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This morning, we hosted our second Arthritis Awareness Week Facebook Livestream with where Dr. Hannah Capon and Dr. Kathy Murphy talked about the Power of the Brain and Masking Pain.    Were you able to see today’s interview? Together, Dr. Capon and...

This morning, we kicked off Arthritis Awareness Week with our first Facebook Live  where Dr. Hannah Capon and I talked about the impact arthritis can have on your dog’s quality of life. Dr. Capon also mentioned a few helpful resources we wanted...

For many dog owners, their dogs are the center of their world. Sometimes there are no words for the feelings you have towards your four-legged best friends. Luckily some people have already put such feelings into quotes. Since dogs are the center of our world here at Big Barker, we decided to pull our favorite dog quotes.

It’s absolutely heartbreaking when something bad happens to your dog, let alone the sinking feeling you get when your dog is lost and you can’t find them. This was the case when Zoe, a 15-year-old lab mix, was missing. Her family of five was absolutely heartbroken when they found out that their deaf dog, Zoe, and their other dog Ameila had escaped from the backyard.

Last week we hosted our second annual Big Dog Summer photo contest... and were BLOWN away with some of the awesome photos we received! We loved seeing hundreds of adorable pups share their favorite ways to spend the summer! Meet our Top 10...

The tale of dogs and cats is sometimes full of conflict. However, this story has a different tune. Spike and Max are the best of friends.

If you’re thinking about getting a new dog, there’s so much to consider. What breed? Puppy or adult? What kind of food should they eat? Do they need obedience training? Then, once you have your new dog, there are so many first to experience with...wait a minute, what’s their name? 

What started as a typical summer beach day nearly ended in tragedy when the weather turned and swept eight children hundreds of feet from the shoreline. While the children played on inflatable rafts, strong waves quickly pulled them 330 feet away from the sandy beach.

After a long day of work and running around, a good night’s rest full of dreams is the perfect way to end the day… but have you ever thought about what your dog dreams about? We asked our Big Barker community what they thought their dogs dreamed about and here are the top answers!

All dogs have different quirks and a personality all their own — Chowder is no exception. Chowder’s foster mom describes Chowder as pretty gross and quirky. These qualities became an important consideration when it came time to write Chowder’s adoption post.

When dogs are abandoned or never had a family to call their own, they have to fend for themselves just like this rescued pup. When rescuers found this handsome black dog, they watched as he squirmed through a hole under a house.

In British Columbia on a hobby farm lives a yellow labrador named Moose. Moose is a brave dog with an unexpected hobby. Peter, Moose’s owner, has bee hives in his backyard and noticed Moose’s fascination with the hives. Peter decided to look into getting him his own bee suit.

Although the Big Barker Community is made up mostly of dog owners and their pups, there are many other members of the community too. Did you know that Big Barker beds aren’t just for dogs? Just look at some of these other animals using a Big Barker bed. 

When most four year olds get an allowance they may decide to spend their hard earned money on toys or treats. But when Jaxton got his allowance, he had a different idea. Jaxton always had a special place in his heart for animals and was so excited when his mom told him they were going to adopt a dog.

Meet Heaven! When she was rescued by Jackie from the Kentucky River Regional Animal Shelter, she was skittish, scared of strangers and frightened by loud noises. Jackie wanted to find a place where Heaven would be comfortable and start to come out of her shell. Queue Home Depot.

When Alexandra was younger, she often struggled to make friends because of her shyness. However, like many know, getting a dog can change your life for the better. That was just the case with Alexandra. She got her first dog, named Gizmo, when she was 14 years old and she taught him some tricks.

Summer is here which means it’s finally time for fun trips and vacations! Whether you’re planning a road trip or going to a far off destination, you can’t forget your canine companion’s essentials! We asked the Big Barker community what their top ten travel essentials are, and here are their answers.

Life sometimes throws terrible things at you but having friends who understand these struggles makes life easier. Just take Chloe, a 9-year-old Shih Tzu who was living in a terrible environment. Her previous owner wrapped her back paws to stop them from scratching which cut off her blood flow to her legs.

When Bryson Kliemann’s puppy, Bruce, got diagnosed with a dangerous viral infection, the 8 year old wanted to help. As a collector of Pokémon cards, Bryson knew the cards were selling out all over the country and their prices are soaring. To help his puppy, Bryson made the selfless choice to sell his cards to help with his dog’s medical bills.

After more than a year without any events, the Big Barker team was thrilled to be in the company of 30 K-9s and their handlers last week. We couldn't think of a better way to kick off summer than with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office at the Elmwood Park Zoo for a very special donation event.

Losing a dog is one of the hardest things in life. After Steve lost his dog, he was heartbroken and didn’t think he would be able to recover from this terrible loss. After several months, Steve decided to bring another dog into his life. While visiting his local shelter, he asked which senior dog was the most “unadoptable” — and that’s who he took home!