Bark Social Columbia Reopening Under New Ownership

COLUMBIA, MD — Dogs will be ruling the roost at Bark Social Columbia when it reopens next week under new ownership.

There will be VIP soft launch parties for members only on Nov. 18 and Nov. 19 from 4 to 8 p.m., offering a first glance at the new space.

The grand opening weekend will be Nov. 20-23 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. with "pups, pints and good vibes." There will be special activities, giveaways and more that weekend.

People can attend with or without a dog, but all dogs must be registered, have a Bark Social Club membership or monthly or day pass, and be up to date on their rabies, distemper and bordetella vaccines. The cafe and bar will be open.

Patrons younger than 21 can pop by before 8 p.m. and must be accompanied by an adult 21 or older. Each adult 21 and older can only have two dependents, so two dogs, or one dog and one child, or two children.

In November 2024, Bark Social abruptly closed and the company announced it was filing for bankruptcy. But Brad Notaro, a Towson University graduate and Canton resident, bought the Columbia and Baltimore locations, reported CBS News. He also reopened the Bark Social in Baltimore.

"I'm a helicopter dog dad who goes above and beyond to ensure the safety of my pups. That same mentality is what I'm instilling into our brand and team, to ensure a positive and safe environment for both dogs and their owners," Notaro said.