Barks After Dark is a children’s picture book inspired by the three dogs who live at Thanksgiving Ranch. The stories are based on their real-life adventures exploring, protecting, and roaming the ranch after dark, along with the animals and situations they encounter along the way.

Different Barks, Different Personalities

One of the things that inspired the book was hearing how differently each dog barked depending on what they believed was out there. Sometimes the bark was playful, sometimes curious, sometimes protective, and sometimes genuinely serious. Those different voices became part of the personalities of the characters and helped make them feel real and recognizable.

Stories from the Ranch

Set against the backdrop of Thanksgiving Ranch, the stories are rooted in creeks, trails, wildlife, storms, night skies, and wide-open spaces. While the stories are written for children, they are also meant to capture curiosity, imagination, adventure, and connection to nature and the outdoors.