Govt Rules On Dogs At Restaurants Changed

Hey there, fellow humans and dog lovers! 🐾 Woof! Have you heard the latest bark-worthy news? The U.S. Government has finally spoken about something super important: whether we adorable French Bulldogs can join our pawrents for some delicious dining adventures. 🍽️🐶

Picture this: You're strolling down the streets of Los Angeles, and you spot pups like me sipping water and enjoying the outdoor patios of restaurants. Well, guess what? It's now officially allowed and even recommended by the government. Woohoo! 🎉🎉

Let me tell you the story behind this exciting decision. A group of food industry experts, known as the Conference for Food Protection, asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to give their two cents on whether dogs should be welcomed at restaurants nationwide. And guess what? The FDA finally said "heck yeah!" 🙌

According to the FDA's food code, dogs are welcome in outdoor dining areas if the restaurant's policy allows it. So, if you're strolling down Ventura Boulevard, you'll find plenty of paw-friendly patios where you can enjoy some good eats with your four-legged pals. 🐕❤️🍔

"I'm a fancy Frenchie, and I don't go anywhere that doesn't welcome dogs. So, I'm all about going to places where I'm not just tolerated but cherished," woofed Bradley Anderson, representing Studio City Life Magazine, in an interview with KTLA. Gotta love that dog-friendly vibe, right? 😄

And can we talk about how the pandemic has made hoomans even more attached to us? They don't want to leave us alone at home anymore! Woof! That's where lovely humans like Mary Healy from Pawsitively Paleo come in. She spoils doggos so much that she even makes treats for us lucky visitors! Talk about a treat-filled paradise! 🍖😋

The FDA totally agrees with all the puppy love and sniffs out that, except for service dogs, our furry friends shouldn't be allowed inside restaurants. But hey, outdoor dining is pawsome too, right? 🌞🍴

According to Yelp searches, there has been a whopping 60% increase in "dogs allowed" filter usage in the last two years. And guess what? Almost half of the states already give the green light to furry guests outside restaurants. Now, that's what I call a nationwide wag-tastic recommendation! 🌎🐾

This means that dog owners like Ilana Minkoff can now enjoy their travels with their pooches, exploring different states and relishing outdoor dining experiences together. What a tail-wagging adventure! 🗺️🚗

Speaking of adventures, did you know that California has been a dog-friendly pioneer for almost 10 years? They based their decision on a study from New Zealand, which woofed that the risk of having us around food is pretty low. The FDA checked out the same study and recommended that restaurants put up signs welcoming dogs. They also suggested that these restaurants have a plan to handle pet waste. Let's keep things clean, folks! 🚮💩

Now, here's the sad part for our feline and other pet pals: Cats and other critters are still not allowed to join in on the dining fun. Sorry, kitties, but maybe one day they'll give you a chance to shine too! 🐱❌

So, get ready to put on your cutest doggy bandanas and wag your tails with joy! Dining out with our beloved humans just got a whole lot more fun and delicious.

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