A dog café is a type of business establishment where typically customers pay to spend time with domesticated canines for purposes of entertainment and relaxation.[1] Such cafés may also provide other services such as food and beverages.[1]
Dog cafés can be found in many countries, ranging from places such as New York,[1] California,[2] and Vietnam.[3] At some dog cafés, the dogs are owned and provided by the businesses themselves,[3] whereas at others, patrons bring their own dogs to socialize with other dogs.[1]
In 2024, two dog cafés in New York City were saved from closure by locals. Over $20,000 was raised in a few days via a GoFundMe page, with an additional one bringing in over $250,000.[4]