On the back of a recent report, the Federal Government is planning to overturn the current local and state laws prohibiting man’s best friend having access to outdoor dining areas.
Local governments are in uproar about the current movement and believe the laws should continue to be localised and pets should be prohibited.
If you support having your canine friends welcomed at your local dining haunt instead of tied up on the footpath. Leave a comment below. People power works, you know!
Thankfully, Jan Power’s Farmers Markets welcomes all four legged friends to the weekend markets, allowing pups and their parents to dine together.
My dog Tucker loves going to the markets, especially at New Farm where there is a dog park right next door.
There is even a special ‘No Barking Zone’, always popular with those keen on civil disobedience!
Many marketeers are encouraging man’s best friend to come along, with water bowls readily available and tasty treats on hand each weekend which, according to Jan Power are increasingly popular.
“Owners love the opportunity to spend as much time as they can with their pets, my markets are happily embracing and encouraging the pet friendly atmosphere,” said Jan.
“It’s not unusual to see a market goer tucking into a pastry with their pet perched next to them enjoying a pupcake. We pride ourselves on being a versatile food market, allowing people to enjoy their weekend market visit however they wish,” said Jan.
Retro Pets trade at Jan Power’s Farmers Markets at Manly and Powerhouse and offer a selection of treats for well-behaved pooches and other furry (and feathered) companions.
Let's hear it for our furry friends!
Do you know which other markets around Brisbane especially welcome dogs or are not so dog friendly? Please share the info in the comments below.
Love the Jan Power's markets. And we rarely go anywhere for brekkie or lunch if our furry family member isn't welcome there also.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you Kara!
DeleteApologies to Kara - I somehow deleted your post but I have pasted it below.
ReplyDeleteI am so excited by this news. We have taken our dog to Eumundi Markets but Byron Bay do not allow dogs. In order for dogs to be more social and less annoying in the suburbs requires Australian laws to be reviewed and allow pet owners more places with their dogs. I am all for it! http://www.health.qld.gov.au/foodsafety/documents/fs-8-animals.pdf
The food business licensee may be fined $2000 for a breach of this requirement or prosecuted under the Queensland Food Act 2006 (maximum penalty $100 000 or 2 years imprisonment). I love taking my dog out but would hate for a small business to cop such a fine.
Sorry again - that was actually a comment from Kristy.
DeleteAs a veterinarian, attitudes towards pets in Australia frustrates me to no end... I would love it if we embraced the European attitude of pets going everywhere with their owners, and being more relaxed about pets living in units and rental properties. Pets are part of the family!
ReplyDeleteI would love to be able to take my two precious puppies with me while enjoying a lazy breakfast on a weekend. I would certainly support this change in attitude and law.
ReplyDeleteI say yay to dogs accessing outdoor eating areas ... but can they have their own stash of canine cookies please? Don't want them competing for the human lip-smackers.
ReplyDeleteAnd it is much better for them too. My dog gets his fill by grazing the table fallout despite my protests.
DeleteWould love to take my little pup with me for breakfast. We tend to have a lazy breakfast at home on the deck and he sits up on a chair next to us. We'd probably go out more if we could take him with us - I feel guilty leaving him alone on the weekend when he's alone during weekdays!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean - it's those big sad eyes looking at you when you go out the door.
DeleteI totally agree with all of these comments.I hate going out & leaving my 3 year old boy (border Collie)at home.We should start a partition I'm sure there would be enough signatures to make them sit up & take notice.
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