On 2021-06-13 8:26 a.m., Gary wrote:
> On 6/12/2021 7:22 PM, cshenk wrote:
>> Sqwertz wrote:
>>
>>> Is this just an Austin, Texas phenomenon, or do a lot of people in
>>> other states take their obviously non-service dogs into grocery
>>> stores too?
>>>
>>> Some dogs sit in carts or the baby seats, some get blankets to make
>>> them comfy, some are being clutched to chests, some peek out of
>>> purses, and even others are on 8-14 foot leashes - sometimes 2 or 3
>>> wide at a time in the aisles so nobody can get past them.* And any
>>> number of them can be barking, yapping, or growling at other
>>> customers or dogs at any given time.
>>>
>>> Is this just as common in others cities and states?* Do you or
>>> somebody you know take your non-service dog into a grocery store?
>>> Why?
>>>
>>> -sw
>>
>> Never seen it here.* Our folks are a bit more saavy on such and do not
>> allow them in.* Randomly though you do hear of emotional support
>> animals causing problems at the beach. Gary may know if it's common.
>
> I did see a "service dog" in my beach Harris Teeter grocery store about
> 6 months ago. I talked with the woman for a few minutes too. Nice lady,
> nice little furry (fur over eyes) white dog.
>
> Note: it wasn't some official service dog. That's what she was calling
> it.* lol
>
> I had no problem with the dog in the store but others might have.

Not everyone likes to have dog hair on their fresh produce or seeing dog
shit or **** on the floors. I love dogs, but I don't want them around
my food.

>
> I have my reservations about all this support/service animal crap
> though. It's just continuing liberal nonsense that we should accept any
> weirdo as "normal."

Maybe those people just need a little dollie or a teddy bear.

>
> IMO, if you can't even go to a store without your pet by your side, stay
> home and order everything to be delivered. Even better...let your pet
> order the food while you sit nearby in a chair softly crying over daily
> stress.

That works for me.


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