A new doggy daycare business in Mount Rainier is now open and offers boarding and daycare services for dogs.

Located at 3415 Perry St., The Barking Lot offers cage-free boarding and doggie daycare for dogs of all sizes and breeds.

It was started by Hyattsville native Heather Ware, who has long offered dog walking, sitting, and boarding in the Hyattsville, Mount Rainier and Brookland areas and used a GoFundMe to help launch the new business.

The new location has indoor and outdoor play areas to keep dogs active and socialized and a climate-controlled indoor area with staffed overnight stays.

For dogs who are not capable of group play due to their age or temperament, The Barking Lot offers individual midday walks to ensure they get exercise.

The center will hold a grand opening from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, including food and drinks and live music by the Blackwood Trio. Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome at the event.

You can find the Barking Lot online, on Facebook and on Instagram or call (301) 302-8770 for more information.

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