The Barkers Pet Center

06/16/2025

Our beautiful Louie has crossed over to the rainbow bridge. Louie we will miss your big smile that spread from ear to ear. You were big and bold yet you gently accepted our embrace. We will never forget you showing up in your homemade Halloween costume, blowing us all away. We wish you endless green fields and blue skies.

06/14/2025

It’s Customer Appreciation Week, where we get to celebrate all our wonderful two-and-four-legged clients! How? We’re throwing a pawty for YOU! Join us June 15-21 for contests, prizes, treats, and more! It’s going to be doggone great. Stay tuned for more details or give us a call for more info!

06/11/2025

Going away for the 4th? We’ll be happy to hang out with your pup! We’re having our own little 4th of July get together without any fireworks, loud noises, flashing lights, or scary commotion. We’ve got you and your furry family members covered.

Book today – spots are going fast.

06/03/2025

LET THE SUMMER BEGIN! 🌞

We've packed the month with tail-wagging fun, tasty treats, and adorable keepsakes!
Check out what we have planned for the month of June 🐾

🍽️ 6/6 - Vital Essentials Taste Test : Your pup will enjoy yummy samples of our
new premium brand - $10
🎨 6/09-6/13 - Father's Day Arts & Crafts : Paw print gift for our dog dads! - $10
☕ 6/11 - Puppuchino Day - Because every pup deserves a little frothy love - $5
📸 6/13 - Polaroid Pics : Cuteness captured with a vintage flair! - $5
🍎 6/16 - Apple Bobbing : Cool off and snack up! - $5
🍉 6/24 - Frozen Watermelon Treat - The coolest summer snack! - $5

Sign up at drop off, you don't want to miss out on the fun!

06/03/2025

LET THE SUMMER BEGIN! 🌞

We've packed the month with tail-wagging fun, tasty treats, and adorable keepsakes!
Check out what we have planned for the month of June 🐾

🍽️ 6/6 - Vital Essentials Taste Test : Your pup will enjoy yummy samples of our
new premium brand - $10
🍎 6/12 - Apple Bobbing : Cool off and snack up! - $5
📸 6/13 - Polaroid Pics : Cuteness captured with a vintage flair! - $5
🎨 6/16-6/19 - Father's Day Arts & Crafts : Paw print gift for our dog dads! - $10
☕ 6/18 - Puppuchino Day - Because every pup deserves a little frothy love - $5
🍉 6/24 - Frozen Watermelon Treat - The coolest summer snack! - $5

Sign up at drop off, you don't want to miss out on the fun!

05/28/2025

July 4th festivities often cause fear and anxiety and trigger escape reflexes in pets. Boarding will give your pet a quiet, safe space so you can enjoy the light shows without worry. But it’s a busy time of year, so board in advance to secure your pet’s spot!

05/21/2025

Planning a summer getaway? Don’t wait until it’s too late to book a boarding stay for your pets. We’ll keep them happy, safe, and smother them with love while you’re away. But spots fill up fast in the summer, so be sure to book as early as you can!

05/20/2025

Happy Veterinary Assistants Week! We are grateful for each and every one of you and all the Hard Work, Love and Compassion you show daily! We hope you all have a wonderful week and know how much you are appreciated!

05/19/2025

Happy Monday!

Treat of the Day: Peanut Butter & Apples!

Our pups are going nuts for this sweet and crunchy combo!Packed with tail-wagging flavor and a healthy boost of energy, it's the perfect midday treat for our furry friends.

05/08/2025

Just because our summer days are filled with work and chores doesn’t mean our pups need to sit around bored. Bring them to doggy daycare! We’ll keep them active and busy in a cool, clean environment. No summertime blues here. Spots fill up fast in the summer, so be sure to book as early as you can!

05/06/2025

Did someone say PAWGARITA?

Treat your pup to this refreshing "magarita" they'll love:

1 1/2 sliced cucumber
1 cup vegetable bone broth
1/2 cup Greek yogurt

Blend it all up + garnish with cucumber slices! Perfect for summer chill vibes with your bestie.

05/06/2025

If you’re going away for Memorial Day and can’t take your pet, leave them with us! We’ll make sure they get all the love, playtime, and pampering they need while you’re away. So, go enjoy. But spots fill up fast this time of year, so book today!

05/05/2025

10/21/2024

Last week was National Veterinary Technician Week! We are so beyond grateful for each and every one of our Vet Techs and loved celebrating all of you last week! Our incredible Technicians are multi-talented, compassionate advocates for all our furry friends - where would we be without them?

10/03/2024

We are so excited to welcome our newest DVMs to the Pack!

Dr. Nicholle Restrepo is joining the Sabal Chase Animal Clinic team in Miami, FL! She is passionate about creating lasting relationships with pets and their owners, ensuring that each visit is as stress-free and positive as possible. Her areas of interest include preventative care, dermatology and surgery. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from St. George’s University in 2021 and completed her clinical year at the University of Florida. She is USDA accredited and Fear Free certified. Dr. Restrepo is fluent in both English and Spanish. In her free time, Dr. Restrepo enjoys reading, gardening, and spending quality time with her husband, David, and their beloved pets, Lupita, Louie, and Peach.

Dr. Sarah Ainsworth Hendry is joining the Animal Health Clinic team in Baton Rouge, LA! She spent most of your childhood riding horses and showing dairy cattle, but it was not until high school with the help of her Assumption Ag Teachers that Dr. Hendry became interested in Veterinary Medicine. She graduated in 2016 with a degree in Animal Science from LSU. In 2020, she earned her Doctorate Degree from the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine. Her professional interests include Dermatology, Wellness Visits, and Internal Medicine. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, reading, attending rodeos, and chasing her adventurous toddler. She has two Basset Hounds – Augustus McCrae and Daisy Mae - along with one super mutt – Scout Lane.

09/11/2024

On this day, we honor the memory of 9/11 and the strength that carried us through 🐶❤️ Just as our pets offer unwavering comfort and companionship, let’s come together with compassion and support. Remembering the past, we cherish the moments of love and unity that bring us hope for the future.

08/15/2024

We are so excited to welcome our newest DVMs to the Pack!

Dr. Calabreese is joining the Hope Animal Clinic team in Marble Falls, TX! Dr. Rob grew up in San Angelo, TX, where he started volunteering at a local vet hospital and rescue as a teenager. He always had an interest in caring for animals and this was the first time he turned that interest into passion. In 2016 Dr. Rob graduated from the University of Glasgow School of Veterinary Medicine. In 2019 an opportunity to move to the Texas hill country presented itself and he took a position as Medical Director at a new hospital. Dr. Rob loves spending time with his wife and two children on their small homestead in Blanco.

Dr. Skinner is joining the All Community Animal Hospital team in Porter, TX! She graduated from Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2011. Once graduated, she moved back to her home area where she joined a general practice for approximately 10 years. She has special interests in dentistry, ultrasonography, and dermatology. She also enjoy playing sports, listening to music, and gardening during her spare time. She has 3 dogs and 5 cats who all fight for her attention.

Dr. Smith is joining the Purple Paws Pet Clinic team in Coronado, CA! Dr. Abi Smith recently graduated from the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. She and her husband are new to San Diego, having moved all the way from Michigan with their Basset Hound, Bill, and Leopard Gecko, Jerry. Dr. Smith spent most of her childhood outdoors, exploring the natural world around her. With her parents' encouragement, her passion for animals and the environment blossomed, inspiring her to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Smith enjoys vintage swing dancing and exploring nature through running, hiking, rock-collecting and bird-watching.

Dr. Benimana is joining the Nebel Street Animal Hospital team in Rockville, MD! Growing up Dr. Benimana was lucky to have a gentleman farmer father who transmitted to him the love and sense of care of animals. In 2004 he graduated from the University of Montreal, Canada with interest in Mixed practice, including farm animals and pets. He has advanced skills in Surgery and his other areas of interest are dentistry and internal medicine. Outside of veterinary medicine he enjoys travelling, spending time with his family watching movies, playing basketball with his youngest son or exploring new restaurants. He also loves jogging and landscaping.

07/12/2024

We are so excited to welcome our newest DVM to the Pack! Dr. Lauren Poulignot is joining the Dog Pawz Leawood/Prairie Village team in Prairie Village, KS! She grew up in Kansas City and is proud to be able to provide high quality, compassionate care to pets in her hometown. She graduated from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in 2012 and has been in general practice in the area ever since. Dr. Poulignot has a passion for ultrasound, surgery, dentistry, and preventative medicine, but loves any good challenge. She and her family reside in Louisburg with their menagerie of animals that include dogs, cats, tortoises, goats, cows, and horses. When they aren’t tending to their animals they can be found outdoors and enjoying family time.

07/04/2024

We're feeling paw-sitively patriotic this Independence Day, and we hope you are too! Nothing says 'freedom' like a dog's wagging tail. Happy 4th!

07/02/2024

We are so excited to welcome our newest DVM to the Pack! Dr. Hannah Lam is joining the Kings Crossing Animal Hospital team in Kingwood, TX! Dr. Hannah Lam grew up in Kingwood and is excited to be back. Prior to becoming an Associate DVM, she worked as a Vet Tech here at King’s Crossing. She is a loyal Aggie and received both her DVM and her B.S. in Biomedical Sciences from Texas A&M University. She is passionate about all aspects of veterinary medicine and enjoys building connections with people and their pets. In her free time, you’ll find her dancing, attending Aggie football games, trying new restaurants downtown, learning to play the piano, and training her Labrador and Husky.

06/19/2024

We are so excited to welcome our newest DVM to the Pack! Dr. Lia Gross is joining the Deer Creek Animal Hospital team in Phoenix, AZ, though she is originally from New Mexico! Dr, Gross graduated from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine and has been practicing in a primary care veterinary setting for over 10 years. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending time with her husband Jordan and their three dogs - Kylee, Dante, and Chaos.

06/03/2024

Due to the events of the F3 tornado that hit the Valley View & Sanger, TX area, the Animal Hospital on Milam Road's wonderful staff has gone out into the community & rescued many fur babies and brought them back into the clinic for shelter and care.

There are many pups that they have under their care as well as that have needed treatment. One of their lovely guests is named Willow & was found on the side of the road by a wonderful human & she has a broken leg & pelvis that needs an important extensive surgery! Funds will go towards Willow's surgery, vaccinations, medications, & other treated injuries! They also have some pups that have found their owners but will be staying at the clinic at no cost due to their homes being destroyed or them being hospitalized themselves that funds will go towards.

We would love your help in raising money! These sweet babies have been through so much trauma already & we appreciate absolutely everything that this community has already done to help them! If you feel led to donate to the cause, please use this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/aid-for-tornadoaffected-dogs-in-sanger

05/24/2024

In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, several of our frontline workers across various regions and teams produced our first ever field-led training on Destigmatizing Mental Health in the Workplace! This amazing team collaborated so well to produce a very informative, educational, and engaging workshop to continue our mission of building cultures of wellness, inclusion, and trust in our centers. Ayesha Sosa, Marissa Burcham, Kelli Call, and Zachary Paul and their fabulous advisor Christie Germans are shining examples of and our values! Thank you for reminding all of us that

05/16/2024

Last week, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Destination Pet’s field leaders participated in QPR Gatekeeper training and certification with none other than the incredible Dr. Mia Cary. QPR stands for “Question, Persuade, Refer” and is a data-driven and conversation-based way of supporting folks who are experiencing su***de ideation.

In our commitment to being the provider of choice for pets and those who care for them (feel free to tweak), we believe that workplace wellbeing starts with ensuring our leaders have the training and resources to create cultures and practices of wellbeing in their pet and vet care centers.