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: UPDATED. …WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM CST SUNDAY…

WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches. Greatest snow amounts near the lake.

WHERE…Ozaukee, Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties.

WHEN…From noon today to 6 AM CST Sunday.

IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

TODAY: Cloudy with snow showers this morning and steady snow likely this afternoon. High of 21. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 90%. Snow accumulating 1 to 3 inches. Snow this evening will transition to snow showers late. Chance of snow 90%. 1 to 3 inches of snow expected.“F”

SUNDAY:  Cloudy skies early, followed by partial clearing. High of 23. “F”

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

VIDEO: Watch a sled dog’s journey back to racing after a tragic accident.

Dog shoots, kills owner.

Man who ran from crash scene was actually thankful upon his arrest.

Police dog accused of stealing officer’s lunch; his mugshot goes viral.

Timely question: Why Do My Dog’s Paws Smell Like Fritos? A Vet Shares the Answer and How it Affects a Pet’s Health.

What’s Behind the Craze for Designer “Doodle” Dogs?

American Kennel Club announces the top canine names in 2022.

The one change that didn’t work: every dog is an emotional support animal – except mine.

VIDEO: Animal shelter’s brutal honesty about ‘demon’ dog goes viral.

At our blog we just love a happy ending.

That’s it for this week. Thanks for stopping by. We’d really appreciate it if you forward this on to other dog lovers you know. Let them have some fun!

See ya, BARK, next Saturday!

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