Dinner out with your pup? OK in NC!

We know... We know... You spend all day at work, your pup is at All Wags and at the end of the day you really want to just go out to dinner, but you also want to spend time with you pup. What to do? Well, you're in luck. Earlier this month North Carolina public health ruled to allow dogs to eat in outdoor eating areas with their owners. The restaurant still has the right to refuse, but they are allowed to allow you. Keep these rules in mind:

• Only dogs and cats are allowed (birds, hamsters, etc. have to stay at home)
• Your pup or kitty must be leashed
• Your pet can't come in contact with the food or anyone preparing the food
• And... your pet can't come inside, even if that's the only way to get to the outside

Let's all also work together to keep this allowed by remembering our common courtesy. You know if your pup is a good candidate for sitting outside at a restaurant or not. Some pups get nervous, don't like crowds, etc. If you take your pup to a restaurant and enjoy some time al fresco, send those photos along, we'd love to see!