FOR CHARLIE

Mini Schnauzer Mix · 2009–2025

Why I Started BarkLens

Over 16.5 years, Charlie and I navigated pancreatitis, liver disease, and arthritis — each one with its own rhythms, its own vet visits, its own moments of quiet uncertainty.

I kept notes in my phone. Photos scattered across albums. Lab results I’d forget to bring to the vet. I was doing everything I could — but I never felt like I could see the full picture.

After Charlie passed, I kept thinking about all the moments I wished I’d been able to connect the dots sooner. Not to change the outcome — but to feel more present through it. More informed. Less anxious.

BarkLens is the tool I wish I’d had. Not a medical dashboard. Not another app demanding your attention. Just a calm, organized place to see your dog’s health more clearly — so you can care with confidence.

For every dog parent who’s ever looked at their dog and thought: I’ve got you.

Ben Singer

Founder, Charlie’s Dad