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: Mostly cloudy. High of 62.  “C” Tonight: Scattered thunderstorms early, then mainly cloudy overnight with thunderstorms likely. Gusty winds and small hail are possible.

SUNDAY:  Partly cloudy. High of 77. “A”

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

Wash. Post: Dog-walking injuries may be more common than you think.

Discarded joints pose hazards for dogs.

Can Dogs Have Sleep Disorders?

Allergic to your pet? There’s help.

VIDEO: Marine service dog handler honors late companion.

Homeless Dog Knocks On Every Door In Neighborhood Looking For A Forever Family.

This New Pet-Friendly Private Jet Firm Will Fly You and Fido Across the Globe.

This 8-year-old Oak Creek (WI) police officer will be retiring this month.

Who let the dogs out?! The story of St. Louis CITY’s new dog-friendly seating.

A very good girl deploys on carrier Ford: Sage the therapy dog.

‘A clever boy’: Rescue dog in Ireland escapes new owner, walks nearly 40 miles back home.

Dog Show 101: What’s what at the Westminster Kennel Club.

VIDEO & ARTICLE: Wiener Dog Derby to be featured at Tampa Riverwalk this weekend.

Staffordshire dog statues back in vogue with TikTok generation.

New Hampshire firefighters free dog with head stuck in tree.

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

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See ya, BARK, next Saturday!

Nick and Michele Koutsoftas boarding a K9 Jets flight with Albert, their reluctant 2-year-old Rhodesian Ridgeback mix. Photo: Clark Hodgin for The New York Times