Tales & Tails, a bookstore and coffee shop with a prominent dog theme, has opened in Fredericksburg, Va., Northern Virginia magazine reported.
Located at 1010 Charles St., Tales & Tails debuted on May 24 and features an all-ages, general-interest inventory, with plenty of dog-related books available. There is a children's area complete with stuffed animals, as well as meeting and study rooms that customers can rent.
Owners Christine Bowman and Hunter Burkin plan to host author events, book clubs, and animal adoption events in partnership with the Fredericksburg SPCA and Old Dominion Humane Society.
The coffee counter serves coffee and baked goods, along with pup cups and dog treats. There is a dog-friendly patio but, due to health department regulations, only service animals are allowed in-store. The patio includes water bowls, a "dog stick library," and more.