Bark ATL's Picture of the Week!!

Um, Raisin. We don't drown our friends.... Good thing Lucky is an expert at doing the dog paddle!

Adoptable Pet of the Week!!

This week our highlighted adoptable pet of the week is Lola! She is available through Atlanta Pet Rescue.

Lola is a 3 year old female Pekingese mix who weighs 14 pounds. This sweet girl came to us from an animal control facility that picked her up as a stray. Lola has the cutest underbite. She also has an amazing personality to go with her looks. Lola has been relaxing while all the other dogs at our facility run around and play. She loves attention from people, she will get up from her blanket and greet you with her tail wagging from side to side. Lola will be a great companion for her loving human!

Click here to read more about Lola. Let's help her find her forever home!!

Kit's Birthday Bash at Barl ATL!!

Kit turned two years old this past Tuesday and we were more than happy to help her celebrate!!

Some of Kit's best friends were in attendance. The guests of honor were Finley, 

 Finn,

Harley, 

Raisin, 

and Kit's next door neighbor, Teddy!

First up was some ice cream. 

Everyone loved their Lick-A-Lots!

 It sure was a welcome treat on such a hot day!

And after the ice cream comes the pupcakes!!

They were a huge hit as always.

Finn is such a lady! She eats her pupcakes so daintily!

Don't let this silly face fool you! Harley LOVED his pupcake and wanted more. He gave this face after he was told they were all gone!

Now it's party time!! Finley is ready to take Kit for a whirl on the dance floor.

After he properly asked her to dance it was on and a fun time was had by all!

Teddy is the best at Hokie Pokie!

Oh Finley! The hat goes on your head, not your ear!!

Happy 2nd birthday Kit! What a fantastic party. We hope you had as much fun as we did. :)

Bark ATL's Little Student of the Week: Kit!!

Hi everybody!! My name is Kit and I am Bark ATL's little pup student of the week and I am so excited!! This has been the best week EVER. My birthday was yesterday and I had the coolest party with all of my friends at Bark. Kristina said she will put pictures on tomorrows blog post.

So, more about me. I am a Carin Terrier and I just turned two yesterday. I was your typical puppy. I liked to chew on things and play. My mom says some days I am more like the Wicked Witch, not Toto....

Guess that explains my howl-o-ween costume!

But come on, how could you not love this adorable face?? Trust me, it's gotten me out of a lot of trouble!

I was very fortunate to learn from my big brother, Wolfie, before he went to heaven. He tried to teach me to share but I have a mind all of my own!

I loved to share naps with him though. Toys not so much.

One of our favorite things to do was sit in the yard and watch the cars and people go by. I miss him but I know we will see each other again one day. Till then I am trying to be good and follow the advice he gave me. I hope I'm making you proud!

I'm so happy that my mom brought me to Bark ATL! I was lonely in the house all day while she was at work. Now I have lots of friends to keep me company. You know what else I like about Bark ATL?? The cool costumes and photo shoots!!

I love to take pictures!! I am always smiling so it fitting for me to be a super model. I really think I should be the next face of Bark ATL. What do you think??

Here are a few images from my rockin party yesterday. Look at how happy I am!! Birthdays are the best days.

Here I am with my besties Raisin and Finley. Uncle Morgan was teasing us with the pupcakes in order to get a good picture!

Finally! The yummy goodness was all mine. You wouldn't think it by looking at him but Uncle Morgan can bake!!

Well, that's enough about me for now. It's time to go outside and play in the pool!! Kristina said she needs the computer back so she can do some work anyway.

AWESOME job Kit!! Thanks for writing this so I could take the rest of the crew outside. You're the best and we all love you!! :)

Kuranda Beds at Bark ATL!!

We have had several people ask us what kind of beds we provide for their dogs while they stay at Bark ATL. We use Kuranda beds! Never heard of them before? Well let me tell you why we prefer them to the standard pillow bed.

Unlike filled beds that can clump and become uneven, Kuranda dog beds are vet recommend to help prevent joint-related difficulties and eliminate ugly elbow calluses too.

Veterinarians recommend this bed as especially beneficial for pets who suffer from hip problems, arthritis or aging. Because the bed supports the dog up off the floor it is easier for elderly dogs to get up from the bed than from the floor or very low beds. It provides firm support and an elevated barrier from cold, drafty or hard floors. The hammock design provides orthopedic comfort good for healthy hips and joints for dogs of all ages and prevents ugly elbow calluses caused from laying on a hard floor. Your dog may even choose his own Kuranda bed over yours! 

 

Traditional foam beds are a harbor for tons of dirt, pollen and other floor allergens! Unlike cushioned beds, Kuranda beds are easily wiped clean with a sponge. The entire bed can be hosed off outside or washed in the shower using soap and water. Vacuuming and mopping under the bed is a breeze.

Your dog can have his luxury and keep healthy and clean too! It's very difficult to wash any stuffed or foam filled bed but all the Kuranda Fleeces & Slipcovers are designed to be easily machine washable.

 

All information and images were found on Kuranda's website.

Bark ATL's Big Student of the Week: Dewey!!

Hi everybody! My name is Dewey and I am Bark ATL's big dog student of the week!! Pretty cool, huh? Kristina is busy right now so she told me to get started on the blog post. She doesn't normally let the students do this but I'm special. At least that's what my mama says. Oh, Happy Birthday Mom!! I promise to be on my best behavior and give you lots of love. 

Okay, back to me! I am about a year and a half old and am a shepherd mix. Pretty cute if I do say so myself!

When I was a pup I liked to chew on EVERYTHING!! Toys were fine but I would rather have chewed on furniture or shoes.

My mom and dad told me that was bad (I don't know why) and that I should chew on the toys they bought me. I love them so I did what they asked.

 The red ball was fine but I really liked my purple rope thing.

One of my favorite things to do is play in the mud! It feels so good. My mom and dad don't like me doing it because they say it makes me dirty and stinky. That's okay. The nice people at Bark ATL will give me a bath!

When I'm not rolling in the mud or playing with toys I like to chill with my dad. He's so cool. I hope I can be as cool as he is when I grow up. 

Sometimes the meaning of life gets me thinking. I know I was put here to do something great but I can't figure it out! My mom says I was put here to bring joy and happiness to their lives. I guess, but they make me happy too. 

When it all gets to be a bit much I like to curl up on my favorite bed and dream.

My favorite dream is the time I went to Bark ATL for my best friends Madison and Presley's birthday! We had so much fun playing. The pupcakes were de-lish!! I can't wait till my next birthday. I hope my mom lets me have a party at Bark ATL!!

Man, do you remember all that crazy snow we had this past winter?? It was so pretty. I wanted to go outside and see what it was all about. It tasted funny and was cold. Mom said not to eat the yellow snow. Not sure why, but that's okay. I don't like lemonade anyway. 

Now this is more like it!! I'm a pool kinda guy. The ladies like an athletic guy anyway.

I really love hanging out with my friends at Bark ATL. School is super cool! Uh oh. Here comes Kristina!!

You did a fantastic job Dewey!! Congratulations on being Bark ATL's student of the week. We all love you!!