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Today’s Highlights:
Pup Hack ❤️🩹
Barkworthy Events 🗓️
Featured Fetch 🐕
Bone Appetit 🥯
Nose To Know 🤔
Paws For Thought
“Your dog has no idea how much you got done today. They only know you came home, said their name, and made their whole day better.”
Pup Hack
The Calm Lick Trick
Spread a thin layer of plain pumpkin, plain Greek yogurt, or wet dog food on a lick mat or freezer-safe plate, then freeze it for later.
Use it when your dog needs a quiet reset, like during grooming, visitors, storms, or when they are getting a little too wound up. Lick mats give dogs a simple, calming activity and can help slow them down while they eat or enjoy a treat.
Barkworthy Events 🗓️
Know of a dog-friendly event? Reply and share it!
Dog Expo
This Will Be Bark’n Fun!
Grab your pup and head to Barkland Dog Park this Saturday for the Homes Fur Dogs Expo. 🎉 The day includes a live DJ, caricatures, contests, vendors, dog goodies, and adoptable pups looking for forever homes.
Be sure to stop by the Broward Bark tent to meet Dave, say hi, connect, and grab a few freebies 🎁 for you and your pup.
🗓️ Sat 5/16 - 9am-12pm
Barkland Dog Park
9245 Ranch Rd.
Parkland, FL 33067
Foam Party
Pups, Beats, And Bubbly Fun
BarkYard's Foam Party 🫧 is back, and your pup has a VIP spot on the dance floor. DJ Roberto will be bringing the heat, the foam will be flying, and the drink specials 🍺 will be flowing.
Bring your crew, bring your pup, and get ready for food trucks, pet vendors, and plenty of foamy fun in ☀️ Fort Lauderdale.
Pups must be registered, current on rabies, distemper, and bordetella, and dogs over 10 months must be spayed or neutered. Off-leash areas are 18+ only.
🗓️ Sun 5/24 - 5pm-10pm
BarkYard N’ Brews
817 NW 1st Street
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311
Paws & Pilates
Celebrate
Dog Moms' Day: Paws & Pilates brings together a feel-good 😊 mat Pilates class, adorable Dalmatian rescue pups, and a morning full of dog-loving fun in Ft. Lauderdale.
After class, stick around to play with the pups, shop vendors, sip free matcha and lattes, get a complimentary 💉 B12 shot, grab a swag bag, and take all the cute pics. Partial proceeds support Dalmatian Rescue of South FL.
🗓️ Sun 5/31 - 10am-1pm
Sol Haus
545 NE 13th St.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304
Wheels & Wags
For A Good Cause
Wheels 🛞 and Wags is rolling in with cars, dogs, food trucks, raffles, and plenty of tail-wagging fun. Bring your pup, check out the rides, grab a bite, and enjoy a dog-friendly event built for car lovers and their pets.
A $10 donation includes a raffle 🎟️ ticket, with 100% of proceeds benefiting UFAR No-Kill Pet Rescue.
Contact Nicole For Details:
954-536-4364
🗓️ Sun 5/24 - 11am-2pm
North Ft. Lauderdale Subaru
6606 N. Andrews Ave.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309
Beach Party
Dog-Friendly Fun
The Great American 🇺🇸 Beach Party is bringing live bands, a car show, a kids zone, art, sand sculptures, and patriotic fun to Fort Lauderdale Beach. It is a free beachside celebration with plenty to see, snack on, and stroll through.
Dog parents, heads up - dogs are not allowed on the beach sand area, but they can enjoy the surrounding event areas with you. So your pup can still tag along, just keep those paws 🐾 off the sand.
🗓️ Sat 5/23 - 11am-6:30pm
Las Olas Oceanside Park
3000 E. Las Olas Blvd.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
Target Giveaway
Free Pet Kits
Target 🎯 is giving away FREE pet kits on Saturday, May 16, while supplies last. These tend to go fast, and some stores may run out early, so you may want to make that Target run sooner rather than later.
The kits include treats, samples, and other pet goodies. Basically, your pet just gave you the perfect excuse to wander the aisles at Target this weekend.
🗓️ Sat 5/16
Pup Perks
Attn: Broward dog parents - new rewards just dropped.
The Scratch & Save game is free to play and takes 10 seconds.
Tap. Scratch. Claim. Your pup will thank you!
Beyond Broward ☀️
Just A Sniff Away!
The World Pup
World Pup 🐾 is bringing a fun dog-loving event packed with food trucks, pet adoptions, games, activities, giveaways, and local pet retailers. Expect plenty of tail wags, happy pups, and a little friendly soccer-style ⚽ fun.
Guests can check in at the welcome tent for a free poop 💩 bag holder and a chance to enter their dog in the World Pup match. Free to attend, but registration is encouraged so they can plan for all the furry friends and their humans.
🗓️ Sat 5/30 - 9am-12pm
Haulover Park
14200 Collins Ave.
Miami, FL 33133
Bone Appetit
Maple And Cream
This family-owned spot is a go-to for 🥯 breakfast, brunch, and lunch, serving up modern twists on favorites in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere.
Their shaded, dog-friendly outdoor seating makes it the perfect place to enjoy a meal with your pup. 🐶 Check out their Instagram for some insanely delicious dishes and treats - you’ll be drooling before you even get there!
WARNING: Dangerous Desserts! 🍰 Maple and Cream isn’t just brunch - it’s an experience. With gourmet twists on your favorite comfort foods, this spot is a must-visit. Bring your pup, your appetite, and maybe some stretchy pants! 😋
Maple And Cream
375 N. University Dr.
Plantation, FL 33324
Take Me Home!
Change A Life Today
🪪 ID: 22170571 🪪
Elijah is a cute little Chihuahua/Terrier mix with a friendly 😀 personality and plenty of charm packed into a small package. He is good with kids, good with dogs, housetrained, up to date on shots, and already ✂️ neutered.
This little guy sounds like the perfect companion for someone looking for a lovable pup to share everyday life with. Meet Elijah, and you may fall in love ❤️ before you even finish saying hello.
Visit UFAR to adopt Elijah.
UFAR Animals Rescue
364 S. State Rd. 7
Margate, FL 33068
Nose To Know 🤔
Wet Noses Work Better
That wet dog nose is not just from drinking water like a maniac. The thin layer of mucus on a dog's nose helps absorb scent chemicals, while the moisture helps trap scent particles and makes smells easier to detect.
So when your pup jams a cold, wet nose into your leg, they are not being rude. They are operating high-end sniffing equipment with no respect for personal space.
Our Fans
Pack Spotlight
Yara
Bennett
👋 Theresa sent in this sweet photo of her new puppy, Yara, who is already getting the full Broward Bark experience. She said the newsletter has been helpful for finding local events. Big bark out to C-P.A.W.W. at FAU for helping bring this adorable new best friend into Theresa's life.
👋 Meet Bennett, the adorable 13-week-old Mini Goldendoodle and one very fluffy little rookie. He may be too young for events right now, but give him a little time - this sweet pup is already looking forward to getting out, making friends, and joining the fun around town.
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Popular Clicks & Searches
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Amazon Addict
Straight From My Cart
I’m trying these Full Moon dog treats 🥩 after spotting them 37% off on Amazon at the time of this post. They come in beef, chicken, and duck, and they have a 4.8-star rating with over 4,153 reviews, so I figured they were worth a 🐽 sniff.
They’re made in the USA with human-grade ingredients, no grains, corn, wheat, soy, glycerin, by-products, artificial flavors, preservatives, or colors. I like that the beef version uses free-range beef and simple ingredients like cassava root, ground celery, and rosemary extract.
My dogs have not given their official tail-wag review yet, but I have a feeling this bag may not last long.
Furcast
Friday
🌤️ 90 🌡️ 75 | Sunny
Saturday
🌥️ 89 🌡️ 77 | Steamy
Sunday
⛈️ 88 🌡️ 79 | Cloudy & Rainy
Fido Says: Florida skies look mostly normal, which means anything can happen by the time your dog finds the perfect potty spot.
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