Should Your Dog Drink From Sligo Creek or Long Branch? What the E. Coli Numbers Actually Say
Should Your Dog Drink From Sligo Creek or Long Branch? What the E. Coli Numbers Actually Say If you walk your dog along Sligo Creek or Long Branch, you've probably watched them wade in, lap up some water, or chase a stick into the current without a second thought....
Pet First Aid Month: Be Prepared Before an Emergency Happens (April/May 2026))
April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month—a timely reminder that accidents and health issues can happen when we least expect them. Whether you’re a pet parent, pet care provider, or simply an animal lover, having a well-stocked pet first aid kit (and knowing how to use...
Poison Prevention Awareness Month: Protecting Pets Starts at Home
March is Poison Prevention Awareness Month—a timely reminder that many everyday household items can pose serious risks to our pets. From human medications and cleaning supplies to certain foods and plants, and most commonly these days, THC/CBD products, accidental...
Doodle Dynasty or Mutt Medley
We're posting this month's newsletter column "The Pawscription Pad" with Dogtor Adriene Edwards of PETSFirst TLC Veterinary Center in Silver Spring. Dogtor Edwards shared her thoughts on DNA testing. I always had a fascination with genetics, that is—the...
What Your Dog Walker Wishes You Knew in Winter
Winter is a beautiful season, but for dogs — and especially for the people who walk them — it comes with real challenges. As professional dog walkers, we spend long periods of time outdoors every single day, often in cold, wet, windy, or icy conditions. We wanted to...
Sound Matters: How Noise & Music Affect Your Dog’s Well Being
Recently, I went on a trip to visit friends with Baby James and hit the road with my Apple music playlist all set. Jimmy took quite some time to settle (actually sit down) and it didn't strike till I was 30 minutes into my beltiing that I realized he was simply...
Heroes without Borders: Celebrating Inspiring Dog Rescues
In light of adoption observances this month, we decided to spotlight a few international rescues who across the globe, work tirelessly to give abandoned, abused, and forgotten dogs a second chance. Their compassion, commitment, and creativity make the world a kinder...
Hypoallergenic Cats: Breeds and Facts To Know
Hypoallergenic Cats: Breeds and Facts To Know We were overdue for a cat feature so given this month hosts several cat observances, and given we received a tip on hypoallergenic cats, it all aligned. If you or someone you know is considering a cat (no not one injured...
Service, Therapy & Emotional Support Dogs – A Big Difference
Service, Therapy & Emotional Support Dogs - A Big Difference 🐾🐕🦺 In light of National Service Dog Month, we thought we'd stop to highlight a few very important distinctions. Three terms often used interchangeably are service dogs, emotional support dogs...
Ready, Set, Bark!
Text us today and mention the word "barketing" and get 10% off your first 2 weeks of service. Be sure to include your location (either exact address, closest intersection or building), days of the week for walking, cat care, or boarding dates desired as well as the age & breed of your pet. We'll get right back to you.
Washington, DC
Monthly Yappy Hour with Tito's Vodka at metrobar — Sun, Aug 9
Washington, DC. A monthly happy hour with cocktail specials, pet treats, and vendors; proceeds support the Humane Rescue Alliance.
🔗 Yappy Hour at The Stacks — Fri, Aug 14
Dry Dock Park, DC. An evening social with a live DJ, cocktails, cornhole, and giveaways while dogs mingle.
Maryland
Woof Wednesdays with the Chesapeake Baysox — Wed, Aug 5 & Aug 19
Prince George's Stadium, Bowie, MD. Leashed, vaccinated dogs are welcome at these Bark in the Park baseball games.
🔗 Cat Video Fest 2026 — Thu–Fri, Aug 6–7
Warehouse Cinemas, Frederick, MD. A family-friendly film screening of the best cat videos culled from submissions, sourced animations, and music videos — a portion of ticket proceeds benefits local cats in need. (Worth noting: this one's cat-themed rather than dog-themed, but a fun outing if your pup's okay staying home for a couple hours!) One heads-up on timing: Cat Video Fest runs Thursday and Friday (Aug 6–7) rather than the weekend itself — this coming weekend (Aug 8–9) it won't be showing, so you'd want to catch it before then.
🔗 Dog Days at Linganore — Fri, Aug 7 & Fri, Aug 21, 5–8pm
Linganore Winecellars, Mt Airy, MD. Select Friday evenings from May through September, the winery hosts local animal rescues on the lawn. 20% of purchases made during the event go to the featured rescue.
🔗 Pooch Pool Party — Sat–Sun, Aug 22–23
Upper County Outdoor Pool, Gaithersburg, MD. The pool opens exclusively to dogs to swim and play before winter closure.
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Doggie Paddle Swim — Sat, Aug 22, 9–10:30am
Whetstone Pool, Montgomery Village, MD. A one-day pool swim with access to the wading pool; every pup gets a "Puppachino" after. Registration required.
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2026 Puppy Plunge — Sun, Aug 23, 11am–2pm
YMCA Camp Letts, Edgewater, MD. SPCA of Anne Arundel County's annual beach bash — live music, food, vendors, and beach access for dogs. $15/car, proceeds benefit the SPCA.
🔗 Northern Virginia
Summer Renaissance Festival at Shipgarten — Sat, Aug 15
McLean, VA. A medieval-themed outdoor festival with games, food, a costume contest, an off-leash area, and pup cups. Fun for the whole family!!!
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