“Coming soon to Charlotte restaurant patios: pets - Raleigh News & Observer” |
| Coming soon to Charlotte restaurant patios: pets - Raleigh News & Observer Posted: 28 Aug 2010 11:11 PM PDT CHARLOTTE -- Gary Kelly has brought Birdie to Thomas Street Tavern since the dog was no bigger than a beer can. Like a number of restaurants with outdoor seating, the Plaza Midwood tavern has welcomed dogs for years - even though state officials had interpreted an existing rule as banning pets from restaurants unless they were police dogs or service animals. That changes Wednesday when a rule takes effect allowing restaurants to open outdoor areas to dogs - and even cats. "She's my companion," Kelly said Saturday, sitting on a patio bar stool with his 6-pound Pomeranian pooch. "It's nice being able to go someplace with your dog" Animals in restaurants are regulated as part of health inspections, said Larry Michael, head of the food protection branch of the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Because of unclear language, the rule was reviewed. Health departments, restaurants and residents agreed restaurants should be able to choose whether they'll open their patios to pets. On Wednesday, restaurants can welcome dogs and cats outdoors as long as they're leashed, don't come inside and don't come in contact with employees preparing food or food service items. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
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