Cats and dogs in restaurants and cafes

In the majority of restaurants and public places, pets such as dogs and cats are not allowed, but there are some exceptions nowadays. The reason for this prohibition is related to the protection of the health and comfort of other guests and staff as well as reducing cases of conflicts between pets in the permises. Additionally, catering establishments must comply with health and hygiene standards, which often don't allow animals in the building.

You have to understand that when it comes to the access of animals to public places, the responsibility rests entirely with the pet owners. To visit any establishment, the pet must have good hygiene habits, not climb on the tables, not attack the customers, etc. Catering entities' owners start to adapt more and more pet friendly methods by having a leash holder in front of their business or providing water bowls in the hot days. Typically it is accepted to always ask for permission to enter with your dog, cat or any other pet, just to confirm that the restaurant is accepting this. 

Especially in Bulgaria, things are rapidly changing and more pet cafes and restaurants are being open. Moreover, majority of restaurants, bars and cafes let dogs to be free everywhere around their customers. Generally Sofia, Bulgaria is the most adapted to this as it is the capital and has even options for pet sitting services Petranga.com to accomodate the needs of any pet.

All visitors should feel equally good and we should all be tolerant no matter what kind of pet is it and if it is with its pet owner or a pet sitter. In cases if there are people with allergies or people who don't like animals, or if they are afraid and we are asked to leave with our pet, then it is advisory to comply with that. Whatever normatively settled issues there are, above all we must respect the concerns of the people around us. This, of course, does not mean that the access of animals to establishments should be prohibited. Owners know best if they can trust their pets in a social setting. If their judgement is correct, there will be no problems. Sometimes issues occur if the pet owner isn't aware of the behaviour of the pet and insists to bring it into such public environment. No matter who is with the pet, either the owner or pet sitter - the animal can react differently and there is no guarantee that the person with it can react in their best.

It's always a good idea to contact the establishment prior to the visit you want to visit with your pet and find out about their policy to avoid any misunderstandings.

Equally important is always when trusting someone else like pet sitter, dog sitter, pet sitting services, dog hotel, pet hotels - to let them know in advance about any specifics related to your pet's condition, behaviour and needs.