All in all, we’re just another brick in the wall.

Pike, a brown Weizsla (Weimaraner-Vizsla mix) lays on top of his brown and white German Shorthaired Pointer brother Gus. Neither is concerned about Winter Storm Fern.

[narrator voiceover]:

Good Friday morning! Much of the country is preparing to be walloped by Winter Storm Fern, which is expected to bring heavy snow, ice, and dangerously cold temperatures to the Ohio Valley, Southeast, and Northeast. Let's do a quick check on our Ohio team.

[Ohio Team]:

When I was growing up, there were 13 channels to choose from.

A t-shirt featuring a design of a dog dancing and the message, "What a stupid time to be alive!" I donate 100% of the profits from every sale to the Mid-Ohio Food Collective.

So, one of my coping mechanisms is to create art. I opened up a little shop on #Threadless where I just let it rip. It's my way of protesting. And I donate 100% of the profits to the Mid-Ohio Food Collective. We will get through this — together.

justcause.threadless.com

Gus the German Shorthaired Pointer sits on the bed and tries to look innocent after being accused of eating a loaf of sourdough bread.

This #smoothcriminal ate the gift of an entire loaf of homemade sourdough bread (and decorative candy cane attached to the package) a friend dropped off this morning. It's a good thing he's cute.

#dogsofbluesky #gsp

Do you play guitar? Or drums? That’ll do it for me.

Is cardboard keto-friendly?

You're assuming he has a reflection.

Original image of Bella the dog with her tongue sticking out. She's mostly white with stunning light blue eyes.

Original image of Bella for comparison.

Donate to a shelter or rescue in your area. Or buy a bag of pet food, pay for a grooming, get a gift card to a local vet, or purchase a month of flea treatment to help the pet-owning neighbor you know is having a hard time making ends meet.

#petportrait #artoftheday #dogsofbluesky #petartist #dogs

Consider making a donation in an amount you can afford to one of the three animal organizations I support. Visit www.mybarkinglife.com/dogs-with-dr... for info.

If you would like me to do a drawing of your dog with a drink, comment below with their photo and name. Please make sure they're looking at the camera so I can see their face.

There is no cost, I just ask that you pay it forward somehow.

Cute digital illustration of Bella the dog sipping a Pina Colada to stay cool on a hot Ohio summer day.

Bella is super duper smart. Her mom and dad taught her how to play dead and then get resuscitated on command. Super cool, right?

I spent the weekend listening to some Yacht Rock Radio, so I'm imagining that Bella is sipping a Piña Colada and dreaming about getting caught in the rain.

Want me to draw your dog (dogs only at this time)? Send me an image of them (looking at the camera so I can see their face) and name. If you have thoughts on their drink of choice, let me know. Otherwise, I'll wing it. I'll take it from there.

WOOF!

#dogsofbluesky #art #petportrait

Original photo of Heidi.

It's true: I do not charge for these drawings. But what I do ask, is that you pay it forward. Donate to your local shelter. Buy a bag of pet food to help your struggling neighbor. Do something good and nice and fill the world with kindness. Help some animals who just want to be our friends.

Digital illustration of Heidi drinking her to-go cup of coffee.

FREE pet portraits??? What on earth is up with that?

I know, right? Maybe I'm crazy! Maybe I'm a glutton for punishment. Or maybe I just want to see our feeds filled with cute things while also having an outlet for my rage at all the garbage that's happening around us right now.

Want one?

I think I was maybe 10 when I read it the first time, so I'm sure there were loads of things that went over my head, but it was great writing and a fantastic story. I've re-read it a few times as an adult and loved it every time.

My dad used to take me to the public library every day when I was growing up. He didn't care what books I checked out as long as I read them and returned them on time. One time, I grabbed P.S. Your Cat Is Dead. I adored it. To the point that I tracked down a copy as an adult to have for keeps.

Cute black t-shirt featuring a rainbow-colored cow waving.

Mooooove over, hate. We're filled with rainbow pride! All net profits go to our local animal shelter, so you're supporting TWO great causes!

mybarkinglife.threadless.com/collections/...

#threadless #pridemonth #ally

Get ready to celebrate love, inclusion, and the beautiful spectrum of identity this Pride Month with The Future Is Diverse. This vibrant graphic sends a clear message: a better world is one where everyone is welcome and valued.

mybarkinglife.threadless.com

#PrideMonth #LoveIsLove #Pride2025

My Barking Life (my side gig) is a committed ally to the LGBTQ+ community — not just during Pride Month, but year-round. We donate 100% of the net profits from the sale of everything in our Threadless shop to our local animal shelter. WOOF!

mybarkinglife.threadless.com

🏳️‍🌈 #Pride #Ally #loveislove

Cute t-shirt featuring a mouse Pope and the text, "Chicago Pope: Make Empathy Great Again / 2025 World Tour". 100% of the net profits from every sale in my shop are donated to the Coshocton County Animal Shelter and Humane Animal Treatment Association.

Holy whiskers! Bless your wardrobe with the new Chicago Pope tee — equal parts satire and soul.

100% of the net profits from every sale in my Threadless shop go to my local animal shelter.

Snag yours today: mybarkinglife.threadless.com/designs/chic...

#threadlessartistshops #mouselove #resist

Good luck!!!

Fan-freaking-tastic!

I think it’s freaking beautiful!

That’s so impressive! I minored in printmaking but avoided in Lino because it’s so much work. You’re amazing!!!

Cute navy blue travel mug, t-shirt, and tote bag promoting the fictitious MEOW University featuring a design for all Proud Cat Moms. Every purchase supports my local animal shelter.

I know what moms like, I know what moms want
I know what moms like ... moms like ... moms like tees!

And totes, and mugs, and stickers! With cute cat and dog art! That gives back and supports my local animal shelter!

mybarkinglife.threadless.com

#catsofbluesky #cats #threadless #animals

A cute chihuahua holds a leash in his mouth to promote Lead By Example, a social media campaign to raise awareness about the importance of using a leash on your dog in public spaces.

We’re launching a social media campaign — and we want you to be part of it! Help us spread the word about the importance of leash use in public spaces by sharing a photo of your dog or dogs on a leash and telling us why you choose to leash up.

Read more at www.mybarkinglife.com/lead-by-exam....

Can you share where you found it? Our Frenchie is having issues where her back legs give out on her and then she panics a bit. I’d love to help her be able to go on her walks again!

I absolutely get that. The prices in my county have skyrocketed because of the projected boom. We were lucky to have bought years ago, but I see all sorts of people being shut out of the market, and that's just wrong.