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:  Windy with snow showers in the morning. Temps nearly steady in the upper 30s. Winds NNW at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of snow 60%. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph. “D-”

SUNDAY:  Partly cloudy skies. High around 55. Winds S at 15 to 25 mph. Higher wind gusts possible.“B-”

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

Do bad dogs have bad owners?

This should come as no surprise. NYC’s sidewalks covered in dog poop, rule for pickup hardly enforced.

Pet cats and dogs may help protect infants from food allergies, study suggests

‘I instantly started crying’: See the gift Chick-fil-A sent this customer after her dog died.

Dog From Iran Thought to Be Burned With Acid to Undergo Surgery at San Diego Animal Shelter.

Vets reveal the surprising ways you can cause your pups discomfort without realizing it.

DATELINE: My city of Franklin. The therapy dog spreading love across Milwaukee.

Barking Lot FLASHBACK: April 2022. Spencer. The Boston Athletic Association named him the official dog of the 126th Boston Marathon…

The update: Portrait of late Boston Marathon dog to be permanently displayed at arts center near starting line.

See How History’s Great Artists Painted Their Dogs.

Ralphie, the ‘demon dog’ of Niagara, has finally been adopted.

VIDEO: Dog quickly rethinks his decision to jump in the snow.

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

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See ya, BARK, next Saturday!