Citizens FOR Pets in Condos Inc http://www.petsincondos.org is happy to see any moves to increase acceptance of companion animals in Florida.  Our state needs to catch up with the rest of the country, where 63% of US households have at least one pet, and pets are frequently brought on vacation, brought to work, etc.

I’m another one who frequently encounters children who are far less well behaved in public than the dogs I know. Drunken adults can be bad, too. I’ve experienced dog-friendly restaurants in both Key West and St. Augustine, both very positive. It’s the “parents” who can be the problem. Life happens, anyone misbehaving (Canine or Human) should be taken aside, so as not to bother others. Fine Dining is not for kids OR dogs (common sense). Casual outdoor dining… Why not? Give the business owners a break, and let them decide.

I say “Yes”. I don’t see a problem with it. After all what about all of those people with children that are acting up? I know there is a difference between people and animals. But I’d rather sit close to a dog that is behaving than a child that is acting up and who’s parents aren’t doing anything about it.

I am not believing my eyes at people who are so concerned over ‘doggie dining’. First of all, since Pier Park opened, it’s been allowed. This just formalizes it. So if you have been there and were not traumatized, chances are you’ll live through this ordinance passage without even flinching.

Secondly, it’s implemented successfully in Miami, Orlando, Sarasota, Jacksonville and even Fort Walton Beach. I truly believe that our attitudes are just as progressive as theirs.

Finally, the ordinance leaves it up to the restaurant owner. That’s who should make the ultimate decision, not the government. Computer users who make comments on news stories make for interesting reading, but if a restaurant owner sees his business increase by being dog-friendly, that counts a heck of a lot more than a string of comments on a web site.

Is Panama City Beach going to the dogs? I can’t belive any nice restaurant would stoop that low. If that hapens I guess my wife and I will just find another place to eat. She is a pretty good cook so I wan’t go hungry.

For more information on service animals in places of public accommodation you can visit the US Department of Justice website.
I believe the City of Panama City should research this issue more thoroughly before voting on a law that would be detrimental to the
welfare of the public.

I would like to remind the City of Panama City Beach that
due to health codes animals are not allowed in restaurants.
The only exception is SERVICE ANIMALS. These animals are
working animals and are covered under the Americans with Disability Act.
    Allowing non-service animals (pets) would be detrimental to
the person with a disability and the service animal that accompany the
individual.
Non service animals are PETS and not trained to interact with the public and other animals.

In society today, the majority is always subjected to the whims of the minority. As a society of people we are placing animals on a pedestal that supercedes people just as the Druids of England worshipped the trees!
Where is the county and state HEALTH DEPARTMENT? Its idealistic to assume that owners clean up after their pets, however, we observe otherwise as dogs urinate and defecate on park grass where children are allowed to play.
What shall we permit for the cat, bird, iguana or snake owners? Let the pet lovers build a restaurant JUST FOR animals, and call it a BARN!!!!!

Can you picture yourself biting into a juicy steak outside the Hofbreau Beer Garden while at the table next to you a doberman sits licking his privates?  And its owner is feeding him table scraps.

Are you kidding me?  ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!  Dogs are unsanitary.  If you want to dine with your dog do it at home where you don’t bother others.

I WOULD BE OK WITH A “SEEING EYE DOG” BUT OTHER THAN THAT, I DO NOT EAT DOG FOOD. ONE OF US LEAVES THE RESTAURANT, THE DOG OR ME. DOGS DO NOT PAY TO EAT, I DO.

GIVE ME A BREAK! If you can’t go to dinner without your dog, and you are NOT blind, GET A LIFE. These people who treat their pets like people need help. I don’t want to see a dog in a restaurant unless it’s on the plate next to the potatoes! Madman66

I’m just curious….

Would this require a “Licker” license?

Yes, I think it should be allowed it works in other areas of Florida and the country that we have visited.

Yes, Dog lover’s want to dine with the dog’s.

If other’s do not agree they can dine @ another location. I have been to places like that . It is wonderful!

If someone wants to dine with their pooch at home that is their business. However, the rest of us should not be subjected to it. I, for one, do not care to look over my shoulder to see a dog relieving himself on the restaurant premises. Keep your pets at home-they will be there when you get back.