Pup cups: These Chattanooga restaurants offer free dog treats
Staff photo by Abby White / Maxsy the Pug enjoys his pup cup Feb. 24, 2025. Timmy Schendel and his daughter, Aurora Schendel, regularly visit Sonic in Hixson to treat their dog, Maxsy, to a pup cup made with whipped cream Staff photo by Abby White / Maxsy the Pug enjoys his pup cup Feb. 24, 2025. Timmy Schendel and his daughter, Aurora Schendel, regularly visit Sonic in Hixson to treat their dog, Maxsy, to a pup cup made with whipped cream
Driving around and taking care of errands can easily become a fun outing when your dog comes along for the ride.
To compensate your furry friend for making a chore less of a bore, treat yourself and your pooch by visiting one of many Chattanooga area establishments that offer “pup cups” and other dog-friendly treats for free or a minimal charge.
“They are definitely a favorite,” Brianne Hager said by phone, referring to the Daily Grind on Signal’s organic dog cookies offered as complimentary treats to customers’ dogs. “We have several dogs who jump out of the car to get it.”
Staff photo by Abby White / Maxsy the Pug enjoys his pup cup Feb. 24, 2025. Timmy Schendel and his daughter, Aurora Schendel, regularly visit Sonic in Hixson to treat their dog, Maxsy, to a pup cup made with whipped creamStaff photo by Abby White / Maxsy the Pug sits in Aurora Schendel’s lap Feb. 24, 2025, while Alyssa Boles feeds him a pup cup. Timmy Schendel and his daughter, Aurora Schendel, regularly visit Sonic in Hixson to treat their dog, Maxsy, to a pup cup made with whipped cream.Staff photo by Abby White / Maxsy the Pug patiently waits for his pup cup Feb. 24, 2025. Timmy Schendel and his daughter, Aurora Schendel, regularly visit Sonic in Hixson to treat their dog, Maxsy, to a pup cup made with whipped cream. .Staff photo by Abby White / Maxsy the Pug enjoys his pup cup Feb. 24, 2025. Timmy Schendel and his daughter, Aurora Schendel, regularly visit Sonic in Hixson to treat their dog, Maxsy, to a pup cup made with whipped cream.Staff photo by Abby White / Maxsy the Pug licks the leftover whipped cream off of his face Feb. 24, 2025. Timmy Schendel and his daughter, Aurora Schendel, regularly visit Sonic in Hixson to treat their dog, Maxsy, to a pup cup made with whipped cream.Staff photo by Abby White / Maxy the Pug sits in Timmy Schendel’s lap Feb. 24, 2025, while waiting for his pup cup. Timmy Schendel and his daughter, Aurora Schendel, regularly visit Sonic in Hixson to treat their dog, Maxsy, to a pup cup made with whipped creamStaff photo by Abby White / Maxsy the Pug has whipped cream on his face after eating a pup cup Feb. 24, 2025. Timmy Schendel and his daughter, Aurora Schendel, regularly visit Sonic in Hixson to treat their dog, Maxsy, to a pup cup made with whipped cream
Big Ridge resident Timmy Schendel said he takes his pug, Maxsy, to pick up his daughter, Aurora, from school, as well as to the bank and to pay utility bills. He was surprised to find that Maxsy received treats not only in restaurant drive-throughs, but also the drive-through at Truist Bank and Hixson Utility District.
