workers will also install a
solar power system that will power the park’s signs, lighting and
irrigation system.

There will be a system to collect, purify and store rainwater on the
site to irrigate the park. The underground storage will maintain a
constant supply of water to surface plants, which will cut down on
excessive watering.

In addition to an area for hedgehogs, the park will have pedestrian areas, an open lawn, gardens and public art.

All two Arlington hedgehog owners were ecstatic at the news. One of them was quoted as saying, “it is about time that the County Board recognized that hedgehog owners were being under-served by services and facilities provided by the County.” Board member Chris Zimmerman was quick to point out that the not only will the hedgehogs be able to enjoy this new park, he is making sure that the soon to be built Columbia Pike streetcar will be hedgehog friendly.

]]> By: Dan http://www.arlnow.com/2013/02/27/arlington-pet-of-the-week-hathor/#comment-313772 Dan Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:19:00 +0000 https://www.arlnow.com:443/?p=66880#comment-313772 Good one !!

]]> By: Ashton Heights Represent http://www.arlnow.com/2013/02/27/arlington-pet-of-the-week-hathor/#comment-313752 Ashton Heights Represent Wed, 27 Feb 2013 20:34:00 +0000 https://www.arlnow.com:443/?p=66880#comment-313752 Well, if they get sick you can always eat them I guess.

]]> By: jennrubenstein http://www.arlnow.com/2013/02/27/arlington-pet-of-the-week-hathor/#comment-313748 jennrubenstein Wed, 27 Feb 2013 20:22:00 +0000 https://www.arlnow.com:443/?p=66880#comment-313748 too cute!

]]> By: hedgehog http://www.arlnow.com/2013/02/27/arlington-pet-of-the-week-hathor/#comment-313725 hedgehog Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:42:00 +0000 https://www.arlnow.com:443/?p=66880#comment-313725 It was a joke.

]]> By: owns a hedgehog http://www.arlnow.com/2013/02/27/arlington-pet-of-the-week-hathor/#comment-313718 owns a hedgehog Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:28:00 +0000 https://www.arlnow.com:443/?p=66880#comment-313718 While Crystal City is in Arlington County (where hedgehogs are completely legal), this is great information for anyone thinking about a hedgehog as a pet. It may seem like small animals can easily be kept secret, but it’s important to remember that these little guys require a vet with hedgehog experience- a commodity you likely won’t find if you live somewhere they aren’t legal to own.

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