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True birders like to make their own bird-feeding treats…

With the onset of colder weather and the thought for many of us of staying indoors a lot more, we once again prepare for the enjoyment our winter fly-in visitors. This is the time when bird-lovers make special trips to their favorite birder store for supplies. They check out the latest and greatest bird-feeding stations (bird table for our UK friends) to the bird feed most likely to attract our favorite bird.

No matter where you live, you can no doubt find retailers who are paying attention to people’s pets. From gift stores to pubs there is a movement afoot, (slow though it may be), of supplying water and/or pet treats as an added value for patrons accompanied by their pets.

Pet owners would like to see this pet-friendly movement grow a little more quickly. Bylaws and regulations in most places still restrict pets from joining their owners inside pubs and restaurants, though many in more laid-back locales allow pets to be part of the outdoor pub or restaurant venue. It appears that the US is way behind the UK in terms of the availability of pet-friendly pubs and restaurants.