Hey, dog parents - the new Broward Bark issue is here, so let's get rolling before your dog eats something that requires a payment plan at the vet.
👋 Next Saturday, Broward Bark will be at the Homes Fur Dogs Expo in Parkland, so stop by, say hi, and grab some goodies.
Today’s Highlights:
Pup Hack ❤️🩹
Barkworthy Events 🗓️
Featured Fetch 🐕
Bone Appetit 🐟
Nose To Know 🤔
Paws For Thought
“Your dog sees the version of you that is kind, trustworthy, and loved. That version is worth remembering.”
Pup Hack
Ding-Dong Detox
If your dog hears the doorbell and immediately turns into the head of home security, try recording your 🚪 doorbell sound on your phone and playing it at a low volume.
Reward your pup for staying calm, then slowly raise the volume 🔈 over time. With practice, the real doorbell may become less of a "sound the alarms!" moment and more of a "the humans can handle this" moment.
Barkworthy Events 🗓️
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Dog Mom Photo Op
Celebrate Dog Moms With Photos
Petco is celebrating dog moms with a 🌸 Mother’s Day Photo Op on May 9 from 2pm - 4pm. Stop in, snap a few cute pics with your pup, and show some love to the dog moms who do it all.
Before you go, search 🔍 for your local Petco and view that store’s event details to confirm participation.
🗓️ Sat 5/9 - 2pm-4pm
Dog Expo
Paws In The Park
Grab your dog and head to Barkland Dog Park for the Homes Fur Dogs Expo with a live DJ, caricatures 🎨 of you and your fur baby, contests, vendors, and more.
Shop 🦴 pet accessories, grooming services, and other dog-related finds while enjoying the day with your pup.
If adoption is on your mind, multiple agencies will also be on site with dogs ready to find their forever homes.
👋 Swing by the Broward Bark tent - say hi, meet the family, and take home some goodies.
🗓️ Sat 5/16 - 9am-12pm
Barkland Dog Park
9245 Ranch Rd.
Parkland, FL 33067
Puppy Power
Do You Love Puppy Breath?
If puppy breath is your love language, clear your schedule.
A Puppy Meet & Greet is coming up with adorable litters ready for their forever homes. Come meet the pups, ask questions, and see who steals your heart in person.
Completed and approved applications may be able to bring their new family member home the same day. Fair warning: self-control is completely optional.
🗓️ Sun 5/17 - 1pm-4pm
Everglades Angels Dog Rescue
41 E. Commercial Blvd.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33334
More Events 🗓️
🐕 Sunny Side Up Market - Huizenga Park is hosting a Community Market with local vendors, artisans, small businesses, food, and music in the heart of Downtown FTL. The event is dog-friendly, so bring your pup along while you browse, shop local, and check out the pet adoptions happening at the park.
🗓️ Sun 5/10 - 12pm-4pm
✌️ Chewy Summer Social - This dog-friendly summer event is bringing splash pools, cool treats, music, games, giveaways, and a Frisco pop-up shop, plus Chewy's attempt to set a world record for the largest dog pool party. This one is worth the drive!
🗓️ Sat 5/9 - 10am-1pm
City Notice
The Ft. Lauderdale Air Show is back this weekend, May 9-10, bringing high-flying action, beachside views, and plenty of noise to the shoreline.
Please leave your pets at home for this one. The loud jets, sudden booms, heat, and crowds can be scary and stressful for dogs.
🗓️ May 9-10
Ft. Lauderdale Beach
Beyond Broward ☀️
Just A Sniff Away!
Woofstock After Dark
Woofstock ✌️ After Dark is bringing a special evening market to The Barnacle, replacing the May 4th Woofstock event that had to be canceled.
The organizers apologize for the change and will honor prepaid May 4 Woofstock entrance and flower power portrait fees for this evening event.
Bring your pup 🐕 for a fun night with local pet vendors, doggie activities, food, cocktails, mocktails, and plenty of tail-wagging fun. The event supports Paw Patrol Animal Rescue 🛟 and the Barnacle park.
🗓️ Sun 5/24 - 5pm-9pm
Barnacle Historic State Park
3485 Main Hwy.
Miami, FL 33133
Featured Fetch
A Local Business Worth A Bark
When life gets busy, The Good Doggo & Co helps keep tails wagging 🐕 at home and around town. This local pet care company offers dog walking, pet sitting, overnight care, vacation visits, home boarding, dog park trips, and other helpful services for busy dog parents.
With more than 10 years of pet care experience, they focus on safe, reliable, and ❤️ loving care for pets while their humans are at work, away, or just need an extra hand. They serve several ☀️ Broward areas, including Plantation, Sunrise, Tamarac, Davie, Pembroke Pines, Cooper City, Weston, Miramar, and Southwest Ranches.
The Good Doggo & Co
P: 954-249-1109
Bone Appetit
The Cove Waterfront & Tiki Bar
The Cove Waterfront Restaurant and Tiki Bar in Deerfield Beach 🏖️ brings fresh seafood, coastal-inspired dishes, tiki bar drinks, and laid-back Intracoastal views together in one dog-friendly 🐕 spot.
Grab a seat outside, enjoy the waterway and marina views, and let your pup come along for the outing. Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome, making The Cove a nice pick for dog parents who want dinner with a side of waterfront breeze.
The Cove Waterfront & Tiki Bar
1754 SE 3rd Ct.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Take Me Home!
Change A Life Today
Meet Xena, a sweet and confident young pit mix 🐕 with the perfect balance of playful energy and cuddlebug charm. Born in November 2024, this 45-pound girl is spayed, up-to-date on vaccines, and good with dogs and children.
Xena is happy doing her own thing, but she also knows when it's time to curl up and soak in the ❤️ love. She's still being fully assessed, but her affectionate, easygoing personality makes her a wonderful candidate for many homes.
Visit Everglades Angels to adopt Xena.
Everglades Angels Dog Rescue
41 E. Commercial Blvd.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33334
Nose To Know 🤔
Yes, Your Dog Has Dreams
Dogs can dream just like people do, and those little sleepy twitches, paw kicks, and soft barks may be part of the show.
Smaller dogs tend to dream more often, but their dreams are shorter. Bigger dogs usually dream less often, but their dreams can last longer. So yes, your dog may be chasing squirrels, stealing snacks, or finally winning that fight with the vacuum cleaner.
Our Fans
Pack Spotlight
Charlie
Zeus & Charlie-Bear
👋 Kelly sent in this adorable photo of her boys enjoying some playtime. Meet Charlie, the 4-year-old Puggle, who looks like he takes toy duty very seriously - especially when snacks and belly rubs are involved.
👋 Meet Zeus, the XXL Blue Nose, and Charlie-Bear, the chocolate Lab - two handsome pups sent in by Renuka. One brings the muscle, the other brings the sweet Lab charm, and together they make a perfect match.
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What’s Clicking
Popular Clicks & Searches
🤣 Amusing search queries on Broward Bark:
🔎 my dog stares at me on the toilet
🔎 why does my dog lick the air?
🔎 my dog ate a crayon now what?
Amazon Addict
Straight From My Cart
I’m kind of in love with these pet glove wipes 🧤 because they make cleanup so much easier than those flimsy little sheets that fold, bunch up, and give up halfway through the job.
Since they slip right over your hand, you get better control and can clean deeper into paws, between toes, and around ears without wrestling with a wipe. They’re hypoallergenic too, which makes them a great quick-clean option for muddy 🐾 paws, post-walk grime, and dogs who think personal hygiene is optional.
Furcast
Friday
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Saturday
🌤️ 93 🌡️ 77 | Mostly Sunny
Sunday
🌥️ 92 🌡️ 76 | Partly Cloudy
Fido Says: Florida skies may be sunny, stormy, or both before your dog finishes sniffing one bush.
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