What’s the Deal With Dog Ice Cream? | Eater

"A dog-first ice cream shop founded by Suzanne Tretowicz that began in Rehoboth Beach in 2018 and bills itself as the country’s first doggie ice cream shop; its lactose-free, and sometimes goat’s milk, ice creams come in novelty flavors like peanut butter and bacon and are served with a topping bar but are formulated for canine rather than human consumption. The concept centers on socializing—doggie ice cream socials, breed meetups, post-vet visits, dog dates and even occasional potbelly pigs—and the business has grown into a franchised chain approaching 16 locations nationwide (with recent openings and events such as a private birthday party for a TikTok-famous dog). Because the product isn’t held to restaurant health codes, dogs often arrive in packs, and the shop regularly rotates seasonal offerings to keep visits fresh for the owners as well as their pets." - Bettina Makalintal