What's New
Latest updates & improvements to BARRKHER
Personality-First Swiping ✨
August 19, 2026
- New 'Persona' mode in Discover: see a witty, AI-generated Madame Meow-Bark quote before the photo is revealed.
- Toggle between 'Persona' (quote-first) and 'Photos' (classic) right from the Discover header — your choice is remembered on this device.
- Blurbs are pre-generated and cached, so the curtain appears instantly with no loading delay.
- New profiles get their quote automatically each night, so the deck stays fresh.
Spill the Bark Is Now Live! 🫖
July 2, 2026
- Our curated pet news, weekly happenings, and tea is now available directly in the app!
- New editions published every Tuesday — read the latest issue right from the landing page.
- Cover stories, community spotlights, pet partner highlights, and more — all in one place.
Daily Barrkher Social Feed 📱
July 2, 2026
- Stay connected with the broader pet community through our new daily social feed!
- Latest posts from Barrkher's Facebook and LinkedIn delivered right to the landing page.
- Fresh content synced twice daily — never miss an update from the Barrkher family.
Pet Partner Spotlight 🏬
July 2, 2026
- Discover vetted luxury pet services in your area — groomers, boutiques, photographers, and more.
- Our new Pet Partner showcase on the landing page features top-rated businesses with direct links.
- Business owners can submit their services directly to the community for consideration.
New: Pet Partners Directory 🐾
June 17, 2026
- Discover local pet services — grooming, boarding, training, photography, and more — in our new Pet Partners directory.
- Business owners can submit their services directly to the community.
- All submissions require acceptance of a liability disclaimer to help keep our community safe.
Welcome, Brand Ambassadors La'Torria Lemon & Window! 🐾⭐
May 30, 2026
- Saturdays 9/8c on OWN — Heart & Hustle Houston Season 2 premieres featuring our Barrkher ambassadors!
- La'Torria Lemon — award-winning publicist, entrepreneur & reality star — joins the Barrkher family alongside her furbaby Window.
- To celebrate: the FIRST 100 signups get FREE lifetime Barrkher membership — no credit card required!
- Follow along: #Barrkher #HeartAndHustleHouston
Barkalendar 🐾📅
May 30, 2026
- Introducing the Barkalendar — a full interactive calendar of pet holidays and awareness events!
- Browse months to discover fun pet celebrations like National Dog Day, Adopt a Cat Month, Pet Dental Health Month, and dozens more.
- Click any highlighted day to see event details and descriptions.
- Scroll the monthly event list below the calendar for a full overview.
- Accessible to everyone — no login required. Find it in the sidebar or the More menu on mobile.
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Memorial Day Profile Banners
May 22, 2026
- Celebrate Memorial Day with a special themed profile picture banner!
- Choose from 3 exclusive designs: Flags & Fireworks, Stars & Poppies, or Patriotic Paws.
- Pick your favorite from your Profile page and show it off all weekend.
- Banners are available through Memorial Day — more holidays coming soon!
Pet Status Updates
May 4, 2026
- Pet profiles now have a status bar — let your pet share their current thoughts & mood!
- Update your pet's status anytime from the edit form.
Location-Based Matching
April 17, 2026
- Swipe deck now sorts profiles by proximity — closest matches appear first.
- Added a distance radius slider with On/Off toggle on the Swipe page.
- Profiles without location data are sorted to the end of the deck.
- Added location keyword filter to search by city or area.
Safety & Security
March 2026
- Row-level security enforced across all core entities.
- Report & Block system — flag inappropriate profiles directly from the swipe deck.
- Safety Policy page added.
Merch Shop — Coming Soon 🛍️
March 2026
- The BARRKHER merch shop is on its way!
- Expect apparel, accessories, toys, treats, and grooming products.
- Stay tuned — launching very soon!
Messaging & Matches
February 2026
- Real-time messaging with mutual matches.
- Match popup with confetti when you get a mutual like.
- Email notification sent when you get a new match.
- Premium users get unlimited chat; Basic users get 5 messages per match.
BARRKHER Launched 🐾
January 2026
- Swipe on people and pets — find your next playdate or your person!
- Create your profile and add your pets.
- Lost & Found board for missing pets.
- Pet-friendly Restaurants directory.
- Subscription tiers: Basic (free), Premium ($6.99/mo), and VIP (invite only).
More updates coming soon 🐾