Hey, tired of the same old lap around the block? Get ready for fresh adventures - we’ve rounded up some of Broward's best spots for you and your furry co-pilot.
Today’s Highlights:
Pup Hack ❤️🩹
Barkworthy Events 🗓️
Featured Fetch 🐕
Bone Appetit 🥐
Nose To Know 🤔
Paws For Thought
“No welcome in the world compares to the one waiting for you at the door from your dog.”
Don’t Sit On Me!
Pup Hack
The Flirt Pole Energy Burner
Need a quick way to wear your dog out? A flirt pole lets your pup chase, dart, and pounce 🐾 in a way that feels like a game.
A few minutes of quick movement, turns, and stopping can tire out even energetic dogs because it gives them both physical exercise and mental stimulation. Keep it short, let them catch the toy 🎾 sometimes, and try not to encourage too much jumping.
Barkworthy Events 🗓️
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Movie Night
Bring Your Best Friend
A cozy night under the stars is headed to Huizenga Park with a lawn showing of The Secret Life of Pets.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair, grab your favorite patch of grass, and enjoy a fun evening with family, friends, and your four-legged companion. It is a nice chance to enjoy the park and one of Downtown Ft. Lauderdale's year-round community events. Please RSVP.
🗓️ Fri 4/24 - 7:30pm-9:30pm
Huizenga Park - Civic Lawn
32 E. Las Olas Blvd.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
Spring Social
Beachside Fun For Pups
Looking for a fun way to spend a spring morning by the beach with your 🐕 pup?
Expect a pack walk, pup cups, local vendors, a pup egg hunt, and even a flower bar moment.
Admission is free, or grab a $10 VIP spot for a premium swag bag 🛍️ if you are one of the first 50. Partial proceeds will benefit the Humane Society of Broward County. Dog moms and dads are welcome. Please RSVP.
🗓️ Sun 4/26 - 10am-1pm
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E. Las Olas Blvd.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
Dog Expo
Paws In The Park
Grab your dog, clip on the leash, and head to Barkland Dog Park for the Homes Fur Dogs Expo with a live DJ, caricatures 🎨 of you and your fur baby, contests, vendors, and more.
Shop 🦴 pet accessories, grooming services, and other dog-related finds while enjoying the day with your pup.
If adoption is on your mind, multiple agencies will also be on site with dogs ready to find their forever homes.
🗓️ Sat 5/16 - 9am-12pm
Barkland Dog Park
9245 Ranch Rd.
Parkland, FL 33067
Tacos For Tails
Sunset Fundraiser For Pups
A tasty fundraiser is headed to Yot Bar in Ft. Lauderdale with 🌮 tacos, cocktails, sunset views, raffle baskets, and even some adoptable pups ready for doggie kisses.
Tickets are $30, and part of the proceeds will benefit Pooches in Pines. Well-behaved dogs are welcome too, so feel free to bring your pooch along.
🗓️ Tue 5/12 - 6pm-8pm
The Yot Bar
2015 SW 20th St.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315
Give Your Day Back
Helping Paws In Need
A feel-good day for animal lovers is headed to ☀️ Broward County Animal Care with the Shelter Shindig, a volunteer-focused event centered around giving shelter dogs and cats some extra care and attention.
Get hands-on by helping with bathing, brushing, and walking dogs, spending time with cats, and creating enrichment activities to keep them happy 😊 and engaged. It is a great way to connect with the community 👋 while making a real difference for animals waiting for their forever homes. Please reserve a spot.
🗓️ Sat 4/18 - 11am-2pm
Broward County Animal Care
2400 SW 42nd St.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312
More Events 🗓️
🐶 Coconut Creek Dog Expo - The Annual Dog Expo is back with pet vendors, live entertainment, treats, raffles, and more. Bring your pup for a fun day out with fellow dog lovers.
🗓️ Sat 5/2 - 9am-12pm
🐕 Doggy Fest - A tail-wagging day of fun is headed to Tarpon River Brewing with dog adoptions, pet vendors, a live DJ, and photo ops.
Shop dog apparel, treats, custom art, dog mom jewelry, and more, then show off your style in the Dress Like Your Dog 🐶 contest.
🗓️ Sun 4/26 - 12pm-4pm
Beyond Broward ☀️
Just A Sniff Away!
Dalmatian Rescue Meet Up
S. Florida Dalmatian Rescue is hosting a Spring Fling for spot-loving 🐾 pups and their people. Expect Dalmatian meet-and-greets, beachside fun, and merch available for purchase to support the rescue.
It is a nice chance to relax, meet fellow Dalmatian fans, and let the dogs enjoy some space to play, explore, and soak up the ☀️ sunshine.
🗓️ Sun 4/19 - 12pm
Haulover Pet Park & Beach
8100 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33154
Featured Fetch
A Local Business Worth A Bark
The Happy Hunting Grounds is a veteran-owned company with a mission that goes far beyond 🦴 dog treats. They craft premium dog jerky, but the real focus is on honoring the bond between dogs and people and giving back in a meaningful way. The brand was inspired by a personal story where a dog quite literally saved a life, and that purpose is built into everything they do.
At least 25% of profits go toward helping shelter dogs and supporting 🇺🇸 veterans, with a focus on healing through canine companionship. Every purchase ties back to that mission, helping provide second chances for both dogs and people who need it most.
If you like supporting businesses that stand for something bigger, this one from Franco Magnotta is worth checking out.
The Happy Hunting Grounds
Bone Appetit
Cozy Drop
New local spot alert for anyone who takes their coffee ☕️ and pastries seriously.
New in Parkland - Cozy Drop is serving up an all-day cafe experience with specialty coffee, fresh bakery 🥐 items, and curated wines in a warm, stylish setting. Start with coffee and pastries, swing by later for focaccia sandwiches and bowls, or wind down with evening wine, tapas, and charcuterie.
Bonus for dog parents - they have indoor and outdoor seating, so your four-legged sidekick 🐕 can come along too.
Cozy Drop
6682 Parkside Dr.
Parkland, FL 33067
Take Me Home!
Change A Life Today
🪪 ID: SSAF-A-242 🪪
Meet Gustavo, a tiny guy with a big personality. This 2-month-old Eskimo Dog/Terrier/Pit Bull mix is full of curiosity and sweet ❤️ puppy charm. He loves exploring with his nose and making new friends, and he plays hard until he crashes into a cuddly little pile.
Gustavo was rescued 🛟 with his siblings and has already shown just how loving and trusting he can be. If you’re looking for a fun, affectionate pup to grow up by your side, Gustavo could be your boy.
He will be available after 5/5/26 once he is ✂️ neutered, and applications are now being accepted for a May adoption date.
Visit Saving Sage Animal Rescue to adopt Gustavo.
Saving Sage Animal Rescue
8736 W. Commercial Blvd.
Sunrise, FL 33351
Nose To Know 🤔
Dogs Sometimes Pick Smells Over Snacks
A brand-new smell can be so interesting that some dogs will check out before going straight for food. That is because scent is one of the main ways dogs understand the world. Studies show just how powerful and rewarding their sense of smell can be.
Our Fans
Pack Spotlight
Princess Belle
Franklin
👋 Richard shared Princess Belle from Disney, a blonde Labrador who is now 6 years old. She is part of the Florida Labrador Rescue program and was found in Louisiana running loose with a pack of dogs before making her way to Florida. Richard says that when she arrived at just 3 months old, she was full-on puppy 24 hours a day.
👋 Meet Franklin, Karen's mini Aussiedoodle, who is 1 1/2 years old and full of energy and mischief. Franklin loves jumping in the pool, playing with his friends, and cuddling up on the bed or couch.
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Furcast:
Friday
🌤️ 85 🌡️ 72 | Partly Cloudy
Saturday
🌤️ 86 🌡️ 73 | Humid
Sunday
🌦️ 88 🌡️ 74 | PM Showers
Fido Says: Florida weather - about as reliable as a dog's decision not to bark at the Amazon guy.
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