Dog café

A dog café is a type of business establishment where typically customers pay to spend time with domesticated canines for purposes of entertainment and relaxation.^[1][2] Such cafés may also provide other services such as food and beverages.^[2]

A dog café in Korea

Dog cafés can be found in many countries, ranging from places such as New York,^[2] California,^[3] and Vietnam.^[1] At some dog cafés, the dogs are owned and provided by the businesses themselves,^[1] whereas at others, patrons bring their own dogs to socialize with other dogs.^[2]

In 2024, two dog cafés in New York City were saved from closure by locals. Over $20,000 was raised in a few days via a GoFundMe page, with an additional one bringing in over $250,000.^[4]

References

1. "Da Nang, Vietnam". Somewhere Street. Japan: NHK. October 7, 2018. Retrieved January 11, 2020.
2. Diebel, Matthew (January 24, 2018). "This New York City dog café is just about the cutest thing ever". USA Today. Archived from the original on January 11, 2020. Retrieved January 11, 2020.
3. "The Dog Cafe". California. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
4. Page, Sydney (2024-03-11). "New Yorkers save two canine cafes as dog-centric eateries gain momentum". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2024-03-13.