THE BARK BLOG

Gemini's waiting in Marion. Also: is "dog mom" a real title or just a Hallmark card? We investigate, sort of.

Pauly's adoption fee is covered. Now he just needs a couch. Also: what to grab before the sirens go off, and the story that started it all.

Meet Anubis, an adult male Cane Corso available for adoption at the Stark County Dog Warden Division in Canton, Ohio. Big dog. Bigger heart. His forever home is out there.

Fern is a petite young hound who’s already lived through more than she should have, but you’d never know it from her sweet, silly charm. Dumped at a dumpster and now working through heartworm treatment, she’s still all hope and softness — the kind of dog who believes her person is out there and worth waiting for.

Princess is, by every available account, a sweet dumpling of a lady. She's the full-time office dog at the kennel, she loves belly rubs, and she will absolutely do a victory lap over a favorite toy. Stuffies, consider yourselves warned.

Zephyr came to the shelter carrying a past we'll never fully know — but his spirit tells the whole story. He wagged so hard he developed happy tail requiring amputation. His response? He just started wagging his whole body instead.

Josie is stressed, overwhelmed, and not eating — which matters more than usual because she's heartworm positive and needs daily medication to keep her treatment on track. She doesn't need perfection. She just needs a chance.

Enid is almost two and has already been through more than any dog should before their second birthday. But instead of shutting down, she opened up — and she's been proving her resilience ever since. Her hard part is done. Now it's your turn.

Walker is athletic, smart, affectionate, and has been sitting in a shelter while people walk right past him — because he's black. Black Dog Syndrome is real, and Walker is living proof. Here's why that needs to change.

Gemini is young, energetic, and has opinions — mostly about crinkle toys, prefilled bones, and idle time (she's against it). She needs an active home with room to run, and she's ready to be someone's adventure dog.

Pauly is a bit of a mystery — in the best way. Born at Precious Paws Animal Rescue and never lived in a home, he's full of life, full of love, and ready to learn the ropes with the right person. Oh, and his adoption fee? Fully covered.