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While others learned to make sourdough bread and do TikTok dances, Toronto resident Kaya Kristina's quarantine activity was to start an eatery for
NOEL KING, HOST: Toronto has plenty of good restaurants for humans. Now, though, there is an option for dogs - StarPups Cafe. Here s how it started. Kaya Kristina used to leave a bowl of water on her lawn for thirsty dogs.
KAYA KRISTINA: I started getting little notes in my mailbox saying, like, thank you so much. Our dog appreciates it so much.
STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: When the pandemic started, Kristina offered more - dog biscuits, beef liver bites, a treat of the day. Now, Kristina is not a morning person but wakes every day at 8 to stock the cafe.