In Wellington, New Zealand brunch is a popular activity. We even have quite a few cafes where we can sit outside.
Dog at brunch.
Here dogs aren’t allowed inside shops or cafes, but it’s not too uncommon to see people at an outside table with a dog nearby.
In fact, when the Chocolate Fish cafe was round in Scorching Bay they provided bowls of water and even the occasional biscuit for client dogs.
The Sydney Morning Herald reports a law change in New South Wales to allow dogs to sit with their owners at outdoor cafes:
DOG owners say that new laws to allow allow canine companions in cafes and restaurants are a ”victory for commonsense”.
The [New South Wales] Government has introduced amendments to laws … Business owners will have the discretion to allow dogs in outdoor dining areas, but pets will still be banned from indoors and food preparation areas.… But any pooches panting for a puppychino will be disappointed — the laws state dogs cannot be provided with food, must be kept on a leash and can’t sit on tables and chairs.
[Via Dogs now welcome to join cafe society.]
I hope they’re allowed a bowl of water, even if they can’t have a biscuit!
If you’re in New South Wales take a look at the Dogs NSW website.
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