11.20.2024 My sweet Barkley boy is not much of a snuggler these days. He is very affectionate and likes to be near people, but he typically prefers to curl up on his doggie bed or on the sofa now, rather than my lap. This is definitely a change from his younger days, when he pretty much had to be in full body contact with someone at all times. I hate that this is yet another sign of Barkley’s age. Barkaboo and I have been the best of buds for over 13 years. The vet estimated

11.12.2022 I left the house to run one quick errand today and came home to this mess. While I was gone Barkley decided that something in the garbage smelled delicious and proceeded to knock over the trash can in pursuit of the scrumptious treat. He must have found what he was searching for, because when I came into the kitchen from the garage he was taking a peaceful snooze in his dog bed, surrounded by the mess he’d created. He jumped up when he saw me and ran to the living

11/24/21 Before adopting Barkley, I had my contractor install the smallest doggy door we could find. Then I went to the shelter looking for a dog who would fit through it. One look at Barkley and I knew he would not only fit the door, but that he was the absolute perfect fit for me. It was love at first sight. I sometimes wonder how Barkley made his way to the shelter. The vet estimated he was about 3 years old when I adopted him, and it seemed pretty clear that he’d had a ho

11.5.2020 I left school shortly after dismissal today. I was tired. It felt pretty good to just sit on my couch and let my busy brain rest for a bit. Of course my loyal pal Barkley hopped right into my lap. I’ve sure got a lot on my mind these days. I know many can relate. So, the Barkster and I just sat for a while. It was exactly what I needed.

11/9/19 I've actually spent every day of the past 8 and 1/2 years being thankful for Barkley. He's the perfect dog. I know I'm biased, but I'm pretty sure it would take approximately 4.2 seconds for him to win over even the most difficult of critics. I didn't really grow up with pets. We had a number of fish throughout my childhood and my sister had a few hamsters here and there, but I never became super attached. We did have a couple of cats for a brief time, but we discover