Dogs in grocery stores

[cookieee]

DH just came back from Publix complaining about seeing two carts with dogs IN them, and not the first time. He says that almost every trip there he sees this. And they are not wearing service vests .

I called Publix and talked with Customer Service. I was told that dogs are not allowed in the carts, and if they are not wearing service vests,they are not allowed to ask to see their license, but they can ask them to remove them from the carts.

I know there are a lot of dog lovers here, but what is your opinion on this subject?

 

[Andy M.]

It’s OK to follow the rules.

 

[Kayelle]

I'm a big time dog lover, but they don't belong in food shopping carts for sure. Then again, when I think of little kids diapered butts in them I get a little queasy too.

 

[roadfix]

Some people just have no common sense. I don't mind seeing pets inside a Home Depot but absolutely do mind in any kind of food establishment.

 

[cookieee]

I'm a big time dog lover, but they don't belong in food shopping carts for sure. Then again, when I think of little kids diapered butts in them I get a little queasy too.

Exactly, the first thing I thought of was DOG BUTTS!!!

Women, just think of how many times you have put your purse there, not to mention your children.

 

[GotGarlic]

Unless they're service animals, they don't belong in grocery stores, whether they're in carts or not. I saw a guy with a dog on a leash near the butcher section in the Kroger I go to once. I spoke to him and he laughed and said it was a service dog. I asked where its vest was and he said it was new and hadn't gotten it yet. I reported it to the staff - not even a manager, just the first employee I came across - and they were horrified. They called the manager who took care of it.

 

[Dawgluver]

Service dogs don't have to wear vests. But a true service dog would never be riding in a shopping cart, they'd be walking with and assisting their person. Sounds like what your DH encountered were “emotional support” animals, which could be anything from a dog to a snake or a peacock. They don't have to be licensed, but licenses are easy to get online.

Unless it's a true service dog who would be assisting or, if at a restaurant, lying quietly under the table, I'm not a big fan of animals in eating/grocery establishments.

 

[jennyema]

Don't most states bar animals (save service ones) from grocery stores no matter how they are being transported?

 

[buckytom]

I want an emotional support lobster. He would travel with me and keep me company as I hold his little rubber banded claw.

And if I get hungry, I just need some boiling water and butter.

 

[cookieee]

I want an emotional support lobster. He would travel with me and keep me company as I hold his little rubber banded claw.

And if I get hungry, I just need some boiling water and butter.

Just when I think you and DH MUST be related (he's crazy also) you come up with this. Now I want an emotional support lobster. lol

 

[caseydog]

Some of you probably should never eat at my house. A dog wanders around the kitchen all the time.

CD

 

[cookieee]

Some of you probably should never eat at my house. A dog wanders around the kitchen all the time.

CD

To me, that is ok. It is his/hers house. (oh, you thought it was yours?) lol

 

[buckytom]

Yes, but you know where your dog's butt has been, and how often it is cleaned...

(yeah, I said it. )

 

[caseydog]

Yes, but you know where your dog's butt has been, and how often it is cleaned...

(yeah, I said it. )

My dog keeps his butt pretty clean, and we all know how dogs clean there butts... and then we let them give us "kisses" us on the face.

I have a customer who is a germaphobe. He will NOT touch the door handle of a men's room door without a papper towell, but he will use door handles in other parts of the same building bare handed. Go figure.

CD