# Pop Up Dog Cafes This Los Angeles Shop Features People-Friendly Shelter Dogs Up for Adoption By Meghan Young | Published 2015-02-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-up-dog-cafe References: [fastcompany](http://www.fastcompany.com/3041161/lattes-with-a-side-of-cuddles-lessons-from-americas-first-dog-cafe) The Pop Up Dog Cafe in Los Angeles, California, is being touted as the first of its kind. Adorable and interactive, it isn't just a space for pet owners to bring their furry friends when out and about. It is meant to introduce people to friendly shelter dogs that are up for adoption. Putting a personality to the pictures that often don't do the pets justice online, the Pop Up Dog Cafe is a great bridge for those interested in adopting. Although it was a very brief event, the Pop Up Dog Cafe was a huge success. Founded by Sarah Wolfgang, the model she used differs slightly from similar Asian establishments. Due to health codes, food is served outside by way of [food trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-cuisine-for-dogs). And the purpose of the shop is much more geared towards adoption. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Pop-up Dog Cafes:** Creating temporary spaces where people can interact with shelter dogs up for adoption. - **Interactive Adoption Experiences:** Offering engaging experiences to introduce potential adopters to shelter dogs in a more personal way. - **Online-to-offline Adoption Initiatives:** Using physical pop-up locations to bring the online adoption process to life and connect people with shelter dogs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Pet Retail:** Pet retailers can create pop-up dog cafes to showcase shelter dogs and drive adoptions while also promoting their products. - **Food Truck Industry:** Food truck operators can partner with pop-up dog cafes to serve food and drinks, providing a new customer base and potential business expansion. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can specialize in organizing pop-up dog cafes, offering unique adoption experiences for animal lovers seeking a furry companion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dog-Friendly Dating Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-friendly-dating.md) - [Dog-Friendly Cafe Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-pawttage.md) - [Idyllic Pet Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-best-pet-house-ever.md) - [Breed-Specific Puppy Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-canin-cafe-frenchie.md) - [Petting Booth Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petting-booth.md) - [Pet-and-Owner Salons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/short-bark-and-sides.md) - [Dog-Friendly Farmers Markets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farmers-market-for-dogs.md) - [Dog-Focused Retail Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-love-you-like-a-dog.md) - [Dog-Friendly Tasting Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dogue.md)