Waitress at Thirsty Dog Tavern shows off the pooch burger (Courtesy Melissa Libby)
Thirsty Dog Tavern opened only this week, but it is already the talk of the town. Some applaud the dog-friendly patio with its special kibble menu. In fact, the balmy weather lured a number of dogs and their owners to the outdoor seats last night, and both species chowed down on burgers.
Yet other constituencies are having a problem with the combination of dogs and dining. Some people want to leave the pets at home. Other are crying: why just dogs?
The Atlanta Cat Appreciation Society has lodged a complaint, saying the practice of allowing only dogs is discriminatory.
“Some of us have friendly, well socialized cats who would like nothing better than to go with their special people to a special dinner,” said ACAS president Dorothy Sikes. “They are clean, mannerly and keep to themselves. They certainly deserve the same rights as those slavering, crotch-sniffing creatures so welcome at Thirsty …
