[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

Your humor meter needs an adjustment...

Your diagnosis of one is duly noted and will be scrutinized by a team of professionals as seen fit by same.

[Geodyssey]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

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

LOL, sure.

[Garywt]

I hate seeing dogs in stores and restaurants. Like others op have said why and when did this become acceptable. Our dog stays home if we are shopping or eating out or one of us stays with her while the other goes in. I understand the hot car issue but people can plan better.

[Brynnie]

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?

Animals don't belong in restaurants and grocery stores--or anywhere there is food being sold or served. It's disgusting to think urine (or worse, feces) would be found in any establishment like this. It should be illegal and owners should be held responsible with hefty fines.

[nevjudbaker]

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?

If they are in their own wagon, stroller or pouch it should not be an issue. However walking along the floor on a leash could be an issue. They should not be in grocery carts or walking on the floor. I only take my dog in to a grocery store when I need to pick up a few things while we are out running errands. She sits in her stroller quietly & doesn’t bother anyone unlike screaming kids & some running up & down the aisles. If everyone would be considerate of others no one would be complaining unless it is a chronic complainer who finds anything & everything to complain about. My opinion is if it is not doing anything to bother me than why not let them be there.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by Cheiro

Dogs, cats and animals of any kind do not belong in a store and particularly do not belong in a restaurant. I can understand some of these "support animals (seeing-eye dogs especially trained for the purpose), but these support animals are suppose to be licensed and must display that license whenever they are in a store or restaurant. Otherwise, Fido must stay home. The recent arrogance of pet owners that their pet must be fostered off on everyone is quite ridiculous. You may love your pet,but the public doesn't. Animals in stores and restaurant is simply not sanitary. Kindly leave them home.

They're called "service animals" not "support animals" and there exists no recognized licensing for them.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by Kares

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

Responsible pet owners RESPECT the establishments they're visiting, and if there's a sign that says "service animals only" or "no pets allowed" they respect and abide by it. That's one of the criteria for being a *responsible* pet owner.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by BigSteph

I am sorry for your loss. We had to put down our 15 year old Poodle. It takes months, if not longer to not mope about the loss.

The thread starter did not mean to offend you, nor was it personal as he/she didn't know about your loss.

The person wasn't trying to start something, but rather using his/her fellow Villagers as a sounding board for his/her own thoughts and feelings. I do the same thing, it is a way to mention something and find out how others feel. Sometimes I find myself in a minority view and I am forced to reconsider my reasoning.

Like the original poster, I happen to think pets should not be in stores. In no part of my opinion do I mean any ill will toward anyone or their pet.

If I started bringing my remaining dog to the family or sports pool, and others took my lead and brought their pets, and then we had dog swims, would anyone else have a right to disagree -- of course?

Again, sorry for your loss -- it sucks to lose a pet family member.

Dog swims would be a bad idea for many reasons, like that the shedding dog hair would clog the pool filters. And some people are allergic to animal hair. The dogs might like a lake better.

[Fredster]

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.

Now that’s a really funny rationalization, as if there are
so many diapered kids riding around in shopping carts in The Villages!

[brianherlihy]

dont pay the bill just leave and let the dog eat it and pay the bill

[PugMom]

i love animals! always have & always will. they surround me in life, past employment, social activities & family gatherings. i enjoy the opportunity to see a furry or feathered (or scaley) face whenever possible, no matter where it may be.

[Michael G.]

So we all agree, keep your #$%^&*()_)(*&^%$# dogs at home

[DaleDivine]

Originally Posted by MX rider

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.

I wish the people that walk the dogs through my yards knew about dog parks in TV..

[Bilyclub]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

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

No it's not. It's against Florida Law to bring a non-service dog inside. Local jurisdictions can issue permits for outside areas.

[Bilyclub]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

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

Should they be banned?

There goes your weak argument, again. You can't compare animals to humans.