Double Dogs restaurant gets permission to allow dogs

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Dogs will now be allowed at the new Double Dogs restaurant at Hamburg.

The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department originally denied the restaurant permission to have animals there but on Friday, both reached an agreement.

The health department says it gave approval to the restaurant’s plan to operate a community dog park next to the restaurant.

There will be no food preparation or food service in the area.

According to city code, live animals, except service animals, patrol dogs and fish in tanks, are not permitted in any retail establishment where food is served.