Entrepreneur Plus - Short White
For Subscribers

Want to Run a Pet Café? These Founders' Tips Can Help. Learn how these entrepreneurs have combined their love of pets with their passion for the community.

By Ashlea Halpern

This story appears in the September 2016 issue of Entrepreneur. Subscribe »

The Dog Cafe
The Dog Cafe

Pet cafés (like a Starbucks full of animals) have long been popular in Asia but have run afoul of U.S. health codes. A new breed of entrepreneurs found a loophole: Partner with animal shelters to promote adoption.

Related: Finding Your Marketing Competitive Advantage

This is a subscriber-only article. Join Entrepreneur+ today for access

Editor's Pick

Related Topics

Business News

People Are Eager to Go to Europe. But a 'Strange and Humiliating' Requirement Is Derailing Travel Plans.

There aren't enough resources to keep up with the demand — and it's causing major problems.

Business News

8 People Hospitalized on JetBlue Flight Headed to Florida Due to Turbulence

The turbulent conditions occurred near Jamaica on a flight coming from Ecuador.

Business News

Tech CEO, 26, Found Dead in Suspected Murder

Pava LaPere founded EcoMap Technologies in December 2018.

Operations & Logistics

This Trading Analysis Bundle is Only $29.99 (reg. $200)

Invest in Yourself With This Trading Analysis & Candlestick Bundle

Leadership

I'm a Blind CEO — Here Are 3 Lessons I've Learned About Finding Alternative Ways to Be Your Most Productive Self.

Through my vision loss, I've learned a lot of lessons about the importance of staying proactive as a CEO. Here are some lessons I've learned to find new ways to grow your business.

Business News

U.S. Government and 17 States Sue Amazon Over Alleged Anticompetitive Practices That Led to Higher Prices for Consumers

The FTC and state attorneys general claim that Amazon has used its dominant position to favor its own products and services, which has harmed third-party sellers on its platform.