Cat cafés have been on the rise in recent years, but what about their canine counterparts?
A new dog-friendly café has recently opened in London. It’s the perfect place for dogs and their parents to relax with a coffee or have plenty of fun. Pawsitive Café in Notting Hill is meant to be a “positive and inspiring space for dogs and their owners alike”, and has both areas for dogs to play and let off steam and areas for them to rest too.
A Mood Booster
Owner Alicia came up with the concept after finding that spending time with dogs boosted her mood when struggling with her mental health. She’s a dog mom herself too – she has her own Dalmatian.
She designed the café with the idea of feng shui in mind. Visitors can take part in activities like painting by numbers and dried flower pressing. Not only that, but the venue will also host events like talks and puppy yoga.
“My dog is not just my dog. My dog is my happiness, my inspiration, my sanity, and my world,” said Alicia to Metro. “Dogs are well known to be great for our mental health, but looking after mental health goes both ways and that’s why I created the café because it’s also down to the pet owner to look after the dog and treat the dog.”
At Pawsitive Café, both dogs and their parents can enjoy a bite to eat. Humans might decide on the Pawsitive Blueberry Pancakes or the Marinated Salmon. Meanwhile, dogs could try the Afternoon Puppy Tea, a Pupcake, or of course a Pawsitive Puppuccino.
Dogs and Mental Health
It’s no secret that spending time with dogs and other furry friends can help our mental health. Whether you’re a dog parent yourself or you simply spend time with a friend or relative’s pup, being around canines released positive neurotransmitters like serotonin in the brain.
