Bark To The Future

28/08/2025

Please sign and share 🤬🤬🤬

Appoint 24/7 PCC Wildlife Wardens in Canoe Lake Park to Prevent Animal Abuse

28/08/2025

Some of our recent pup clients we’ve had the pleasure of pampering 🐾
To book your dog or cat in for a pamper, just drop us a message, call/text, or book online through Fresha!

Sorry we’ve been a little quiet on here recently, especially after losing Midnight 🐱💔
Thank you so much for your patience and the kindness & understanding you have shown us during this difficult time. We really do appreciate our lovely clients, both human and pup 🥰💜

18/08/2025

As some of you may know, our 15 year old cat, Midnight passed away suddenly last night.
We are absolutely heartbroken and devastated by his passing so we will be taking a few days to grieve.

Please understand if it takes longer to reply to messages but I will get back to you as soon as possible.

Here is our handsome boy, we miss him so much already and life will never be the same again 😔
RIP bubba, we love you and hope you’ve done your zoomies across the rainbow bridge to our darling, Figaro 🪽🌈💙

10/08/2025

08/08/2025

Is anyone or does anyone know anyone who may be interested in buying this barely used blaster? We’re looking for £175 or we’re open to sensible offers!

07/08/2025

We had such a good week last week with some of the sweetest pups!
They help remind us of why we do what we do 🥹💜

26/07/2025

Here are a few of our recent visitors looking extra cute after their grooms 💜
Thanks to all the dogs (and their humans!) for keeping us company! 🐾
If you’d like to book in, just send us a message, give us a ring or use Fresha via https://www.fresha.com/book-now/bark-to-the-future-jy3r6blv/all-offer?share=true&pId=1474009

26/07/2025

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An open letter in response to the The Kennel Club UK Guidance on dogs who wear Yellow document relating to management of dogs at Kennel Club events.

To our wonderful community,

You may have seen the recent guidance from the Kennel Club regarding dogs attending licensed events who are anxious, reactive, or wear visible indicators — like yellow leads, or harnesses, to signal they need space.

As the founder of My Anxious Dog and the creator of the national awareness day campaign, I felt compelled to share my thoughts — not only as an advocate but as someone who lives with and loves an anxious dog every single day.

Bella, my cocker spaniel, wears yellow because she needs space. Not because she’s dangerous.
Not because I’m trying to shift responsibility.
But because I want to keep her safe and happy.
It’s a visual and respectful way of saying “please don’t rush us.”

The Kennel Club suggests that dogs like Bella may not be suitable for events if they wear this equipment.
But I ask — gently and honestly:

When someone wears a sunflower lanyard to indicate a hidden disability, do we tell them they shouldn’t go shopping, travel, or take part in events?

When a child has autism or ADHD, do we say they’re not allowed to join in, to be seen, to enjoy things — just because the world can sometimes feel overwhelming?

Of course we don’t.

We offer kindness.
We make space.
We adapt and support — because inclusion matters.
Because understanding matters.

So why is it different for our dogs?

Anxiety doesn’t make a dog unworthy of joy, of socialisation, of safe participation.
It’s part of a responsible training plan.
It’s prevention, not an excuse.

Many dogs who wear yellow can and do attend events safely — when organisers offer space, thoughtful layouts, and a little bit of empathy.
I’ve seen it work.
I’ve lived it.
I’ve spoken to hundreds of owners who finally feel seen, thanks to this simple colour.

We’d love to see the The Kennel Club UK and the wider dog community — embrace awareness, not fear.
To choose education over exclusion.
To recognise that dogs in yellow are still dogs.
They still deserve to experience life, with care, with boundaries, and with compassion.

Because awareness isn’t a loophole. It’s a lifeline.
And no one — person or dog — should be shut out for needing a little extra space.

With kindness and hope,
Sarah

25/07/2025

It’s now school holidays and children will understandably want to play football… but PLEASE raise your nets off the ground when you are not using them, especially at night..

We have had 2 hedgehogs in already today, the latest one is covered in hundreds of maggots, eating into her neck where she was trapped… she is in a terrible state 😢

This little one was also stuck in netting and was literally screaming in distress…he’s only a baby!

Please for the sake of hedgehogs and other wildlife…RAISE YOUR NETS!

If you could please sign this petition, we would appreciate it…
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/722303

21/07/2025

🚨 We also have some exciting news! 🚨

Our groomer, Caitlin, has completed a Cat Grooming Course and we will now be offering this permanently!
If your cat is in need of their claws being clipped or a bath because they got into something they shouldn’t have, we may be able to help!

Have a look at the two beautiful Sphynx cats, Mash & Bibble, we had in a few weeks ago for their first bath, dry and claw cut (been keeping this photo ready for this announcement 😅)

Get in touch to ask any questions or go straight to booking through Fresha via https://www.fresha.com/book-now/bark-to-the-future-jy3r6blv/all-offer?share&pId=1474009

21/07/2025

We had another birthday at Bark To The Future! Our Loki turned 3 yesterday, he had a lovely pamper and a fuss! We hope he had the best birthday! 🥳🎁🎉💜