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About Barkley
Barkley, a Great Pyrenees, was driven daily by Sally Truscheit from Kansas City to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital for radiation therapy. When an injury prevented Sally from making the repeated trips, Dr. Carolyn Henry came up with the idea of a guest house which could provide many benefits and reduce some of the obstacles for pet owners whose animals are undergoing long-term treatments. Hence, the concept of Barkley House was born.

Dear Barkley,

I miss you—still—every day!!! But the most marvelous news!!! They are building a house in Columbia and naming it after you!! What an honor!! It will be the most marvelous place for dogs and cats. I remember, there were so many days after your treatments, and you were so sick, but we had to come home to Kansas City. How wonderful it will be now, that when other dogs and cats don’t feel like “driving” home, they will have a place where they can rest ‘til they feel better, and the people who love them the most can stay with them!! Pretty exciting! Thank you, Barky, for making a difference in my life and also for your inspiration to others.

You’re always in my thoughts,
Sally