🐕‍🦺 New Year, New Leash on Life

Hello, 2025! 🐾 Welcome, paw-sperity seekers! A new year means fresh starts, wagging tails, and plenty of reasons to dig into something exciting. Let’s unleash the first updates of the year! 🎉

Today’s Highlights:

• Barkworthy Events 🗓️

• Holiday Dog Park 🛝

• Puppy Pals Live 📺

• Flavored Bubbles 🫧

🔊 Know of a dog-friendly event? Give us a bark and share the details - we’d love to help spread the woof!

Let’s roll!

Paws For Thought
“Dogs don’t wait for a new year to live their best lives – they find joy in every moment. Let’s take a page from their book and make this year one full of wagging tails and happy hearts.”

Barkworthy Spots & Events

Wellness Clinics
Everyone Loves A Freebie!

Broward County pet owners, Free Pet Wellness Clinics are back this January! 🐶 Give your furry friends the care they deserve with free vaccines, microchips, and more.

PRE-REGISTER now to guarantee service.
👉 Walk-ins are welcome, but space is limited - arrive early!

🗓️ 2 Dates / 2 Locations

Paws & Claws
Stone Crab Fest Unleashed!

The Riverwalk Stone Crab & Seafood 🦀 Festival is celebrating 15 incredible years in 2025! This annual event honors South Florida’s beloved seafood delicacy, the Stone Crab, with a wide variety of seafood 🐟 dishes, tasty treats, and other food options. Guests can also enjoy live entertainment, explore vendor booths, and take part in fun activities for the entire family.

Don’t miss the fan-favorite Hermit Crab Races, sponsored by Finster Murphy's Fresh Seafood. Best of all, this is a dog-friendly event, and your furry friends 🐕‍🦺 are welcome to join in on the fun - dogs enter free!

🗓️ Sat 1/4 11am-4pm
Esplanade Park
400 SW. 2nd St.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312

Pets In The Plaza
Tail Wagging Fun!

Get ready for an afternoon celebrating Man’s Best Friend 🐕‍🦺 at the always pet-friendly Plantation Walk for Pets in the Plaza, featuring 🎸 live music, along with restaurants, shops, and services. Please RSVP (free).

🗓️ Sat 1/18 12pm-4pm
Plantation Walk
321 N. University Dr.
Plantation, FL 33324

Holiday Dog Park
Let the Adventures Begin!

At Holiday Dog Park, the fun never stops!

This vibrant park has plenty to keep your four-legged friend entertained and active. Let them enjoy a game of fetch 🟢 in the open spaces, chase frisbees, or explore the 🐾 trails together.

For the more adventurous pups, agility courses 🛝 and obstacle setups offer the perfect chance to show off their skills and burn off some energy.

With so many activities to choose from, your pup 🐕‍🦺 is sure to have a blast and head home tired, happy, and satisfied.

Holiday Park
1150 G Harold Martin Dr.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304

Galuppi’s
American Cuisine

Since opening in 2005, this father-and-son spot has become a favorite in Pompano Beach for its top-notch American cuisine 🍔 and famous weekend outdoor concerts.

Known for its quick, friendly service and casual atmosphere, Galuppi’s serves a variety of tasty meals throughout the day. Plus, it’s incredibly dog-friendly 🐕, making it the ultimate hangout for you and your canine companion!

From holiday brunches to lively festivals, Galuppi’s offers events year-round that everyone, pups included, can enjoy.

Galuppi’s
1103 N. Federal Hwy.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33062

Beyond Broward
Strawberry Festival

Three Days Full of Kid-Friendly, Family-Fun… Rides, Music, Shopping & Delicious Food!

The America’s Got Talent Stunt Dog Show 🐶 is back, bringing laughter and jaw-dropping tricks to the stage. Enjoy live music while treating yourself to Strawberry Yummies 🍓 and tasty bites from local food vendors.

Families can dive into the fun with thrilling rides, mega inflatables, bumper boats, and bungee trampolines. Little ones will love decorating strawberry-shaped cookies, playing in the Strawberry Soft Play Area, and cuddling animals 🐇 at the Petting Zoo. Don’t miss a photo op with Silly Sammy the Strawberry!

Teens and adults can tackle the U.S. Ninja Warrior 🥷 obstacle course or enjoy the Derby and Water Race Game Trailers. Explore the Pop-Up Shopping 🛍️ Village, featuring handmade treasures, specialty foods, and more.

There’s fun for everyone!

🗓️ 1-17 4pm-10pm
🗓️ 1-18 10am-10pm
🗓️ 1-19 10am-6pm
S. County Regional Park
12551 Glades Rd.
Boca Raton, FL 33498

Our Fans
(send dogs pics only - no nudes)

🐶 Say hi to Lola! This bundled-up beauty might be dressed for the cold, but her face says she’s over it. She’d much rather be back home where it’s warm. Thanks, Gloria, for sharing this adorable photo!

🐕 Meet Loki, a 4-year-old Boston Terrier with a heart full of resilience! Born deaf and recently diagnosed with epilepsy, Loki never lets anything dampen his spirit - just look at that smile! Follow his inspiring journey on Instagram: @LokiTheSpecialBoston

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.

Howl Outs

👉 Healthy Smiles - Pamper your pet with a spa day! Professional dental care 🪥 and anesthesia-free teeth cleaning for your furry friends. Head to one of their serene pet dental spa locations or schedule a home visit for ultimate convenience!

👉 Barkyard N’ Brews - South Florida’s first outdoor, off-leash dog park AND bar is a must-visit for pups and their humans! It’s the perfect spot for your four-legged friend to play while you sip 🍺 and relax.

👉 The Dog Walker FL - With 105 five-star ⭐ reviews, they’re the go-to for dog walking and sitting in South Florida! Trusted, reliable, and loved by pups and their humans alike!

Flavored Bubbles
It’s Like Catnip For Your Dog!

Want to turn your dog’s ordinary playtime into an extraordinary adventure? Peanut Butter Swirl Bubbles 🫧 are the ultimate brain-boosting game!

These pet-safe, non-toxic bubbles are infused with the irresistible flavor of peanut butter, making every chase, leap, and pop a sensory delight 🥜 for your furry friend. Developed by pediatricians and made in the USA, these bubbles are perfect for indoor/outdoor fun, interactive play, or even adding extra excitement to pet parties.

Ready to treat your pup to endless entertainment? Check out these dog-friendly bubbles on Amazon and let the fun 🎉 begin!

Fido’s Forecast

Saturday
🌤️ 72🌡️56 | ☔ 1% | Sunny

Sunday
☀️ 74🌡️64 | ☔ 4% | Mostly Sun

Monday
🌤️ 80🌡️59 | ☔ 6% | Mostly Sun

Disclaimer: Florida’s cold snap may cause excessive hoodie use and unnecessary dog sweater purchases. Proceed with caution (and layers).

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