10/27/2026
For Barley: My Shadow, My Best Friend, My Inspiration.
On Pet Day of the Dead, we honor the pets who left us far too soon. Today, I’m finally ready to share the story of the sweet, silly, chaotic boy behind the name of this business.
A bit over eight months ago, I suddenly lost my soul dog, Barley. He was only 5 years old.
Barley had the biggest personality. He could be a total jerk sometimes, he’d pick silly fights with his siblings and made it his life's personal mission to destroy and rip the squeaker out of every single new toy within minutes. But he also loved playing with the water hose outside, going on car rides because he knew a pup cup was waiting for him, and following me literally everywhere as my little shadow.
When I started Barley’s Bites, he was right there beside me, taste-testing and filling my life with so much joy.
Losing him so suddenly broke my heart, but carrying on his name keeps his memory alive in everything I bake. Every batch of treats is made with the same love, care, and happiness he brought into my life every single day.
Barley, my chungus, I miss you so much. Thank you for being my best friend.
So today I ask you to hug your pets and remember the ones that are no longer with us. Life happens faster than you think, make every moment count.
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