Oakland Bark Park Continues to Be Closed Until Further Notice

Residents of Oakland Park are eagerly awaiting the reopening of our local Dog Park, Oakland Bark. Oakland Bark is located at 971 NW 38 Street in Oakland Park, FL, and has been closed since March due to safety concerns surrounding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. CDC Recommendations for Pet Owners According to the CDC, there is […]

Dogs Won’t Stop Barking All Night! [Ask Olivia]

Hi Olivia! So I have a neighbor whose dogs bark at all hours of the night. What options do I have? I’ve asked the owner to try and control the dogs, but he keeps them out in the backyard all night. Any little noise or movement and they start barking! – Bow Wow Blues Virginia […]

Sheltering in Place at United Dog Rescue – A Small Shelter with a Big Heart

If you think you’re bored and are getting cabin fever, imagine all of the animals throughout the county that are stuck in cages and kennels all day. Now imagine the struggle of keeping all of those animals, fed, entertained, healthy and safe on a daily basis. I think some parents out there might have a […]

Poodles and Pitbulls and Rain, OH MY: 7th Annual Doggy Fun Fest

They say “Dogs have owners, and cats have staff.” In Oakland Park I would say that dogs have fans! On Sunday, February 16th not wind, rain or hail could have stopped hundreds of dog fans from going to Jaco Pastorious Park for the Seventh Annual Doggy Fun Fest! Two Legs or Four Legs, Everyone Was […]

5 Dog Kennels In and Around Oakland Park

The Living In Oakland Park Facebook group is a great way for people in the community to get recommendations about trusted service providers. Just before the holidays last year one member of the group asked for kennel recommendations. Dog Kennels in and Around Oakland Park With suggestions from group members and a little research we […]

Neighbors and Fire Rescue Come Together to Save Coco the Pug

Saturday, January 4th was just like any other morning. Oakland Park resident Kevin Loud Elsasser awoke and did what he normally does every morning. He looked out of the window to enjoy the view of the middle river behind his home. Today something caught his eye. A large figure across the river stood still. Kevin […]

Dog Parks in Broward County

It is no secret that people in South Florida love their pets. And of all the pet owners out there many of them are dog owners. Dogs, long known as man’s best friend, require not only love, but exercise and interaction with other dogs. It used to be that the number of places that dog […]

The Passion and Patience Behind SoFlo Animal Rescue

In the wake of the terrible tragedy surrounding Zorra, the disabled Alaskan Husky that was killed when her owner’s car was stolen, our community can find comfort in the fact that for every horrible person like the one who took Zorra, there are two wonderful people out there who have dedicated their lives to saving […]