Hey, professional poop-bag carriers - your latest Broward Bark issue just rolled in.
Today’s Highlights:
Pup Hack ❤️🩹
Barkworthy Events 🗓️
Featured Fetch 🐕
Bone Appetit 🐟
Nose To Know 🤔
Paws For Thought
“Life is short. Take the walk. Let them curl up beside you. Stop for the belly rubs. Hold on to the little moments that mean everything.”
Once you see it, you can't unsee it!
Pup Hack
The Thundershirt DIY
Storm ⚡️ season is around the corner, and if your dog turns into a trembling mess every time the sky rumbles, you don’t need to run to the pet store. Grab an old 👕 t-shirt, snug it around your dog's torso, and tie or tuck the excess so it fits firmly without being tight. That gentle, even compression works much like a commercial anxiety wrap - at zero cost.
It will not work for every dog, but for many it can take the edge off fast. It’s worth trying before you spend $40 on a branded version.
Barkworthy Events 🗓️
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Pups & Pints
Pups, Pints And Prizes
Pups & Pints Yappy Hour 🍺 is happening this Saturday at Pompano Beach Brewing Company. Bring your pup and the family for a fun day with freshly brewed beer, local vendors, and plenty of dog-friendly fun.
There will be free pup cups 🍦 for the good boys and girls, and the first 20 humans who arrive with a pup will get a complimentary beer. You can also shop local vendors offering treats and goods for both people and pups.
Be sure to check out the 🏆 Best Dressed Dog Contest, and swing by the JaxPaw Designs booth for a chance to win a free personalized dog tag.
🗓️ Sat 4/4 - 2pm-6pm
Pompano Beach Brewing
3200 NW. 23rd Ave. #500
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Farmer's Market
Farm Fresh & Fur-Friendly
Book lovers and dog parents have a fun event to check out at the SW Ranches Community Farmers Market.
Bring a like-new, current bestseller and trade it for your next favorite read, whether that means a trending title, a page-turner, or a hidden 💎 gem. Kids books 📚 are welcome too.
Beyond the book swap, visitors can shop the market, grab specialty coffee ☕️ and treats, and enjoy a dog-friendly outing.
🗓️ Sat 4/4 - 10am-3pm
Farmers Market
16290 Griffin Rd.
Southwest Ranches, FL 33331
Easter Pug Meetup
Celebrate Easter With Pugs
Celebrate Easter 🐰 with the pugs of Broward County at Oakland Park Bark Park. The event will feature Easter treats, an Easter egg hunt with prizes, and bunny ears for a fun photo-op. It should be a playful morning for pugs and their people.
🗓️ Sat 4/4 - 11am-12pm
Oakland Park Bark Park
971 NW 38th St.
Oakland Park, FL 33334
Dog Walk
Snyder Park Meetup
Looking to get out for some fresh air 🌴 with your pup? This dog walk at Snyder Park is a nice chance to enjoy the trails, meet new people, and spend time with fellow dog lovers. The plan is to walk the park first, then wrap up at the dog park and lake.
Guests are encouraged to bring water 💦 for themselves, while waste bags and water will be available for the pups. It's also a great opportunity to help build a regular dog walking group for future meetups.
🗓️ Thur 4/16 - 9:30am-10:30am
🗓️ Thur 4/23 - 9:30am-10:30am
Snyder Park
3299 SW 4th Ave.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315
Donation Drive
Help Broward Shelter Pets
The Town of Davie is hosting a pet supply donation drive now through Thursday, April 9, 2026. Donations will help support the Humane Society of Broward County and the animals waiting for their forever homes.
Acceptable items include toys for dogs and cats, soft treats for dogs and cats, towels and blankets that are gently used, and wee wee pads.
Residents can drop off items at the locations listed on the Town of Davie website during the following dates and times.
🗓️ Dropoff Through 4/9
Beyond Broward ☀️
Just A Sniff Away!
Memorial Dog Walk
This Saturday, TREMBLE is holding a memorial dog walk in honor of Nicole, celebrating the things she loved most - movement, community, and dogs.
The gathering begins at 1:30pm with a 30-minute memorial walk, followed by time back at the studio to connect, share stories, and celebrate her life and legacy. All are welcome. Leashed dogs are welcome.
❤️ Shared in remembrance.
🗓️ Sat 4/4 - 1:30pm
Tremble - Mizner Park
201 Plaza Real #1209
Boca Raton, FL 33432
Featured Fetch
A Local Business Worth A Bark
Tailwaggers in Oakland Park is offering $15 off for first-time waggers for a limited time. Use coupon code TAIL15 or mention you saw this coupon on Broward Bark.
Tailwaggers offers full-service dog grooming, including bathing, haircuts, nail trims, and other grooming services to help keep your pup looking clean and feeling fresh.
Tailwaggers
1504 E. Commercial Blvd.
Oakland Park, FL 33334
Bone Appetit
H2Ocean Seafood
H2Ocean Seafood Market & Restaurant in Ft. Lauderdale looks like a great spot to grab fresh seafood 🐟 in a casual setting, and it’s very dog-friendly 🐕 too.
The restaurant describes itself as "your new favorite spot," with food made with care that blends tradition and creativity, so it works well for seafood lovers who want a relaxed meal without leaving their pup 🐾 behind.
H2Ocean Seafood
5975 N. Federal Hwy.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308
Take Me Home!
Change A Life Today
🪪 ID: 22216783 🪪
Meet Kira, a 1-year-old Chihuahua/Corgi mix with a shaggy coat and a sweet, gentle nature. This small girl weighs about 25 lbs and gets along well with kids, dogs, and cats. She is current on her shots and already spayed.
Shelter life has made Kira feel a little scared right now, but underneath that nervousness is a loving 🥰 pup who just needs patience, kindness, and a calm home to help her feel safe again. Give her a little time, and you may see her true personality shine.
See Kira's profile and apply to adopt her today!
UFAR Animals Rescue
364 S. State Rd. 7
Margate, FL 33068
Nose To Know 🤔
The Nose That Never Quits
Your dog's nose makes yours look embarrassing. Dogs can sniff up to 300 times per second, and here's the part that sounds made up but isn't: they breathe in and out at the same time through separate parts of their nose. Inhaling and exhaling happen simultaneously, which means scent collection never stops - not even for a breath.
For context, you stop smelling every time you exhale. Your dog never does. It's basically a biological search engine running a continuous scan while you're still buffering.
Our Fans
Pack Spotlight
Jaci
Banjo
👋 Meet Jaci, Kristi's adorable Shih Tzu and toy poodle mix who is almost 9 years old. This sweet girl loves beach days, making new friends, getting belly rubs, and enjoying her favorite snacks. Jaci sounds like a little bundle of joy with a big personality.
👋 Meet Banjo, Brandy's sweet boy and a pup worth every mile. Brandy made the 8-hour trip to adopt him, and it turned out to be one of the best decisions ever. Banjo loves everyone he meets, and in this photo he is looking extra handsome after a fresh grooming by Brandy herself.
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