Tommy’s Barkers Pet Care

10/17/2025

Westie got groove!

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10/13/2025

Tells you a lot about a person and a dog.

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“It came to me that every time I lose a dog, they take a piece of my heart with them and every new dog who comes into my life gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog and I will become as generous and loving as they are.” Diane Keaton
RIP ❤️

10/06/2025

Thank you for your service.

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Photo of the Day: After the bushfires in Australia in 2019, many wild animals, including koalas, were hurt and had no place to go. Australian soldiers stepped in to help.

Each soldier, sitting in uniform, carefully held a rescued koala wrapped in a blanket. They fed them, comforted them, and gave them the care they needed to heal.

This is what a soldier is truly about. Their strength isn't measured by the battles they fight, but by the lives they protect.

09/13/2025

Never forget the 4 Legged heros of 9/11

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On 9/11, a Labrador guide dog, led her blind owner, Michael Hingson, out of the Twin Towers, helping him survive against all odds

On the morning of September 11, 2001, Michael Hingson arrived at his office on the 78th floor of the North Tower. Blind since birth, he relied on his guide dog, a yellow Labrador named Roselle. She was resting under his desk when the first plane struck the building, crashing into the tower 15 floors above. The blast shook the walls. Smoke and panic spread. Yet Roselle did not move until Michael gave the command. Then she calmly rose and began leading him out.

The two made their way to Stairwell B. There were 1,463 steps between them and the street. Crowds pressed around them. Firefighters rushed past going up. The building groaned as if it might give way. But Roselle never wavered. Step by step, she guided her handler through the smoke and chaos. At one point, she even paused to greet a rescuer, her tail wagging as if nothing was wrong. More than an hour later, they reached the lobby.

By then, the second tower had been hit. As Michael and Roselle stepped outside, Tower Two began to fall. “It sounded like a metal and concrete waterfall,” Michael recalled. They ran into a subway entrance for cover. Minutes later, Tower One collapsed. The air filled with ash and glass. Yet Roselle kept moving, leading Michael 40 blocks through the dust until they found safety at a friend’s home.

Their survival story spread fast. Michael received calls from news shows across the country. People wanted hope, and Roselle gave it to them. She went on to become one of America’s most celebrated dogs, honored with the Dickin Medal, the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross. In 2011, she was named American Hero Dog of the Year.

Roselle lived until June 2011, passing away at the age of 13. Her story lives on in Michael’s book Thunder Dog and through Roselle’s Dream Foundation, which supports people who are blind. To this day, strangers still stop Michael in airports and say, “You’re the man with the dog from 9/11.” For him, that day proved one thing: trust and loyalty can shine even in the darkest hour.

09/30/2024

Dogs save lives and keep us safe! Adopt a rescue dog. You won’t regret it.

This past weekend, Officer Sean Portillo and K9 Deco joined the movie stars for the Golden Globes....well, they joined OUTSIDE the Golden Globes ⭐️ 🚔
In one evening, they completed 320 explosives detection sweeps of vehicles entering the area to ensure safety of all event staff, media, celebrities, and guests.
We love opportunities to support our partner agencies in ensuring community safety. Great job!👏

05/15/2024