Blind man turned away from cafe because his guide dog was ‘too large and fluffy’

Blind man turned away from cafe because his guide dog was ‘too large and fluffy’

Staff at the Star Cafe in Sidcup, south-east London , repeatedly turned away Stephen Vallance, 44, his mum Ann and his Alsatian-Labrador cross, Wills – who is neither particularly large nor fluffy.

Unlike cats, dogs used to leave me cold – until I met a puppy in a padded jacket

Unlike cats, dogs used to leave me cold – until I met a puppy in a padded jacket

There was no conscious desire to beat the aversion – it just happened, and all it took was a puppy in an orange jacket, shortly after the end of lockdown.

There’s a Valentine’s Day-themed cockapoo café coming to London

There’s a Valentine’s Day-themed cockapoo café coming to London

There’ll be treats for both cockapoos and their humans (Picture: @popuppugcafe)Unfortunately, owners of other dog breeds will not be allowed to come along – though there is a french bulldog version running on the 9 February, too.

Pug cafe launches a Christmas party and it's just for dogs

Pug cafe launches a Christmas party and it's just for dogs

The day is split into six sessions, with each lasting 80 minutes and targeted at a different breed: Pomeranians: 10am and 12.40pm Dachshunds: 11.20am and 3.20pm Pugs: 2pm and 4.40pm Pug Cafe are hosting the event together with Pet Teezer, who will be giving away a dog brush (worth £12) to the first 350 dog owners to book a ticket.

Chinese cafe featuring dogs dyed to look like pandas facing backlash

Chinese cafe featuring dogs dyed to look like pandas facing backlash

In the video, posted by Chengdu Economic Daily, the owner of the cafe said it was also offering a dyeing service for 1,500 yuan (£165) to patrons who wished to give their pets a similar makeover.

Prepare yourself for cuddles, there’s a chihuahua café coming to London

Prepare yourself for cuddles, there’s a chihuahua café coming to London

The diva of dogs (Picture: Pug Cafe)Organisers Pug Cafe have joined up with dog grooming brand Pet Teezer for the occasion and the first 200 chihuahua owners will receive a free brush worth £10.

Pupuccinos at the ready: A Pomeranian cafe is coming to London

Pupuccinos at the ready: A Pomeranian cafe is coming to London

(Picture: Pom Café)And, obviously, you’ll get to hang out with a load of Pomeranians. Oh, and if you’re not a Pomeranian fan, don’t fear – Pug Café will also be posting popups for sausage dogs, pugs, and French bulldogs in the coming months.

Dog owners shouldn’t treat pets like humans

Dog owners shouldn’t treat pets like humans

Photo: Claudia BaxterSource:News Corp Australia OPINION IF YOU order food for your dog at a cafe, let him sit at your table and talk about him more lovingly than your own children, it’s time to question whether you’ve forgotten that your pooch is not a person.