[ffresh]

Originally Posted by vinricci

How can a 3lb chihuahua be of any assistance to someone?

Ask them.
They'll tell you it soothes their anxiety bouts. I think they should just get an invisible friend, like I had when I was four

Fred

[HappyRetired]

Originally Posted by TOMMY D

I've been in Winn Dixie and on one occasion the woman did have a monkey and was feeding it grapes and on another occasion another woman had a Iguana and was tearing off lettuce to feed it.

Isn't that called "stealing"? How did she pay for the grapes and lettuce if it didn't go through the check-out first. If I were store security I'd save photos of the lady for the next time she came and hand her over to police with the tape.

[WesMan]

Originally Posted by pjackson8

Why must people bring their dogs into grocery stores?
It is disgusting!!! I saw one dog licking and sniffing unwrapped food items. Today a man brought in his big, wet, smelly dog!

I agree, keep the dogs in the home... Same if they are in a Restaurant!!!!!!

[WesMan]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Read the Federal ADA law. The dog is a service animal who performs a necessary service for the owner, who has a disability and cannot function without the dog's assistance.

BS....... 80% are fake service dog.

[nn0wheremann]

Originally Posted by pjackson8

Why must people bring their dogs into grocery stores?
It is disgusting!!! I saw one dog licking and sniffing unwrapped food items. Today a man brought in his big, wet, smelly dog!

ADA rules:
ADA 2010 Revised Requirements: Service Animals

It has to be a dog, performing a service.

It has to be under control

Or it can be a miniature horse.

[WesMan]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

That's not the issue.
It's "their little babies" that are the issue.


The ones who push their dogs in strollers.

Crazy people!!!!

[Worldseries27]

To me the " service dog" issue is. 99 % merely much adoo about bs. Degree in liberal arts decrees

[WesMan]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Saw a huge dog in Sams yesterday was wondering about this.

I have a pet monkey should bring him next time but when he sees bananas trouble will ensue.

The pet monkey was with the big dog!!

[nevjudbaker]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

That's not the issue.
It's "their little babies" that are the issue.


The ones who push their dogs in strollers.

I am one who pushes my dog in a stroller. I have balance problems plus bad lungs. My doctor wants me to walk daily. I can't handle a big dog. I have a legal emotional support dog. She has done so much for us. My husband also has medical problems. If I didn't have her I would never be motivated to go for a walk. She loves her walks & makes sure we go out daily unless it rains. She also can't handle the humidity here. I can't carry her when she needs a rest. I bought the stroller so we could go on walks. She is potty pad trained so we don't have to worry about taking her out if the weather is bad. Strollers help people be with their pets which helps with daily stress. A dog in a stroller is not interrupting your life what so ever. Dogs drooling, laying on the floor & shedding hair I can understand. My dog lays in her stroller & is very well behaved. She brings so many smiles to peoples faces & negative looks from people like you.
I would rather have a dog curled up in a stroller next to me anywhere than a Kid or grandkids squirming, screaming, running up & down the floor. At the town squares people bring their kids. All they do is yell, scream & run around trying to get attention. Dogs are just laying on the ground. Very sad that ndogs are better behaved than kids. Next time you see a stroller you can be negative or just be thankful they have the stroller. Store owners will allow the strollers. Most elders now days want to be with their dogs. Elders are the ones supporting the economy. Many will allow well behaved dogs in strollers. Only wish they would only allow well behaved children & grandchildren.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by nn0wheremann

ADA rules:
ADA 2010 Revised Requirements: Service Animals

It has to be a dog, performing a service.

It has to be under control

Or it can be a miniature horse.

So how about a quarter horse?

[nn0wheremann]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

So how about a quarter horse?

Read the regs. "In addition to the provisions about service dogs, the Department’s ADA regulations have a separate provision about miniature horses that have been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. (Miniature horses generally range in height from 24 inches to 34 inches measured to the shoulders and generally weigh between 70 and 100 pounds.) Entities covered by the ADA must modify their policies to permit miniature horses where reasonable. The regulations set out four assessment factors to assist entities in determining whether miniature horses can be accommodated in their facility. The assessment factors are (1) whether the miniature horse is housebroken; (2) whether the miniature horse is under the owner’s control; (3) whether the facility can accommodate the miniature horse’s type, size, and weight; and (4) whether the miniature horse’s presence will not compromise legitimate safety requirements necessary for safe operation of the facility."

At least the horse has to be housebroken.

Hi ho Silver! Isn't this a great country?

[nevjudbaker]

Originally Posted by JoMar

Then you don't get out much. I shop at Publix, I have seen people carrying then, I have seen them in the push carts with food and of course I have seen them (once) in a baby carriage. Publix doesn't care about your health, or mine, they care about revenue. Just got to accept that or go someplace out of the bubble.

Publix let in people who may have a cold or not feeling well. They let in runny nose screaming kids & let them run down the isles touching everything. A dog will not affect your health. Think about that next time you go shopping.

[Joe C.]

On a post a few pages back, someone referenced that a person with diabetes had a service dog and that it WASN'T A SERVICE DOG.

Believe it or not, service dogs are available for people with severe diabetes. They can actually smell when blood sugar is very low. ..very specialized sense of smell.

[VApeople]

Originally Posted by WesMan

The pet monkey was with the big dog!!

OK, so a pet monkey and a big dog walk into a bar . . . .

So what is the rest of the joke?

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by WesMan

BS....... 80% are fake service dog.

I guess my sarcasm failed.