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:  Scattered showers and thunderstorms. High of 74. WNW winds shifting to NE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%.  “C”

SUNDAY:  Overcast. High of 68. Keeping us cooler- Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph. “C”

LABOR DAY MONDAY: Partly cloudy. High of 73. “A”

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

Will your dog get dementia?

In the UK, a ‘dog housing crisis.’

Does a Dog’s Size Predict Its Hearing Sensitivity?

We love a happy ending.

Two-Thirds of Dog Owners Want to Get Pets Involved in Their Wedding Day.

A Dolly Parton wig for dogs? Doggy Parton could turn your pet into the Queen of County. Watch CNN video.

Meet the 10 Finalists Competing for the World’s Cutest Rescue Dog Crown — and Vote for a Winner.

VIDEO: From GoPro…

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

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See ya, BARK, next Saturday!