The Barkley is currently involved in the development of a reality television show concept based on our staff, clientele and, of course, our pet guests. The character-based series promises to keep both animal lovers and non-animal lovers continually entertained and wanting more. Stay tuned for more details. We'll be back after these messages.

FINALLY......a new SMALL DOG Day Camp will be open starting October 1st. This "special-sized" play area is perfect for dogs 20 pounds and under and is isolated from big dogs with big attitudes. For more information or reservations, please call our front desk during normal business hours.

Woofstock is Northeast Ohio's largest (and coolest!) one-day outdoor festival for dogs and their people. Join The Barkley in all of the day's fun, activities and contests. Make sure to team up with your pooch and friends by collecting pledges for the Trivia Trail Dog Walk (approximately 1.5 miles). Woofstock is an annual event which helps raise funds for the homeless animals of Geauga County's Animal Rescue facility, Rescue Village.

The canine flu virus is a relatively new illness for dogs - similar to the influenza virus in humans. It is spread through direct contact and symptoms include coughing, runny nose, and sneezing. Although there are currently very few cases in Northeast Ohio, prevention is always the best way to ensure the canine virus remains a non-issue in our area.  Please discuss your dog's candidacy for the vaccine with your veterinarian.  It has been tested on thousands of dogs of all ages with no reported side effects.  The full vaccine consists of two initial injections and then an annual booster.  We do not require this under our vaccination policy; however, because there are little to no downsides to the vaccine, we highly recommend it (as a precautionary measure) to all dogs who may be exposed to others via vet offices, groomers, day camps, parks, kennels, sidewalks, or other canine populated places.

As of September 1st, our Web Cam monitoring feature has been replaced by a password protected system which restricts viewing to those who have current pet guests utilizing our facility. This not only frees up bandwidth and increases speed for users, but more importantly, this change provides an additional layer of safety and security for our clients and their precious pets.

Cleo lost her home when her owners, two disabled sisters, lost their home to foreclosure. As a result, S.A.F.E. (Safety for Animals and Families in Emergencies) rescued Cleo and placed her at The Barkley, where she is temporarily being cared for.  Cleo now needs to find a loving home. She loves people and would do best in a home without other dogs due to dog induced trauma that she exprienced earlier in her life. She is believed to be about 4 years old. If you or anyone you know is interested in finding a home for Cleo, please contact Mitch Shaheen at (440) 248- BARK.