🎃 Do you have a dog costume?

Hey, Ghoulish Furballs! 🎃 The Howl-o-ween spirit is in the air - let's fetch some spooky fun in this ghostly edition of Broward Bark!

Today’s Highlights:

• Give The Gut A Break 💩

• Photo Contest 🎃

• Barkworthy Events 🗓️

• Christie Schafale Park 🚒

• Rub & Relax 👂

Let's get wagging…

Paws For Thought
“Every walk with a dog is a reminder that life is about the journey, not the destination - one sniff, one step, and one wag at a time.”

Give The Gut A Break
Simple Fasting To Soothe The Tummy

If your dog is dealing with an upset stomach, loose 💩 stools, or occasional vomiting, skipping a meal or two can help! Giving their digestive system time to rest allows it to reset, which can be beneficial when addressing these minor issues. This short fasting period reduces irritation and helps your dog's body recover naturally. Be sure to offer plenty of fresh water 💦 and monitor their symptoms. If things don’t improve, consult your vet for further evaluation!

Photo Contest
Top Dog Halloween Battle

🎃 RULES TO ENTER 🎃

• Follow @tailsuppetclub & @browardbark on IG

• Post a photo or story of your dog in costume

• Tag us @tailsuppetclub & @browardbark

5 finalists will be posted on October 29th in an IG Post
Everyone can vote for their favorite within 24 hours.
Winner announced October 30!

Prize: Gift basket with dog toys and a $100 Chewy gift card!

Barkworthy Spots & Events

Boo!
Dog Adoption Day

Adopt a dog or be eaten alive by zombies! 🧟

Check out the 👻 Spooky Adoption Day with Broward County Animal Care and My Kahuna Pet Rescue! Meet adoptable pups, bring your dog 🐕‍🦺 to enjoy free doggy ice cream, and snap some adorable Halloween photos 📸 with fun costumes.

🗓️ Sun 10/27 - 1pm-4pm
WagPride
2031A Wilton Dr.
Wilton Manors, FL 33305

Dog Fest Weston
Save The Date!

Calling all dog lovers and their furry besties! 🐶 Get ready for a tail-wagging time at the Weston Dog Fest on October 27th at 5pm. It's going to be a pawsome event filled with fun for everyone!

The day will feature dog adoptions, a costume contest for the pups 🎃, dog vendors, face painting 🎨, balloons 🎈, crafts, a photobooth for family pics 📸, live music 🎶, and plenty of tasty food 🍔. There’s something for everyone to enjoy!

Don't miss out on the Dog Costume 👑 Contest - let your furry friend shine in their cutest Halloween look! 🐕 It’s the perfect way to make some un-fur-gettable memories with your four-legged pal.

🗓️ Sun 10/27 - 5pm-8:30pm
Weston Town Center
1675 Market St.
Weston, FL 33326

Kids’ Camps
Broward Humane Society

The Humane Society of Broward County hosts several day camps throughout the school year, along with week-long camps during spring and summer breaks.

On select school days off, kids can enjoy a fun-filled day with 🐇 animals! 🐶 These camps teach children how to stay safe around animals, while offering supervised, hands-on interaction. Plus, the animal-themed 🎨 crafts, games, and activities keep the kids entertained - all animals, all day!

Dates: 11-5, 11-25, 12-30, 1-3

Humane Society
2070 Griffin Road
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

Tap 42
Bring Your Pup for Tasty Bites!

Dog Friendly! Tap 42 Craft Kitchen & Bar is a top spot for upscale casual dining 🍔 and drinks 🍸 in South Florida! Voted “Best Restaurant in South Florida” by the South Florida Business Journal, Tap 42 offers creative twists on contemporary American dishes, alongside craft cocktails, a wide wine selection, and a fantastic craft beer 🍺 lineup - all in a vibrant, fun atmosphere.

With multiple locations throughout ☀️ South Florida, Tap 42 is also dog-friendly, so don’t forget to bring your furry friend 🐕 along for the experience!

Tap 42 Broward Locations:
Coral Springs, Davie, Ft. Lauderdale

Beyond Broward
Just a Paw’s Length Away

Think your pup has the paw-fect costume this year? 🐾 Bring them to Julia & Henry's Hocus Pawcus Dog Costume Contest! 👻 Pet-centric prizes from PETCHEFY and City Bark Miami will be awarded to the judge's favorite looks of the night, so make sure your furry friend is dressed to impress.

And while you're there, check out the special "Puppy Love Potion", with proceeds benefiting 🛟 Miami Animal Rescue. It’s a night full of fun, fur, and fantastic 🐶 costumes you won’t want to miss!

🗓️ Thur 10/31 - 6:30pm-8:30pm
Julia & Henry’s
200 E Flagler St.
Miami, FL 33131

Our Fans
(send dogs pics only - no cats) 😾

🐶 Meet Holly, a curious 4-year-old Jack Russell Terrier who’s been stealing hearts since she came home at 10 weeks old. Every package delivery is an event - she’s sure it’s for her! Holly’s favorite game? Playing with basketballs 🏀 until she can peel off the leather and carry them proudly in her mouth.

🐕 Meet Ivy, a lovable doodle 🐶 with a playful spirit and a soft, curly coat that makes her especially cute. With her sweet eyes and gentle nature, Ivy has a way of brightening anyone’s day.

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!

Howl Outs

👉 Brits Boards - Spooky treats for your furry beasts! These Halloween treats are packed with fang-tastic flavors your pup will love. Support a small, local business and treat your pup to some spooky snacks! Check out the profile for details!

👉 Abandoned Pet Rescue - Show some love for Abandoned Pet Rescue! This no-kill shelter is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming abandoned cats and dogs, while spreading the word on responsible pet ownership. Click over to their site to check out upcoming events and ways to support their mission!

Rub & Relax
Melt Stress Away!

Did you know that a gentle ear rub can be one of the best ways to help your dog relax? A dog’s ears are packed with nerve endings, and when you rub them just right, it triggers the release of endorphins - the natural feel-good hormones that reduce stress and promote relaxation. This simple act can quickly help your pup unwind, especially during anxious moments, like thunderstorms or visits to the vet.

Not only does this ear massage help your dog feel calm, but it also strengthens the bond between you. By associating your touch with comfort and happiness, your dog learns to trust you even more. So, next time your furry friend seems a little tense, take a moment for some gentle ear rubbing

Fido’s Forecast

Friday
🌤️ 85🌡️74 | ☔ 15% | Sunny

Saturday
🌤️ 83🌡️73 | ☔ 24% | Spotty Rain

Sunday
🌤️ 82🌡️75 | ☔ 7% | Less Humid

Disclaimer: Florida weather has more mood swings than your dog when you say “bath time"”! One minute it's sunny, the next it’s raining cats and, well, you know the rest.

I’d love to hear from you! 🥰 Please reply with your honest feedback about the newsletter. Your input helps me make future editions even better. Thank you for being a part of the Broward Bark community!

Enjoyed this newsletter? Give us a howl! 🐶 We’d love to see a video 🎥 review featuring you and your pup - because who doesn’t want a furry co-star?