People always say that dogs are man's best friend – but why don't they act like it? Here in the United States, you'll rarely find a welcome mat set out for your canine companion to wipe his paws on. But if you're sick of all the "No Rover" rules, it might be time to plan a doggie holiday to Tuscany.
People always say that dogs are man's best friend – but why don't they act like it?
Your furry four-legged pal seems to face discrimination at every turn. He can't accompany you to your favorite coffee shop. He got shooed out of the movie theatre, even though you know he would have loved Eight Below even more than you did. And don't even think about taking him to your favorite shoe store.
Here in the United States, you'll rarely find a welcome mat set out for your canine companion to wipe his paws on. But if you're sick of all the "No Rover" rules, it might be time to plan a doggie holiday to Tuscany.
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The beautiful Italian region's already got tons to offer – great food and wine, gorgeous sunsets, and the even-more-gorgeous statue of David, to name but a few – but this June, thanks to a unique new law, Tuscany will be transformed into an animal paradise.
The law will give all domestic pets an all-access pass to the region's restaurants, movie theaters, museums, post offices, and beaches. No need to bring home a doggy bag after dinner – now your dog can just take a bite or two from his seat beneath your table.
Fulvio Pierangelini, a famous Tuscan chef, is pleased that his patrons will have the chance to dine with their pets, but don't expect him to serve up a portion of Alpo Primavera alongside your own pasta dish. "Mind you, I draw the line at cooking for them," he told The Times.
Though dogs are probably the most portable of pets, the new measure applies equally to all of our animal friends – which means Tuscany may soon be transformed into a makeshift menagerie.
"A taboo has fallen," Corriere della Sera told The Times. "Fido can go with you to the trattoria, Sylvester the Cat can purr beneath Michelangelo's David, Tweety Pie can chirrup in his cage at the foot of his owner's hospital bed."
We're booking our plane tickets now – including a special seat for Spot.
