The 4th of July is the number one day of the year for lost pets in the U.S., including in Utah. Fireworks, parties, and loud noises can frighten dogs and lead to escapes. To keep your dog safe this Independence Day, create a calm indoor space, update ID tags, exercise early, and consider safe boarding options like BARC Boarding & Rescue Center. These simple steps can prevent stress and ensure a safe holiday for your pet.

The rescue community is grieving. This blog post isn’t just about honoring Mikayla. It’s about lifting the veil on what it really means to work in animal rescue and why it’s time for our communities to approach rescuers with empathy, not assumption.

Some dogs walk into your life and quietly rearrange your heart. For us, that dog is Eeyore, our soulful, wrinkly, gentle giant whose story is as unforgettable as his puppy dog eyes. But, when his health declined rapidly, we had to make quick, strategic decisions to keep this boy safe.

Learning dog language can be tough at first, but with lots of real-world practice, it can become a wonderfully helpful tool to use in boarding or kennel settings, at home, or in public where other dogs are present.

At BARC Boarding Center, we believe that dogs are more than pets—they’re family. That’s why every decision we make is rooted in one mission: to provide a safe, enriching, and trustworthy environment for the animals in our care and peace of mind for their people.