Yeah it sucks, there's so much in this city that falls through the cracks, and a few of us that still care enough to clean it up. Consider it an investment in your future karma, and know that there are literally dozens of us that appreciate your contribution.

Yeah I truly do have pity for yellow cabs in NYC, which were generally knowledgable and a fair service.. But the cabs here in Philly don't get much of my pity. Starting every ride with an argument about payment just isn't a good experience.

I have seen variations of this in other cities where it has worked well. Lucky Dog in Brooklyn is probably the closest, though this appears to be quite a bit larger. Dog PPL in Santa Monica is all-outdoor, but very much has the boozy bar scene vibe when you're there. I have also heard of similar places to this in Austin and Denver, but have not been there firsthand.

This model will get more and more popular as the 20-30 crowd (me included) are 'raising' dogs instead of children, and also not doing pretty much anything without a bar involved. It will all come down to how well they police the dogs and owners. Dogs add another variable, but it's one that can be controlled for and I've never actually experienced an issue in the countless hours I've spent across the two spots above.

What a beautiful GSP, I hope you get her back and this comes to an end soon!