[Campbell soup]

How about a poll on this matter? I do not how to set it up... I would love to see how many people really would vote to have dogs at the squares.
I have a beautiful dog...however, her or I wouldn't like her at the squares! She would much rather stay home (at least thats what she told me LOL)

[The Great Fumar]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

The woman was an idiot to have an unleashed dog roaming around. .

Forgive me for not thinking quick enough to ask her what her major was..

fumar

here major , here major.....

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

I predict this thread will have over 50 comments and 1500views.

My estimate may have been too low.

[Hancle704]

Will they also prohibit Cougars?

[The Great Fumar]

Originally Posted by Hancle704

Will they also prohibit Cougars?

NO , I think C---ls will be able to go.......

( com-on guys, its a joke )

[chelsea24]

Originally Posted by The Great Fumar

NO , I think C---ls will be able to go.......

( com-on guys, its a joke )

hmmmm..... now who's name begins with a "C"??? Fumar! Are you being a bad little boy again?

[Taj44]

Originally Posted by dillywho

I know I will probably catch you-know-what for this, but I'm glad someone brought this front and center. Let me start by saying I have a dog (did have 2 but one died at 16) so I am an animal lover. The point is, they are animals and as such have their place. Not everyone thinks my little darling is as cute as I do, and I respect that. I don't understand why these people cannot leave them at home for a couple of hours. I know they don't take them to the doctors office, church, grocery store, restaurants, etc. Even man Villages offices are posted that animals not allowed. If they can't bear to leave them long enough to socialize, then they need to stay home with them or at the very least keep them leashed and in the cart with them. We were at SS one evening when a little girl was bitten in the face and nobody did a thing. I would not have been so calm had it been my child or grandchild. The owner acted as if the child should have not been there and was really rude to the grandparents. On another point, the smell is going to be an issue as the weather heats up, expecially now that there are so many people bringing their dogs. Service dogs are another matter and are working and usually are not allowed to be petted, etc. They should be allowed there as they are other places.

We love our pets too, but the situation at the squares seems a little out of hand. I agree with your comments.

[BUC]

I agree no pets in the squares, including KIDS

[Talk Host]

Originally Posted by BUC

I agree no pets in the squares, including KIDS

I hope this is a joke!

[beady]

Quite simple dogs on their leash. On second thought, maybe it's the idiot owners who should be on a leash.

[KathieI]

Originally Posted by beady

Quite simple dogs on their leash. On second thought, maybe it's the idiot owners who should be on a leash.

Great post, Beady. I agree, love the dogs, not sure about idiot owners.

[musicman]

[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.

[Campbell soup]

Nicely put Musicman...

I agree 100%

[Stub3434]

I have heard reports from a few members of a local church that there is a member of the church who brings his dog to church. He parks in a space reserved for visitors, even tho he has been attending regularly for some time. Then he seats his small dog next to him during the service. Complaints to the ministry have been met with the remark that they would prefer to have him attend church rather that lose him by banning his dog. Unbelievable but true. I am a dog lover, and have had many great dogs in my lifetime, but they don't belong in public buildings, offices, restaurants, or within the confines of TV town squares.

[golf79]

Couldn't have said it better myself. When will Pet Owners understand that many do not feel the same as they do. I despise going to public places to be barked at, have my leg smelled and licked, or to be jumped on by a dog whose owner thinks that such actions are cute. Have no problem with you loving your pets as long as you keep them out of public places. Smother them with love in your own home, not on the Town Square.

Does anyone know where I can cast my vote to support this rumored ban of Pets in Town Squares?