India, July 29 -- Bar K, the beloved dog-friendly bar and park concept, has shut its doors, reports Fox 2. Known for its vibrant mix of indoor-outdoor play zones for pups and laid-back spaces for owners, Bar K officially closed all three of its locations in Kansas City, St Louis, and Oklahoma City as of Tuesday (July 29). The abrupt closure was confirmed via a statement on the company's website.

"We know Bar K has become a beloved, indispensable destination for you and your pups, and we understand many of you will be upset and disappointed by this decision and want to understand the reasons," the announcement by the company stated.

The statement further emphasized that there were "variety of challenges" behind Bar K's shutdown. "As is o...