The Barker Shop

19/07/2025

🚐 FOR SALE: 2015 Citroën Berlingo – Perfect for Pet Professionals! 🐾

🔧 Professionally kitted out with galvanised cages – includes emergency exits for added safety
🟫 Rubber cow mats and ply-lined for durability and easy cleaning
📍 Ideal for dog walkers, pet taxis, or anyone who shows dogs – safe, secure, and spacious transport

✅ Full year’s MOT – valid until July 2026
🛞 4 brand new tyres
🔋 New battery fitted August 2024
🔹 125,000 miles
🔹 1 previous owner
🔹 Comes with 3 keys
🔹 Clean, reliable, and ready for work
🔸 A few age-related marks as expected for the year – nothing major.

💷 Sensibly priced – a real workhorse and pet-safe van!

Personalised registration not included.

£4,500

📍Located in Belfast
📞 PM for more info or to arrange a viewing/test drive

18/07/2025

📣 Important Notice for Our Valued Customers 📣

We are now fully booked until the end of August, and unfortunately, we have no grooming appointments available before then.

Please be mindful that while we are working hard in the salon with your lovely pets, we may take up to 48 hours to reply to text messages. We’re not ignoring you — we’re just busy giving our full attention to the dogs in our care. 🐾✂️

To avoid missing out in the future, we kindly ask that you be more organised and pre-book your appointments in advance.

Thanks so much for your patience and understanding!

16/07/2025

Can anyone help ?

***here is an update*** operation is tomorrow and we have a very kind foster. Please keep everyone involved in your thoughts and prayers.🙏
I will update as we go along.

Not a big ask, a huge ask, i know, but there might just be the right person out there, who are in a position to help. 🙏
I've been contacted by a vet, who has had a 9 year old female greyhound surrendered, due to a broken leg, which is sadly in need of amputation. The owner, no longer can provide. No judgement please! We don't want a debate , as i already feel sick.
The vet is willing to operate and we are looking for a home for this poor girl to recuperate, or praying that someone will just take her in after op and give her the very best home for her remaining years.
She is residing in Banbridge area. Contact page, if genuinely interested, we want to help ASAP.
Knowledge of the breed would definitely be an asset. X Lesley.

12/07/2025

Great information from the The Vet Nurse. - Pet Clinic -
Check out the page and don’t forget to give it a like and share ❤️

‼️Please familiarise yourself of the signs of HEATSTROKE‼️

Hyperthermia in dogs, often seen as heatstroke, is a dangerous condition where a dog's body temperature rises to dangerously high levels, leading to potential organ damage and even death. Recognizing the early signs is crucial for prompt intervention.

Early Warning Signs:
💚Excessive Panting: This is often the first sign, and it can become distressed or noisy as the condition worsens.
🐾Restlessness or Agitation: The dog may pace, seek shade, or appear restless.
💚Excessive Drooling: Thick, excessive drool is another early indicator.
🐾Reddened Gums or Tongue: The gums and tongue may appear bright red, or they may become pale, purple, or blue in advanced stages.
💚Increased Heart Rate: A faster than normal heart rate is another early sign🐾 Vomiting and/or diarrhea: These can be signs of heatstroke, and in severe cases, may be bloody.
💚 Seizures: In severe cases, dogs may experience seizures
🐾Disorientation or confusion: The dog may seem dazed or confused.
💚Increased body temperature: A normal dog's temperature is around 38-39°C heatstroke can cause it to rise above 40°C ‼️

If your pet is showing these signs please get to your Vet ASAP

12/07/2025

07/07/2025

📣 Important Update 📣

We will be closing this Thursday at 4pm and will reopen on Monday, 21st July.

🗓️ We are now fully booked until September, with very limited appointments available for the rest of the year — so if you’re hoping to secure a spot, please get in touch as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!

Thank you all for your continued support 💫

22/06/2025

Heads up, everyone!

We’re taking a little break!

The shop will be closed from Friday 11th July and we’ll be back open on Monday 21st July.

We are fully booked until the end of July with limited availability for August.

Why not do what a lot of customers have done book until December 2025.

We have limited availability 🙈

11/06/2025

04/06/2025

🐾 A Friendly Reminder from The Barker Shop 🐾

We absolutely love your dogs — but not their poo bags left at our front door! 💩

Please remember to dispose of your dog’s waste bags in the public bins nearby before coming in. It’s unpleasant for other customers to see and not nice for our staff to have to handle.

Let’s keep our entrance clean, fresh, and welcoming for everyone — two legs and four! 🧼🐶

Thanks for your understanding and for helping us keep The Barker Shop a lovely place to visit!
— Team Barker ✂️💕

20/05/2025

Happy National Rescue Dog Day ❤️