[QUOTE=dillywho;200783]...I know they don't take them to the doctors office, church, grocery store, restaurants, etc. QUOTE]
Ah, grasshopper, you are mistaken...
I have seen pets in all but church. Also in many retail businesses. I think there are health codes restricting animals (other than service animals) in restaurants and grocery stores. In my younger days I worked retail and restaurants and was amazed at what people allowed their pets to do in those business. Also, how beligerent many got when asked to please remove their pets. I believe that the business may have some liability if a patrons pet harms another customer. And those that have the "small" pets that they hold in their arms believe they are exempt from the rule.
I am a pet lover myself. But I think there are times and places for pets. There should be few restrictions in public places. But in non-public places pets should be restricted. Sorry, those who say that a grocery store (retail store, doctor's office, etc...) is "public". It is not.
And, believe it or not, some people are AFRAID of animals (gasp). My father, big, strong manly man was attacked by a dog at a young age and nearly lost sight in one eye. He is a man that fears little, but get him in an enclosed space with a dog and he is a basket case.
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