[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

No! Niet! Definitely not.
Service dogs only, and the law should be changed that those animals are fully certified, and proof should be shown on request of management.
But it will never be, because the poor 'bleeding hearts' will be so offended if their 'fur babies' are excluded.

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

There are dogs trained to sense seizures before they happen. Having one can help increase someone's independence. A flickering fluorescent light overhead in a supermarket can trigger an epileptic seizure in some people. A trained service dog would press against the owner's leg, warning him that something is about to happen so he can get down to the floor and prepare for it. A service dog would also bark to attract attention, so that his owner can get immediate help.

A PTSD service animal can sense an anxiety attack before it happens, and assist its owner in getting fresh air, or discouraging people from coming too close, or whatever else it's trained to do.

There are service animals who actually pull the wheelchairs of people who have limited use of their hands and legs.

People with mobility problems can use service animals who are trained to provide them with stability and pacing when standing, walking, and sitting back down.

There exist people with psychiatric issues, who can use service dogs to prevent or interrupt impulsive or potentially dangerous behaviors. The dogs are trained to know the signs of a triggering event.

There are others - but those are some examples.

The issues most folks have is not with genuine service animals. The issues are with FiFi and Fido who squat and pee and poop in the aisles of the grocery store. Big difference.

[LuvNH]

Originally Posted by I'm Popeye!

Speaking of Rude: Not nice to call Older Citizens, "Crazy Rude Old People."
So, "Toilet Paper" is what you continue to think of from the pandemic.

What would you like me to call crazy rude old people fighting at Publix front door to get in for toilet paper? I am open to suggestion. As for toilet paper and pandemic, if you recall we were extremely fortunate in TV with the pandemic. Outside the bubble, not so much.

[I'm Popeye!]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

Toilet paper, beef, canned tuna, and a few others. I didn’t read that as a criticism of all older citizens, I read it as calling out the subset that can accurately be described as crazy rude older people.

So, Who is to say I am or You are...

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by I'm Popeye!

So, Who is to say I am or You are...

Pretty sure I'm safe from Crazy but I'm definitely a People. I'm beginning to accept Older though I'm on the young side of those north of 44. Rude... for the most part I consider the source, but sometimes things just happen.

[LuvNH]

I now need to apologize to the nice people on this thread who posted about dogs in stores. I am sorry ....................

[eyc234]

Originally Posted by VApeople

I read that the Publix at Magnolia Plaza has two large signs that says dogs are not allowed in their store.

Do you think dogs should be allowed in a grocery store?

NO!!!

[dhdallas]

Originally Posted by VApeople

I read that the Publix at Magnolia Plaza has two large signs that says dogs are not allowed in their store.

Do you think dogs should be allowed in a grocery store?

Dogs do not belong in grocery stores, restaurants, the squares, at parties, and when visiting someone else's home.

They are not your children (no matter what you think) and there are plenty of people who do not like dogs. They are smelly, needy creatures that shed, carry fleas, slobber, have worms, and drag their butt on the carpet. Don't even get me started about the barking.

Owners of purebred dogs are really offensive. If they really cared about dogs they'd get a rescue animal or a mutt from the local dog pound (and not a puppy mill). Instead, the vain purebred owners are too snobbish to have a mixed breed animal, wanting to show off their expensive animal everywhere they go. Leave your animal where it belongs; at home!

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Dotneko

Well, i tend to pass on by the questions posed here that I dont find thought provoking. But thats just me i guess.....
Personally, keep your dirty creatures out of the food store. The manager needs to man up and tell the miscreant they arent welcome in the store with their mangy mutt. Or let them do their shopping and refuse to check them out. Let them waste an hour of their time.

So... You passed on commenting the last time this was posted just a few days ago (and the what is it now, dozens of time before that?) But you see fit to post now?

And by insulting people, you expect what in response?

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by I'm Popeye!

Just admit it, JM, you hate these types of dog threads; why? Because you disagree with the majority...

Nope. I don't believe dogs need to be taken into grocery stores...

I never suggested that they should... But nice try!

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Dotneko

Well, i tend to pass on by the questions posed here that I dont find thought provoking. But thats just me i guess.....
Personally, keep your dirty creatures out of the food store. The manager needs to man up and tell the miscreant they arent welcome in the store with their mangy mutt. Or let them do their shopping and refuse to check them out. Let them waste an hour of their time.

Do you feel alright? Your wording sounds like you might be having stroke or something.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by I'm Popeye!

So, Who is to say I am or You are...

Me, I’m great judgement of people.

[Dotneko]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Do you feel alright? Your wording sounds like you might be having stroke or something.

Why, thank you for checking on me! My words appear to track just fine, though, so I think I am good. And you appear to have regained your mastery of the English language too! Good news all around. Seriously you were uncharacteristically butchering your sentences - forgive me for being concerned. It wont happen again.

[Dotneko]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Me, I’m great judgement of people.

LOL I stand corrected. Back to butchering.

[Dotneko]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

So... You passed on commenting the last time this was posted just a few days ago (and the what is it now, dozens of time before that?) But you see fit to post now?

And by insulting people, you expect what in response?

Ive been busy. There are some days I dont even post here - imagine that!
And your original comment about this thread wasnt meant as an insult? Pot, meet kettle.

[Garywt]

I say no dogs in grocery stores, restaurants (inside or out) and any other stores including Home Depot and Lowes. Dogs should be left home if you plan any type of shopping.