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Friday, December 30, 2011

Doggie Dining Has No Takers

The story: The Dining Out Growth Act of 2011 took effect July 1, allowing restaurants to allow dogs in outdoor areas.

The update: No restaurant has made inquiries about allowing the pets to eat with their owners.

This year, the Maryland General Assembly loosened the leash on doggie dining at restaurants.

The Dining Out Growth Act of 2011 took effect July 1, but, as of early December, there had been no takers in Washington County.

"No one locally even made any inquiries about it," Washington County Health Department spokesman Rod MacRae said in a voice-mail message on Dec. 9.

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