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: Partly cloudy. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High of 92.  Scattered thunderstorms during the evening becoming more widespread overnight. Potential for severe thunderstorms. Chance of rain 70%.“A” during the day, “D” in the evening.

SUNDAY: Scattered thunderstorms in the morning, then becoming sunny late. High 83. “B-”

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

Should I Take My Dog Out In This Heat?

US marshals hunt man wrongly released over shooting of Lady Gaga’s dog walker.

The country where having a pet could soon land you in jail.

Yves Lampaert fumes after dog unleashes Tour de France chaos.

Dog rescued by authorities and good Samaritan after being thrown off bridge into river.

One of the best dog stories of the year: U.K. Family’s Missing Beagle Mix Returns Home with Third Place Ribbon from Dog Show.

How often should I take my dog to the vet? And how to know if your pet needs a checkup. The answers…

How often should you bathe your dog? A guide based on breed, lifestyle and coat.

I slept with my beloved pit bull — until he tried to eat me alive.

Are you clumsy—or just mean? Your dog may know the difference.

Are you a helicopter dog parent? Then you should read this.

The Dog You Should Have Based on Your Zodiac Sign.

What was Demi Moore thinking?

Another story from the DOGS ARE AMAZING file.

PHOTO: Three-Legged Dogs Yet Again Take Over California park for Annual Picnic for ‘Tri-Pawed’ Dogs.

VIDEO: ‘My dress!’: Dog crashes owners’ wedding ceremony.

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

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See ya, BARK, next Saturday!