BarkPass

10/22/2025

🧳 Headed to Tampa for the 2025 ICMA Annual Conference.
🖊️ We’re not going to hand out pens.
🐾 We’re attending to change how cities think about pet licensing.
🏙️ City leaders are ready for better tech. We’re here to give it to them.

BarkPass will be showcasing what modern pet licensing actually looks like: digital, intuitive, & built for residents who expect more.

10/22/2025

📱 SMS messaging is now live on BarkPass and available for all clients. This new feature allows your organization to reach residents faster and more effectively. SMS messages have significantly higher open and response rates than email, making it a powerful way to increase engagement, improve compliance, and boost renewal rates.
https://documentation.barkpass.com/article/102-sms-communications

10/20/2025

Fantastic time at the Iowa Parks & Recreation Association (IAPRA) event. Pictured here: BarkPass founders Josh and Bri Larson alongside our Managing Partner, Steve Zeidman

BarkPass' foundation is right here, in the Hawkeye State. BarkPass was born in Iowa when Josh and Bri saw the need for a simpler, more intuitive way to manage pet licensing and dog parks.

To our clients and friends in Iowa, thank you for helping springboard BarkPass as the most exciting technology platform in the space. We'll always be grateful.

Read our full story: https://www.barkpass.com/ourstory

10/10/2025

🐶 🐈‍⬛ Big news from California: the state is shutting down the puppy mill pipeline and stepping up protections for cats. This move helps ensure that pets entering our communities come from safe, humane conditions & it’s a win for everyone who believes animals deserve care from the very beginning.

State of California

10/10/2025

🐶 Pet Friendly Tourism ✈️
According to The American Pet Products Association (APPA)'s 2025 Cat & Dog Report, owners continue to include dogs in their travel plans. Of the owners traveling with their dog, a growing number (74%) have traveled by plane in the last year, up from 68% in 2023, while 87% traveled by car, a trend that has been consistent since 2023. Cities with ample dog parks signal a welcoming environment for pet owning tourists. Dog parks can become destinations, attracting visitors from outside the immediate community. King County, WA's Marymoor Park, which includes a renowned dog park, attracts nearly 800,000 visitors annually. Let' BarkPass help turn your dog park into thriving destinations. www.barkpass.com/dog-parks

10/07/2025

$425 Million. Lifesaving math! Let's put ✏️ to 📝 and calculate how BarkPass can put revenue on your bottom line and save lives. Read Steve Zeidman's latest thought piece here:

Pet licensing isn’t just about compliance, it’s about opportunity. Even small improvements in licensing rates could unlock millions of dollars to support shelters, clinics, and community programs. With that level of funding, we could dramatically expand lifesaving capacity and bring us closer to...

09/29/2025

Dog parks aren’t just “nice-to-have” amenities. They’re self-funding community hubs that promote economic development & healthy living:
🏡 Homes near well-maintained dog parks often see higher demand and stronger property values.
🚶‍♂️‍➡️ Dog owners average 20 extra minutes of physical activity every day, a quiet but powerful public health win.
💰 Permitted dog parks create accountability, community engagement, and recurring revenue to maintain safe, vibrant spaces.

When municipalities invest in dog parks, they’re investing in:
✅ Economic development (property values, neighborhood appeal)
❤️‍🩹 Public health (active residents, social connection)

With BarkPass, cities move beyond “a fenced field with a sign” and help create sustainable infrastructure and community delight.

👉 Full insights here: https://www.barkpass.com/whitepapers

09/26/2025

🐾 Congratulations to our client, for being named the Best Place To Take Your Dogs by

09/24/2025

Did you know pet ownership is at an all-time high, with 66% of U.S. households having at least one pet? The demand for dog parks is skyrocketing, with a remarkable 40% increase in public dog park development. A well-managed, permitted dog park can become a significant community asset & self-funding community hub. Download "Modern Dog Parks: A Guide for Municipalities and Entrepreneurs": https://www.barkpass.com/dog-parks

09/22/2025

"Turn your dog parks into self-funding community hubs", that was BarkPass' message at the National Recreation and Park Association 2025 conference. We loved the engagement, feedback and client visits.

BarkPass, the preeminent dog park software management solution, impressed parks and recreation leaders at the NRPA national conference.

09/15/2025

🐾 We visited one of clients, in Orlando. Their operation is a masterclass in hospitality: seamless service, a vibrant atmosphere, & delicious food. 🍽️

Their tech-forward approach, pet-friendly dining, doggy play areas & especially the way they’ve built community around their brand is inspiring. They’re redefining what it means to be a modern hospitality venue.

If you’re in Orlando, do yourself a favor and check them out: www.barkhaven.com.

09/11/2025

🐾 🌳 Park and recreation professionals are dedicated to building strong, healthy and resilient communities, every day 🦸‍♀️. Come learn about our management solutions. We’re excited to meet you at the annual conference. Visit us at booth 449. .