The Barking Lot is a regular weekly feature of This Just In…Originally written by both my lovely wife, Jennifer and me, this blog brings you the latest news about our furry friends including articles, columns, photos and videos. Enjoy!

THE WEEKEND DOG-WALKING FORECAST: We grade the weather outlook for taking your pet outdoors.

TODAY:  Fresh snow fell overnight on streets and sidewalks. Cloudy with rain and snow mainly during the morning. Temps nearly steady around 36. Chance of snow: 40%. “F”

SUNDAY:  Cloudy skies. A few snow showers possible. Temps nearly steady around 32.  “F”

Time now for DOGS IN THE NEWS, canines that made headlines the past week.

Is Milwaukee really the worst?

Dog food recall expands.

Owners Who Chose to Remove Dog’s Eyes Over Treating Infection, Give Up Blind Pet After Surgery. UPDATE.

Dog Stranded on Log in the Middle of Alligator-Filled Florida Island Rescued.

This Glendale (WI) woman who saves dogs from the Milwaukee River also owns her own dog-focused business.

Battery Ingestion Can Cause Severe Damage.

Is Hand Sanitizer Safe For Dogs?

This month is…guess what?

Biden’s German Shepherd To Be Celebrated With ‘Indoguration.’

Yes, You Can Dogsled in Wisconsin.

STORY and VIDEO: Canines in dog wheelchairs have fun in the snow.

PHOTO: The Wisconsin State Journal has posted some of its memorable photos of 2020. Here’s one of them. Doug Endres, of Madison, and his 2-year-old golden retriever, Bosco, look out over Lake Monona near the mouth of the Yahara River at a spot they visit often in Madison, Wis., Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNALAMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL

This one’s very, very strange.

That’s it for this week. Thanks for stopping by.

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See ya, BARK, next Saturday!