Pop-up puppy café to open in Vancouver on Friday

A “pup-up” café is opening in Vancouver on Friday, hoping to help find some dogs a new home.

Catching the city’s popular cat café by its tail, the dog café is being set up by the B.C. SPCA at TAXI Cafe from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Aug. 5.

The paw-some initiative – formerly named “Cups & Pups” – aims to show potential adopters the kinds of canines currently looking for a fur-ever home.

“With the goal of educating potential adopters about some of the amazing animals we have at B.C. SPCA shelters – not only in the Lower Mainland but also, throughout the entire province – Cups & Pups allows people to meet with just some of the wonderful animals in BC SPCA care,” said Tess Repenning from the B.C. SPCA in a release.

It will cost $10 for entry into the café, and coffee is available by donation.

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For anyone looking to adopt, the event is barking up the right tree.

“You’ll get your caffeine fix and canine love, all while supporting a fantastic cause. Even if you’re not looking to adopt, it’s a fantastic opportunity to spend your lunch hour having fun with some lovable, four-legged furballs,” added Repenning.

The café is located inside the lobby of the TAXI ad agency at 515 Richards St., Vancouver.