The Barkery

17/10/2022

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THE 2 MISSING GOLDEN RETRIEVERS
HAVE JUST BEEN FOUND
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09/10/2022

📡Announcement - Future of The Barkery.
It is with great sadness that we announce that The Barkery will be closing on October 31st. This has been an incredibly difficult and very sad decision - our hearts hurt today. Despite exploring all of our options and pouring time and energy into the Barkery, unfortunately, we are no longer able to financially support the Barkery’s growth, create a sustainable social enterprise, and offer the community the best version of The Barkery (the version you all deserve)!

We’ve absolutely loved meeting all of you and your pups over the last few years, and hearing firsthand that our work was actively helping dogs find a home through Christchurch - that’s what it’s all about. We truly feel like we have let the community down and wish we could continue to support you with our weekend operation.

We hope this isn’t a forever goodbye for the Barkery - we don’t know what the future holds - but it’s goodbye for now. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved, and now it’s time to focus on ourselves and our own doggos, and reflect on the journey.

We hope to celebrate what we have achieved and reminisce over our journey with you in these final three weekends. We are open to expressions of interest from people or organisations who would like to take over the operation of the Barkery.

With wagging tails and kind woofs - Jack and the team ❤

08/10/2022

🌞 Another stellar day to treat yourself and your dog! Some of you may have heard we had another break-in earlier this week where nothing was taken but all of our electrical cables were cut and sabotaged! After a cry for help KT Electrical Limited were on the scene in a matter of minutes - quickly replacing our cables and main board, ensuring we could be open for you this weekend! We couldn't do it without the amazing support of local businesses like KT so please give them a like and do your bit to support those that support our local community! 😀 🐾

07/10/2022

Meet the Hounds! 🐾
Tomorrow we are joined by our gorgeous Greyhounds As Pets NZ team.
We look forward to seeing you and hope to find these guys a new home! 🏡

29/09/2022

MEET LEO THIS SATURDAY! ❤🐕
Beautiful Leo is an enthusiastic, vibrant, and happy-go-lucky boy who craves human attention! We believe he is a Whippet/Staffy mix and at 8-months-old, he is already rocking his tiger stripes. Leo would LOVE to meet a potential furever family this weekend, could it be you? See below for the things that make Leo, Leo 😉

👉Obsession with trying to eat poo bags..
👉Ears that surprisingly, do fly away in the wind
👉His stripes seem to double as Velcro… wherever you are, he wants to be!
👉Rated 10/10 for his cuddles by our team. You can’t beat a Leo snuggle!

Leo is guaranteed to fill your life (as long as he is around) with laughter, affection, and adventures. He would love a buddy to explore with 😊 Leo will be joining us at The Barkery from 10 - 12pm! See you tomorrow ☕️🐾

https://dogwatch.co.nz/dog-adoption/leo/

28/09/2022

4 PAWS MARATHON THIS SUNDAY! 💪
The Barkery is proud to be supporting the 4 Paws Marathon this Sunday from 7am. This means we won't be at our regular location on the Sunday, but you are welcome to come and visit us at the event for your fix @ Bottle Lake Forest, Christchurch (Waitikiri Drive). We will still be at our usual location Saturday and would love to see you! Please pass this on! 🏃🏃‍♀️🐕 4pawsmarathon.co.nz/

Ice Cream Charlie
Empire Chicken
Further Faster
Pet Snuggle Sacks
Two Thumb Brewing Co
Southern Cross Health Society
PETstock
K9000 Dogwash Systems NZ
Eezapet - relieves the itch
PURE Sports Nutrition

Thorlos
Runners World

25/09/2022

This is so incredible - well done Dogwatch Sanctuary Trust and Bossy Boy!!!! 🙌🥰🏡

21/09/2022

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16/09/2022

MEET AROHA TOMORROW 🥰
Hi! I'm Aroha. That means LOVE in Māori! And, oh boy, do I have a whole lot of love to give! ❤

If you're looking for an energetic, playful hound full of life, look no further! 😃

Who said Greyhounds were lazy? Not me! I love meeting new doggos, going for walks and playing. If you want a challenge with plenty of paws-a-tive reward, I'm your girl.

This will be my second time at the Barkery and as much as I love their puppiccinos and treats, I really hope I'll find my furever home! 🏡

I'll be there on Saturday 17th Sept from 11am, meet me there?

https://greyhoundsaspets.org.nz/dog/89306/public

16/09/2022

MEET KURT TOMORROW! 🐾
Hi, I'm Kurt 😎 Don't let my disguise fool you. Yes, I am a Greyhound and, yes, I am this cute!

I like to describe myself as ‘zen’ as I have a very calm approach to the world, so if you’re looking a pooch who just enjoys being in your company – I could be your guy 🤔

Did someone say food? Treats are my love language, and I’ll be your best mate in no time if you reward me with a delicious snack.

I’m a sweet, young man, and I’d really like to find my forever human! Meet me at the Barkery on Saturday 17th Sept?

https://greyhoundsaspets.org.nz/adoption/we-need-homes

14/09/2022

MEET CHRIS THIS SATURDAY! 🏡❤
Hello! My name is Chris and I am a LITERAL giant puppy.
There's only one word everyone uses to describe me, and that's FUN!
I love playing with other dogs, big or small, have no awareness of personal space and love food treats. Let's be honest, aren't those three the best things in the world? Friends, constant cuddles and food!

I'm looking to take up space on your couch and your heart!

Please note: I have the concentration span of a toddler 😅 Can we meet? Come to the Barkery on Saturday, Sept 17th. I'll be the big goof ball greeting everyone at the door!

https://greyhoundsaspets.org.nz/dog/91796/public

13/09/2022

A few weeks ago we sat down with Susan and Bronwyn from Ray White Metro who sponsor the Christchurch version of Parkbench - to discuss our journey and reason for existing! Parkbench is a network of hyper-local neighborhood websites. Each neighborhood website is sponsored by one community-minded real estate professional who loves and cares about the community.

- Humbled they had some interest in what we are trying to do for our dog community. Check it out here, and give them a holler if you would like your business to be profiled. 🐾

We caught up with Jack Penniket, Founder of The Barkery Dog Cafe in Christchurch about the enterprise and its unique partnership to facilitate dog adoption...