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:  Sunny, along with a few afternoon clouds. High near 55. “B”

SUNDAY:  A steady rain in the morning. Showers continuing in the afternoon. High of 41. Chance of rain 70%. “D”

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

The National Dog Show winner is….

PHOTOS: Dog Show behind the scenes.

Mission to save canines left at the border: ‘It’s a huge problem.’

Police dog helps rescue 80-year old hunter after he fell into a Michigan river.

The Presence of a Dog Makes People and Places Seem Safer.

Dogs or cats? For highly emotional people, this animal may offer better support.

First responders adopt dogs they helped rescue from Wisconsin plane crash.

US soldier cares for injured dog overseas, now hopes to bring him home.

Owner of world’s oldest living dog has this advice.

The Most — and Least — Expensive States to Own a Dog.

Dog owner sends amusing apology letter to everyone her pet was ‘rude’ to at vets.

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

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See ya, BARK, next Saturday!