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:  Cloudy. High of only 24.  “F”

SUNDAY:  Partly cloudy skies during the morning hours. Becoming overcast in the afternoon. High of 29 . “D”

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

Northern Wisconsin snowmobiler hit sled dog ‘on purpose,’ breaking its leg, musher says. GoFundMe raises $25,000.

Is It Selfish for a Childless Family to Have a Pet Dog? The Pope gets backlash.

Better Business Bureau Warns Of Scams Involving Online Dog Sales.

Woman Accidentally Picks Up Wrong Dog from Pet Groomer.

Survey: Pet Spending Can Take a Bite Out of Your Wallet.

How Much Is a Dog’s Life Worth? A writer learns the hard way

OPINION: Last thing we need are new dog breeds.

Gift That Keeps Giving …new Betty White mural supports dog rescues.

A dog was stolen hours after winning Best of Breed. A family found the beloved pup days later. Here’s the story.

We just love a happy ending! And another.

If You See a Dog with a Red Collar, This Is What It Means.

This Dog Diaper Bag Makes Traveling with Pets Way Easier, and Users Say It’s ‘So Worth the Money.’

A Restaurant Review of the Kitchen Floor, Written by Me, a Dog.

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

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See ya, BARK, next Saturday!