b'contentsThe Art of Dog. TMThe New Barker Volume 17/Issue 47/spring 2023 74DOG SOCIALSPals enjoyJupiter Dog Beachduring GoldenFest2022Photograph by Lisa Scimeca of RedHead Photography38The Purpose of Lifeis to Live a LifeFull of Purpose44A Skye 30Full of StarsSail Away With MeWhat drives people to put themselves in harms way? After seven years Life on a sailboat with Logan the Cattleand multiple disaster relief situations, Mike Merrill feels that he and his Dog, and his two humans, looking forteam still have something to offer. He is shown above during a rescue adventure around the world.mission to save dogs in Ukraine, last year. We interviewed Mike to learnmore about the rescue missions. Featured on pages 38 through 45.COLUMNS4VETERINARY ADVISORY BOARD 13 REALITY SOUND BITES 46BOOKS6EDITOR UNLEASHED 20 Product Reviews Interactive Toys 52ARTIST PROFILECarolee Vitaletti8CONTRIBUTORS 22 Homefront and things to be aware of 74 83DOG SOCIALS12 LETTERS around the yard 84DOG-FRIENDLY DININGwww.TheNewBarker.com THE NEW BARKER1'