[ThirdOfFive]

Originally Posted by Lchughart@gmail.com

In simple terms, don’t see the need for people to bring their pets into restaurants or Walmarts are.

I tend to agree with what appears to be the majority of the posters here. Service animals OK. But pets in stores and restaurants? Nope.

Still it is not always the pets. Ever eat at the Lighthouse Point Bar & Grille at Lake Sumter Landing? Nice outdoor dining but...every post is occupied by a sea bird, not facing the water but the diners. The smaller birds just seem to be doing flyby patrols. Heaven help you if you need to leave your table alone to use the biffy. They'll swoop down and help themselves. I've seen it where diners get up to leave and the birds have a (albeit short-lived) field day with the scraps. Birds as a rule are not toilet-trained critters so even though I haven't witnessed it there's a fighting chance that birds leave their "signature" on the tables on a pretty routine basis.

Of the two, birds and dogs, I think I prefer the dogs.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive

I tend to agree with what appears to be the majority of the posters here. Service animals OK. But pets in stores and restaurants? Nope.

Still it is not always the pets. Ever eat at the Lighthouse Point Bar & Grille at Lake Sumter Landing? Nice outdoor dining but...every post is occupied by a sea bird, not facing the water but the diners. The smaller birds just seem to be doing flyby patrols. Heaven help you if you need to leave your table alone to use the biffy. They'll swoop down and help themselves. I've seen it where diners get up to leave and the birds have a (albeit short-lived) field day with the scraps. Birds as a rule are not toilet-trained critters so even though I haven't witnessed it there's a fighting chance that birds leave their "signature" on the tables on a pretty routine basis.

Of the two, birds and dogs, I think I prefer the dogs.

Biffy. I had to look it up.

[Janhug123]

I am a huge dog lover! However, out of respect for those who may not be or are allergic, I would NEVER take my dog into any public places.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Janhug123

I am a huge dog lover! However, out of respect for those who may not be or are allergic, I would NEVER take my dog into any public places.

Thank you for your respect for others and your compassion and understanding. It is very much appreciated.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

Video surveillance?
Dog's "winky" was wet and a sample was taken and tested against the sample from the "paddle". Tasted the same?
Don't want to blame a human. Let the dog take the rap?
I have no idea because I wasn't there.
😱

Your humor meter needs an adjustment...

[Kares]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

Don't know if this was discussed here before, and yes, I love dogs.

What's your take on the public bringing your pets into restaurants, grocery stores, churches?
You can't tell me their all-service dogs and that stuff can be bought on Amazon.

Tell story:
My wife and I were standing in line at Lowes and a young man had his dog in his cart.
As he moved ahead to check out my wife notice a paddle of urine on the floor from his dog in the cart and people behind us were walking there it..

How can Florida's Sanitation Dept. allow this around all things public?

In most of Europe dogs are welcome in stores and restaurants. Yes some dogs have piddled on a floor but a responsible pet owner comes prepared for this eventuality
I haven't personally had your experience but I can understand how you could be disturbed by it
Responsible pet owners allow their pets do do their business BEFORE going into a public place

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Petersweeney

The only dogs that should be allowed anywhere are service dogs for the blind as per Federal Law - ADA Act. The rest of these emotional support dogs are a bunch of crap that people have taken advantage of for there own pathetic lives. If they can’t go shopping without the dog they should stay home or take their therapist with them. I’ve been a dog owner for 16 years and agree with the germaphobes on this one….chances are the dog has been to the dog park and we all know what’s in the dog park….I remember a post here last year where a lady said she washed her dog in the kitchen sink….gross…

Aren't you Mr Happy...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by thevillages2013

Depends

Prezactly!!!

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by gemini5001

Dogs should not be allowed to enter Any food establishment PERIOD.
That is unsanitary and the Health Dept should not allow that.
The OP is NOT stirring trouble, YOU ARE !

Agree. Plus, you can be sure this topic is going to reappear on a regular basis as many need to be reminded that dogs are not universally accepted everywhere.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by gemini5001

Dogs should not be allowed to enter Any food establishment PERIOD.
That is unsanitary and the Health Dept should not allow that.
The OP is NOT stirring trouble, YOU ARE !

It's up the the particular establishment... PERIOD.

[JMintzer]

I'm allergic to the cheap perfume that many women douse themselves in...

Should they be banned?

[davem4616]

as a culture we seem to have moved to a place where 'freedom' can be interpreted as being able to do whatever you damn well please, regardless

and if you dare to question selfish or rogue behavior....the bullies shout you down

interesting how our values have shifted in the last few decades

just saying

[MX rider]

Originally Posted by Jeffery M

I have seen dogs in stores that were filthy and stunk. They probably had fleas. The owners were irresponsible and didn't take good care of them. They let the dogs wander all over the place. The dogs sniff plastic wrapped food packages and all other kinds of items. I wouldn't buy anything below a certain height because some dog may have touched it. It's unsanitary to have animals around food. They should be kept out of grocery stores and restaurants. Even seeing eye dogs shouldn't be allowed around places with food. Animals allowed on planes is crazy. I saw a video where a Shetland pony was allowed on a plane because he was an "emotional support animal". What if the plane hit turbulence and the horse panicked? People have been bitten on planes by someone's "emotional support animals". You don't want to pay hundreds of dollars for a plane ticket to have to listen to a dog bark in your ear or urinate on the floor in an enclosed environment. If you can't leave home to go eat or shop without an animal at your side then stay at home. Quit subjecting others with your selfishness. If you need something to give you emotional support when you leave home try taking something along called "a friend" or "a relative" with you. Society caters to the fringe too much.

Originally Posted by JMintzer

I'm allergic to the cheap perfume that many women douse themselves in...

Should they be banned?

But they don't pee or crap on the floor/ground whenever they have the urge. They're animals not people. Thats why they make dog parks. Stop assuming everyone likes your dog.

[CosmicTrucker]

Originally Posted by kaydee

ALL DOGS NEVER SHOULD BE IN SHOPPING CARTS. Most that we all see are the family pet & it needs to stay home. Legitimate Service Dogs are the exception & even those are to be leashed & not in a cart!!!

I bet you have no problem pushing around a shopping cart that just had someone's poopy diaper kid riding around in it, but a dog is off-limits.

[MX rider]

Originally Posted by CosmicTrucker

I bet you have no problem pushing around a shopping cart that just had someone's poopy diaper kid riding around in it, but a dog is off-limits.

Child=human Dog=animal. Big difference, but too many dog owners can't make the distinction.

I love my 2 labs, but they're dogs!