PET BRIEFS Pup Friendly Patios

This summer, Mellow Mushroom is teaming up with The Lagunitas Brewing Company to support Best Friends Animal Society with special events, beer and pizza packages, and custom merchandise to celebrate man’s best friend. Proceeds will go to Best Friends Animal Society, which supports a network of shelter partners in Mellow Mushroom cities and across the country. The goal is to raise $40,000. Visit mellowmushroom.com for more.

10 eateries that welcome four-legged friends

By Collin Kelley

Looking for a place to grab a bite or a drink with your four-legged friend in tow. Try one of these dog-friendly spots around Intown.

Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall

684 John Wesley Dobbs Ave. ladybirdatlanta.com

Ladybird’s big BeltLine facing patio is the perfect spot for people and pup watching.

Park Tavern 500 10th Street parktavern.com

Stop in for a cold one or lunch with Fido after a romp in Piedmont Park.

▼New Realm Brewing 550 Somerset Terrace newrealmbrewing.com

Grab the pups and hang out at the brewery on the BeltLine.

Floataway Café 1123 Zonolite Road starprovisions.com

Small plates, cocktails and inviting patio not far from the Emory campus.

Forza Storico 1198 Howell Mill Road forzastorico.com

Fresh pasta, boozy lunches, and a covered patio.

Victory 913 Bernia Ave. vicsandwich.com

Grab a sammy, a slushie, and chill with your pup in Inman Park.

▲Leon’s Full Service

131 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur leonsfullservice.com

Doggies are always welcome on the patio at this downtown Decatur favorite.

ParkGrounds

The Atlanta Humane Society is holding virtual new foster orientation events on July 7 and July 24 for those interested in fostering pets and who can facilitate socially-distanced meet and greets with potential adopters. Visit atlantahumane.org for more information.

LifeLine Animal Project, which manages both the Fulton and DeKalb animal shelter. is getting more dogs and cats everyday looking for new homes. For more information on adoptions, visit lifelineanimal.org.

142 Flat Shoals Ave. parkgroundsatl.com

Grab breakfast, a sandwich or coffee while the pooches carouse in the dog park.

Cypress St. Pint & Plate

817 West Peachtree cypressatl.com

The big patio at the corner of Cypress & 6th is a favorite place for Midtown pups and their owners.

Fetch Park 520 Daniel St. fetchpark.com

Grab a drink while the dogs play.

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