🐶 Barking at the bowl?

Good afternoon, dog parents. This is Broward Bark, the newsletter that’s as delicious as a nap in a pile of puppies!

Welcome to the second edition of the Broward Bark newsletter. I’ll be sending a newsletter twice a week, and you’ll receive special alerts if any pet food recalls arise.

Today’s Highlights:

• Sniffing out a job? 🐶

• Barkworthy events to attend 📆

• Healing Paws Center 🐾

• Dog got eye boogers? 👁️

• Barking at the bowl 🥣

Let’s Dig In!

Paws For Thought
“The best therapist has fur and four legs. They listen without judgment, offer unconditional love, and their presence can brighten even the darkest days.”

Woofer Jobs
(Get paid to give belly rubs!)

For Paws Only - Groomer
Flexible Schedule, Paid Time Off
Weston

Chewy
Many Positions + Benefits
Plantation

Take Me Home!

Say hello to Brioche! This 11-week-old Labrador Retriever Mix is looking for her forever home, and she's ready to wiggle her way into your heart. Weighing a solid 23 pounds of pure love and mischief, Brioche promises to bring joy, loyalty, and endless tail wags. Adopt Brioche today and get ready for a lifetime of laughs and cuddles with this little bundle of joy!

Contact Broward County Humane Society: 954-989-3977

Pumpkin Perks For Your Pup

Adding a bit of pumpkin to your dog's diet can offer some great health benefits. Pumpkin is rich in fiber, which can help regulate your dog's digestive system, making it a great remedy for both 💩 diarrhea and constipation. It's also packed with essential vitamins and minerals like vitamin A, vitamin C, and potassium, which support overall health and immunity.

Just a spoonful mixed into your dog's regular food can make a noticeable difference. Make sure to use plain, canned pumpkin and avoid ⚠️ any pumpkin pie filling that contains sugars and spices.

Barkworthy Events

Bones To Books
Kids ages 5-12 can practice their 📖 reading skills and gain confidence by reading to a pet therapy dog. This first-come, first-served program is hosted at the Lauderhill Central Park Library.

7-27-24 | Saturday 12:pm - 1:pm
Lauderhill Central Park Library
3810 NW 11th Place
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

Dogs, Beaches & Brews

Get your tails wagging every last Friday of the month from 5 PM to 10 PM for a fun evening at the Fort Lauderdale Dog Beach followed by Doggie Happy Hour at the World-Famous 🦜 Parrot Lounge! Bring your furry friend for a splashing good time at the beach anytime beginning at 5 PM. Whether your pup wants to chase the waves or just dig in the sand, there's fun for everyone. The dog beach is 1,400 feet north of A1A and Sunrise Blvd. Details & Requirements.

7-26 | Friday 5:pm
8-30 | Friday 5:pm
Parrot Lounge
911 Sunrise Lane
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Pawrents Single & Mingle

Attention all single dog dads and moms! This event is for you. Bring your pup and meet other like-minded singles while your dogs do the sniffing for you. Head over to 🍺 LauderAle Brewery & Tap Room, a local escape tucked away in a marine industrial warehouse district. Enjoy beer, local food trucks, and shopping from local vendors. Support an animal shelter and maybe find someone who loves 💓 dogs as much as you do. RSVP required. (Eventbrite).

7-27 | Saturday 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Lauderdale Brewery
3305 SE 14th Ave
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
P: 754-779-7470

Summer Bash

Mark your calendars for the Summer Bash Adoption Event at Broward County Animal Care on Saturday, July 27th from 11am-6pm! Enjoy FREE 🐶 pet adoptions, family activities, 🌭 food trucks, refreshing 🍧 Kona Ice, and a special appearance by celebrity veterinarian ⭐ Dr. Susan "Dr. K" Kelleher. Don't miss out on this fun and heartwarming event!

Broward County Animal Care
7-27 | Saturday 11:am - 6:pm
2400 SW 42nd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

Healing Paws Center

Have you heard of shockwave therapy for your pet? 🐾 Healing Paws Therapy, a holistic veterinary center located in Fort Lauderdale, offers this innovative treatment, also known as "acoustic compression therapy." This high-energy sound wave technology allows for effective, non-invasive treatments for cats and dogs, with no need for sedation or surgery. 🐕‍🦺

The doctors at Healing Paws have undergone extensive post-doctoral specialty training to expertly deliver this advanced therapy. Their commitment to holistic care ensures that pets receive the best possible treatments without invasive procedures, promoting healing and wellness in a gentle, effective manner.

Call 954-955-8888
Healing Paws Center
854 E. Oakland Park Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334

⭐ The Healing Paws Center is a beloved part of our community, with over 200 glowing reviews on Google and Yelp combined. Their dedication to helping animals shines through in every rating, showing just how much they care for their furry patients. 🥰

Dog Got Eye Boogers?

Could it be conjunctivitis? You know, that gooey, sticky stuff? Conjunctivitis, or "pink eye," is common in dogs and involves redness and inflammation of the tissue covering the inner eyelids and the 👁️ white part of the eye. It's often caused by 🦠 bacterial infections or allergies and can affect one or both eyes. Symptoms include eye discharge, pink or red eyes, pawing at the face, excessive blinking or squinting, and swollen eyelids.

You can ease symptoms at home by 💦 flushing the eye with sterile saline 2-4 times daily and cleaning any discharge with a saline-soaked cotton pad. Using a head cone can prevent scratching. Never use human medications on your dog without consulting a vet.

Call a vet 🥼 if your dog shows persistent squinting, eye pain, signs of illness, or if there's no improvement despite treatment. Untreated conjunctivitis can worsen, so timely veterinary care is crucial.

Our Fans
(not Only Fans wink) 😀

🐶 Meet Cody and Charlie, two certified therapy dogs with Canine Assisted Therapy. Cody, a 2-year-old Goldendoodle, and Charlie, a 12-year-old Bichon/Shih Tzu, bring joy and comfort to everyone they meet.

🐕 Meet Yuri and Cookie, both adopted from the Humane Society of Broward County. Yuri, proudly displaying her certificate from Petsmart obedience school, and Cookie, always ready for a cuddle. These two adorable pups are shining examples of the love and joy that rescue dogs bring to our lives.

Share your pup’s 📸 photo with me! Reply to this email with a picture, and I'll do my best to feature it in an upcoming newsletter or on social media. I get so many photos, and while I can’t share them all, I’ll try to display as many as possible!

🐩 Happy Tails Dog Park

What’s your favorite dog park?

Happy Tails Park is a fantastic spot to walk your dog and make new friends. Situated in Seminole Park in the City of Plantation, this five-acre park is dedicated to man’s best friend.

Home to the Plantation 🚔 Canine Unit, the park features three distinct activity areas: a leash-free run and play area for large dogs, an exercise area perfect for agility training, and a special area for smaller dogs (twenty-five pounds or less).

Happy Tails Dog Park
6500 SW 16th Street
Plantation, FL 33317

Howl Outs

👉 Paws up to Dr. Sullivan at Coral Springs Animal Hospital! Thank you for keeping our pups' tails wagging with your amazing care and dedication!

👉 Pawmper Fluffy Mobile Grooming - Rumor has it you have a great crew that keeps furry friends looking their best! ✂️

👉 Check out Luke’s All Natural Pet Food on Wiles Road in Coral Springs! They have some great goodies for your furry friends!

Barking At The Bowl

I (dave@browardbark) recently started transitioning my two dogs from Science Diet to Open Farm dog food, and we're on day 3 of the switch. They've been a bit picky with the new food (dinner drama!), but I'm 🙏 hopeful they'll adjust soon. I switched to Open Farm because it's highly rated for its quality and ethical sourcing.

I usually toss in some 🫐 blueberries and 🥕 carrots with their food, and sometimes for an extra treat, I'll add some boiled chicken.

My dogs are quite the backyard athletes, and when they're not out there, they're playing tag in the house and turning it into a 🧨 demolition zone! They definitely need those extra calories!

What's in your pup's bowl? Share your dog's favorite chow!

Local Weather

Friday
🌤️79🌡️90 | ☔ 11% | Partly Cloudy

Saturday
🌤️ 79🌡️91 | ☔ 24% | Partly Cloudy

Sunday
🌧️ 81🌡️91 | ☔ 38% | Showers

Disclaimer: Florida weather forecast: as reliable as a dog’s promise not to chase the cat!

I’d love to hear from you! 🥰 Your honest feedback about the newsletter helps me make future editions even better. If you have any suggestions or something you'd like to include, feel free to send it over. Thank you for being a part of the Broward Bark community!

Thanks for reading! If you found this helpful, pass it along to someone who always has treats in their pocket. 😂