[GATORBILL66]

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?

Anytime I see any animal in a shopping cart, I walk out of the store.

[I'm Popeye!]

Originally Posted by samquiros

A lot of misinformation and misunderstandings on this thread. If you are interested in learning about service animals, why not go to the source? Service animals are governed by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you review the ADA, and you disagree with it, blaming the Publix manager will not help. Write to your Congressperson.

Service Animals | ADA.gov

I can't find it, but maybe YOU can tell us, when was this NEW meaning of SERVICE Aminals was put into practice?

[jimkerr]

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?

I have an amazing dog but she sure as heck doesn’t belong in a grocery store! There are a lot of ignorant people that think their dog should be able to go with them anywhere though.

The best is those people that buy the fake service dog vests and cards from Amazon. Real service dog vests can’t be purchased from Amazon.

[I'm Popeye!]

Originally Posted by Drakeswood

Absolutely not!
Think about where your dog’s snout goes when out for a walk or around other pets…Yep, right sniffing the anus of other dogs or urine or feces. And we want our unpackaged fruit & veggies in the same location these animals have sat or licked? E. Coli is not healthy nor are dander and fur. Furthermore, what about folks with allergies? Price an epi pen…
Common sense is just not common!

I approve of this message, thank you Drakeswood..

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by GATORBILL66

Anytime I see any animal in a shopping cart, I walk out of the store.

I hope you stop at the customer service desk to let them know why. Seriously. Either management does not know there is a problem or they are worried that correcting the problem (removing the animal) will cause them to lose a customer. They need to know they are losing customers by NOT correcting the problem.

I don't usually pay attention to what other customers are doing as long as they are not blocking my way. Perhaps I will start watching for animals and choose to leave if I see one.

[cjrjck]

Originally Posted by VApeople

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

Sure. Why not? But dog owners need to know that the horse I ride into Publix doesn't like dogs sniffing around his backside. Never has.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by sdm1222

And you also replied 50 times!

So?

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by LuvNH

This is an excellent point. We have traveled extensively and have NEVER seen a dog in a store serving or selling food. ONLY IN THE VILLAGES.

You need to travel more...

And oddly, I've NEVER seen anyone with a dog in a grocery store in TV...

[I'm Popeye!]

Originally Posted by midiwiz

we were 'outside the bubble' and had zero issues, the only ones with issues were those that demanded things that we ignored...such as masks.

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[I'm Popeye!]

Originally Posted by Steve

I, too, have never seen a dog serving or selling food in a store...or anywhere for that matter.

You need to get out more.....

[I'm Popeye!]

Originally Posted by JGibson

If you read the ingredients in most of the foods these days like Bio-Engineered food ingredients a dog is the last thing you would have to worry about.

Meanwhile restaurants around TV are getting all types of violations for roaches, rats and improperly temperature controlled food storage.

If you ever worked in a kitchen of a restaurant you may never eat out again.

But yeah, dogs lol.

So then, you're saying it's OK to pile poop on top of poop...

[mags900]

NO!!!!!!!!!

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by I'm Popeye!

You seem to jump on those that say "NO".. To me, meaning you think they should allow the stinky mongrel to lick the oranges...
Just check every one of your posts on this thread, it proves my point and it seems that way with every topic... Relax my friend you seem like a lovely person at times.

I did no such thing. I only responded to the person who called people "miscreants" along with other insults...

Was that you?

[tophcfa]

Only a real service dog like the beautiful girl pictured below. She is off harness in the picture and not working. When she is in harness she is a highly trained guid dog for the blind/visually impaired (she is my brothers third German Shepherd guide dog). She has gone through extensive training, including her first year being fostered by a loving family and then another full year of intestine training as a guide dog. Only a very certain type of dog has the temperament, skills, and physical strength to do the job. Many of the dogs don’t pass the test during training and either become police dogs or pets. She is my brothers eyes, goes everywhere with him, and allows him to live a full life with his handicap. His guide dogs have saved his life more than once by pulling him from traffic in downtown Boston.

People buying fake “service dog” vests on Amazon and taking advantage of ridiculously lax ADA laws should be absolutely ashamed of themselves. They are doing a discreet to truly handicapped individuals who rely on their dogs for their quality of life!

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by I'm Popeye!

You seem to jump on those that say "NO".. To me, meaning you think they should allow the stinky mongrel to lick the oranges...
Just check every one of your posts on this thread, it proves my point and it seems that way with every topic... Relax my friend you seem like a lovely person at times.

And I suggest you re-read this thread. I didn't "jump on anyone who said dogs don't belong in grocery stores". I actually agreed with them...

And I find it odd that you refer to the customers in grocery stores as "stinky mongrels"...