Barkley, a lab mix, joined the Happy Hounds family in May 2014 at the age of 2. This fun loving guy is a total jock at first glance. Barkley has a whole gaggle of buddies. He is always engaging in play with a new friend and never plays with the same friend twice in one day, unless it's with his on and off again girlfriend, Georgia. Barkley doesn't let his extreme popularity go to his head. He's always the first to comfort a new, skittish dog with a quick sniff and an invitation to join his squad of doggy BFFs. Though he spends 90% of the day keeping up appearances and enjoying rowdy play, this boy is not shy about receiving affection. The staff always knows when Barkley needs a good hug. He'll often wiggle slowly over with his eyes squinting and a slow tail wag, just waiting for the 'okay' for love. Once he's got it, it's game-over and you better prepare yourself to hold him tight and whisper a bunch of "good boys" and "I love yous". He's easily a staff favorite at night. Barkley is not only a champion ball player, he also excels in the art of cuddling.