Barks and Recreation

06/21/2026

Sweet smiles from Buckley and Stella!! 🥳🥰

06/17/2026

Due to the high volume of boarding reservations that we have over the 4th of July weekend,

Day Care will be CLOSED from WEDNESDAY, JULY 1-FRIDAY, JULY 3.

We are not able to accept dogs for Day Care drop-off on these days.

Our Office will be CLOSED on Saturday, July 4th in observation of Independence Day. No dogs can be picked up or dropped off on this day.

We will be open on Sunday, July 5, as normal, from 3pm-5pm for dogs to be picked up and dropped off with us for boarding. We will resume our regular Day Care hours of operation on Monday, July 6 from 7am-6pm!

We close Day Care during high volume times of the year (when we typically reach our kennel capacity) to ensure the comfort and safety of the dogs in our care. Please rest assured that all dogs boarding with us during this time will still get to participate in play groups and day care while they are here! We do honor all professional grooming appointments made, even when Day Care is closed.

Memphis Most 2026 Nominations

The Commercial Appeal's Memphis Most Community Choice Awards nomination round has officially begun! And we would be so grateful for your support! Follow the link below to nominate Barks and Recreation in two categories this year under the "Pets" tab: Best Pet Grooming Company and Best Pet Kennel/Boarding/Day Care facility. You can nominate Barks and Recreation once per day from now until June 30. Thank you for supporting our locally owned and operated business!

https://commercialappeal.gannettcontests.com/2026-Memphis-Most-Communitys-Choice-Awards/gallery?group=546656

We hope that you all have a wonderful and safe 4th of July weekend,

Catie and Mary

06/16/2026

Tongues out Tuesday with Scout! 🩷

06/16/2026

Good morning! ☀️ Under the “Pets” tab, please nominate Barks and Recreation as a write-in for two categories this year: Best Pet Grooming Facility (Go Peyton!) and Best Pet Boarding/Day Care. You can nominate us once per day from now until June 30! Thank you❣️

Check it out now!

05/21/2026

Happy Thursday from one of the sweetest faces I know!

04/30/2026

Check it out!

Memphis Animal Services is partnering with District 4 Chairwoman Jana Swearengen-Washington as part of Project Pawtect to help our furry friends stay safe and healthy.

04/23/2026

Happy Thursday❣️

04/23/2026

Keep a look out for this sweet girl. She got out of her backyard near White Station and Summer ❤️

UPDATE: REUNITED!! Jodie is home safe & sound after 36 days, 11 hours :)

"Thank you for all the shares and prayers!! She is on her way home. "
-Jodie's Owner
🚨Jodie was LOST on April 22, 2026 in Memphis, TN 38103 near Summer and White Station .
Please spread the word for this lost dog by sharing this post.

💬 Owner's Message: "Jodie got out of the backyard today. I came from work and she was gone. We have had her since my youngest daughter was one. Please help us find her!! "

🐾 Description: "Husky Mix (Blue Eyes)"

🔗 For more info or to contact Jodie's owner, click here: https://www.pawboost.com/p/72797732

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04/22/2026

The best friends there ever were!!! 🥰🥳