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Woof, dog parents. If your phone storage is full of dog photos, you are reading the right newsletter.

Today’s Highlights:

Paws For Thought
“Life without a dog is like an unsharpened pencil. It has no point.”

Pup Health
Why Quiet Sleep Matters

Constant background noise can disrupt how deeply your dog sleeps. TVs, music, or white noise keep the brain alert even when your dog looks relaxed. Over time, this can lead to lighter sleep, restlessness, and shorter naps.

Dogs need true quiet to fully recharge. Turning off background noise during naps and overnight helps the nervous system slow down, improves sleep quality, and supports calmer behavior the next day.

Barkworthy Events 🗓️
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Peace & Paws

The City of Sunrise hosts this annual celebration 🥳 for dogs and dog lovers 🐕 with entertainment, demonstrations, specialty vendors, food, and more.

Rescue 🛟 groups will be on site with dogs available for adoption.

Dogs are welcome. Please use standard leashes only. No retractable leashes. This helps keep everyone safe and comfortable.

🗓️ Sat 2/7 - 10am-1pm

Welleby Park
11100 NW 44th St.
Sunrise, FL 33351

Doggie-Palooza
Happy Tails

The City of Plantation hosts the 24th Annual Doggie-Palooza on Saturday, January 31. Admission costs $2 per person and goes to a local non-profit. Dogs enter free.

The event features local vendors, a 🚔 police K-9 demonstration, a frisbee dog show, a free photo booth, a lure course, and pet adoptions. Expect plenty to see and do with your dog.

Contests run throughout the day. Pets and owners can compete for prizes 🏆 in Best Dressed Pooch, Pet and Owner Look-ALike, and Best Pet Tricks.

🗓️ Sat 1/31 - 10am-3pm

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

Pet Fest
Fur The Love

Get ready to roll the dice 🎲 at the 6th Annual Fur The Love Pet Fest. A full day built for dogs and dog parents.

This year goes all in with a new theme: DOG-OPOLY. Think a park transformed into a playful game board for paws 🐾 and people.

Shop local vendors. Grab treats. Jump into activities. Snap photos at themed photo spots.

Bring your dog. Bring the family. Stay for a bit or hang all day. Plenty to sniff, see, and enjoy.

🗓️ Sun 2/22 - 10am-2pm

Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E. Las Olas Blvd.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316

More Events

Canine Roundup - Watch and enter AKC events like Rally, Obedience, Fetch, Fast CAT, UpDog Frisbee, and Agility ACT 1 and 2. Shop pet-friendly vendors. Let your dog take part.

🗓️ 1/24 & 1/25 8am-4pm

Wienerfest - Long dogs. Short legs. Big personalities. Wienerfest brings dachshunds, contests, vendors, and nonstop photo moments.

🗓️ 2/7 10am-2pm

Furever Friends
Pet Expo 2026

Save the date and bring your fur baby out for a fun-filled day. Enjoy pet training demonstrations, a red carpet ⭐️ Pet Parade, and vendors featuring pet food, healthcare products, and services.

Adoptable dogs, cats, and birds are expected on site, with some paperwork required.

All fur babies 🐕 are welcome. Dogs must be on a leash at all times.

🗓️ Sat 2/21 - 10am-1pm

Tamarac Park
7501 N. University Dr.
Tamarac, FL 33321

Bone Appetit
Goldberg’s Deli & Bagels

Goldberg’s Delicatessen and Bagels 🥯 serves fresh bagels, classic deli favorites, and comfort food that earns strong local reviews. Guests often mention big portions, reliable quality, and friendly service.

Dog parents 🐕 will love the roomy outdoor seating that makes it easy to dine with your pup nearby.

Goldberg’s Deli & Bagels
2701 E. Oakland Park Blvd.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33306

Take Me Home!
Change A Life Today

Charlie is a 1 1/2 year-old terrier mix with a great balance ☯️ of energy and affection. He starts the day with yard zoomies, spends afternoons playing and soaking up snuggles, and winds down quietly beside his people.

Adopted as a puppy 🐶 and returned through no fault of his own, Charlie is ready for a real forever home. He is loving, hopeful, and waiting for someone to choose him.

Everglades Angels
1-800-511-DOGS
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312

Our Fans
Pack Spotlight

👋 Meet Cookie. A 6 1/2 month-old ShihPoo with a whole lot of charm. Thanks to Rhonda for sharing a photo and joining the pack.

👋 Meet Sadie. A rescue from Suncoast Basset Rescue. This photo is from the holiday season. Sadie paused to enjoy the photo op and owned the moment.

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Howl Out
Biscuits With Benefits

Bone Appetit Leo focuses on honest food made with clean ingredients and no preservatives, at prices families can feel good about. The goal is simple. Quality, care, and love ❤️ in every bite.

You can often find Bone Appetit Leo at local events, meeting dog parents, sharing samples, and connecting with the community in person.

Attention Dog Business Owners

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Fido's Forecast

Friday
🌤️ 81 🌡️ 68 | Warm & Sunny

Saturday
🌤️ 80 🌡️ 69 | Warm & Sunny

Sunday
🌤️ 83 🌡️ 70 | Warm & Sunny

Paws Up: Warm weather sticks around for a few days. Enjoy the break. A cold front is waiting its turn next week.

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