Dog-friendly cafe issued warning after customer complaint
A dog-friendly cafe in Hahndorf, Same But Different Cafe, has been warned by the local council to prohibit dogs inside after a complaint regarding food safety standards. The owner, Kellie Hunter, has started a petition to challenge the council's decision, which has already received significant support. Dogs are still allowed to accompany patrons outside the cafe, but the new rules could lead to fines for violations.
- ▪Kellie Hunter opened Same But Different Cafe in 2023, allowing dogs inside until recently.
- ▪The Mount Barker District Council issued a warning after a complaint about food safety standards.
- ▪Hunter has launched a petition against the ban, which has garnered over 1,700 signatures.
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Dogs banned from Hahndorf cafe three years after it opened welcoming poochesBy Eugene BoisvertBy Bobby MacumberTopic:DogsMon 25 May 2026 at 2:53pmMon 25 May 2026 at 2:53pmMon 25 May 2026 at 2:53pmSame But Different Cafe owner Kellie Hunter can now only serve "puppacinos" outside. (ABC News: Olivia Mason)In short:Kellie Hunter opened Same But Different Cafe in Hahndorf in 2023 and has allowed dogs inside since then.The Mount Barker District Council says only accredited assistance animals are permitted inside dining and drinking areas.What's next?Ms Hunter has started a petition calling on the council to change its mind.abc.net.au/news/dogs-banned-from-hahndorf-cafe-after-three-years/106717862Link copiedShareShare articleThree-and-a-half years after opening her dog-friendly cafe in the…
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