Enough With the Cat Cafes, Go Build a Puppy Cafe in Connecticut

I love all animals, but dogs are my life. I'm loyal, just like them. In the age old battle of cat vs dog people, I take no prisoners. I don't think I'm the only one. Dog-lovers of Connecticut, it's time for one of us to take the leap and open up a puppy cafe.

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What is going on with this trend of bookstore/coffee/teahouses moonlighting as cat rescue operations? Don't get me wrong, I support anything concept that will facilitate the adoption of a lonely pet, but I want my fair share, it's puppy time.

Social media is hot in Connecticut with the news that, once again, a new cat cafe named Perk and Paws Cafe will open their doors for business in my hometown of Torrington. I believe this is the same one that teased their location on E. Main next to Nutmeg Fudge, but they've reconsidered and have set up shop in the spiffy Pennrose's Riverfront Building on Franklin Street, near Sawyer's and Lates.

I love taking my chihuahua to work, I work in a radio station, and my co-workers are all cool with him being there. Most retail establishments are cool with him coming in, and I always ask. If not, no problem. I would never bring him into a sit-down restaurant, but breweries? They love dogs. Which brings me to my point - What's the difference between a cat cafe and a dog cafe? Are there regulations beyond food service establishments that forbid dogs and cats near coffee, tea, or books?

Search 'Dog-friendly+Connecticut', there's a few articles in between the clickbait that will show you that Connecticut kind of stinks at dog-friendly/dog-centric establishments. It's time.