Thai Spice refuses to serve you and your “gay” dog, sir

Shawn Norris

That’s the message Ian Jolly and his seeing-eye dog Nudge were given when he and his companion tried to enter a small restaurant in Grange, Australia. An employee of Thai Spice denied service to Jolly and his wife after restaurant workers mistook his “guide dog” for a “gay dog.”

“The staff genuinely believed that Nudge was an ordinary pet dog which had been desexed to become a gay dog,” a statement from the hearing said.

I’m thinking that there may have been a bit of a communication issue here. I’m no veterinarian, but I’m not entirely sure that last sentence makes sense. There was also a sign on the front door welcoming “guide dogs.” But the real issue here is who cares what sexual orientation this dog chooses? He’s got a purpose in life and gainful employment; more than I can say about most of the straight dogs I know. And to all gay dogs thinking of dining at possibly discriminatory Australian restaurants — Even if you’re not driving, don’t order the white wine spritzer. It’s a dead giveaway.

For the inconvenience, Mr. Jolly and his dog were awarded $1500.

Gay dogs not welcome, diner told [The Sunday Mail]

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