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Dogs in the grocery store

151949 — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 18:39:49 GMT

When we are in Pa we stay in a very small town with only one grocery store. There is a very large plan here where they have senior housing from independant homes up to skilled nursing and there is a daily bus to the grocery store. Lately we have noticed a lot of people in the store with dogs in their grocery carts. What the heck???? One dog I saw was very dirty and smelled terrible. He was beside me at the deli counter. So I asked the manager about it and she said they are "service dogs" and the law says they are allowed. i doubted this and looked it up. Actually only guide dogs for the blind are allowed and even then not if they are in an area where food could be contaminated. It is a federal law - as grocery stores are under the Department of Agriculture -that pets are not allowed in grocery stores and "emotional support" dogs whose only qualification is obtained from the internet are not service dogs but are, in fact, just pets. It seems that these individuals are just constantly pushing the limits over this and every time no one pushes back they just go further. I saw one wearing a diaper in the shopping cart -- gross!!! How far are we as a society going to allow with this?

Re: Dogs in the grocery store

Lipstickdiva — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 18:45:46 GMT

I cannot tell you the number of times I've noticed a small dog inside a woman's handbag or small carrier, in a cart as I'm grocery shopping.

I've never seen walking a dog through the grocery store.

I know dogs are allowed in our Home Depot. You can walk right in with them.

I absolutely love dogs but I don't want a grocery store full of them.

Re: Dogs in the grocery store

MalteseMomma — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 18:44:29 GMT

@151949, if you google ," germs on grocery carts" you will see a lot worse germs than dogs provide...............

I find it wonderful these people can take their beloved dogs shopping with them.I hope that spreads everywhere.

Re: Dogs in the grocery store

QueenDanceALot — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 18:46:59 GMT

I think smelly people and gerrmy kids should stay outside and doggies should shop!

Re: Dogs in the grocery store

151949 — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 18:50:37 GMT

@Lipstickdiva wrote:
I cannot tell you the number of times I've noticed a small dog inside a woman's handbag or small carrier, in a cart as I'm grocery shopping.

I've never seen walking a dog through the grocery store.

I know dogs are allowed in our Home Depot. You can walk right in with them.

Most of the ones I have seen are in the child seat of the grocery cart - not on a leash or restrained in any way. Could bite anyone, jump out of the cart - who knows! AND it is against the law for a reason - for the public welfare.I love dogs but this is disgusting. One man was walking around with a golden retreiver just shedding all over the place.

Re: Dogs in the grocery store

Mj12 — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 18:50:24 GMT

I love dogs but not in grocery stores.

This thread sounds familiar.

Re: Dogs in the grocery store

QueenDanceALot — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 18:50:35 GMT

What about people who sneeze and cough in the produce aisle? Or at the salad bar?

Re: Dogs in the grocery store

Lipstickdiva — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 18:52:19 GMT

@QueenDanceALot wrote:
What about people who sneeze and cough in the produce aisle? Or at the salad bar?

That's another thread.

Re: Dogs in the grocery store

QueenDanceALot — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 18:54:21 GMT

@Lipstickdiva wrote:
@QueenDanceALot wrote:
What about people who sneeze and cough in the produce aisle? Or at the salad bar?

That's another thread.

Oh, heck, why not put all the grocery nasty in one thread?

Re: Dogs in the grocery store

MalteseMomma — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 18:55:49 GMT

@QueenDanceALot wrote:
What about people who sneeze and cough in the produce aisle? Or at the salad bar?

and kids that poop, p, and throw up, in diapers or even worse on the floor and the adults that taste and then return food items to the shelf...............yukkkk

Re: Dogs in the grocery store

bri20 — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 18:56:31 GMT

I don't think pets belong in any stores. They certainly don't belong in grocery carts.

We were at the mall Saturday, and I saw a woman using a little pet stroller for her dog. I also saw a young girl carrying a little dog around Nordstrom.

I think it's ridiculous...

Re: Dogs in the grocery store

bri20 — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 18:57:25 GMT

Why are children compared to pets on these types of threads?

Re: Dogs in the grocery store

sunshine 919 — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 18:58:15 GMT

@151949 wrote:
When we are in Pa we stay in a very small town with only one grocery store. There is a very large plan here where they have senior housing from independant homes up to skilled nursing and there is a daily bus to the grocery store. Lately we have noticed a lot of people in the store with dogs in their grocery carts. What the heck???? One dog I saw was very dirty and smelled terrible. He was beside me at the deli counter. So I asked the manager about it and she said they are "service dogs" and the law says they are allowed. i doubted this and looked it up. Actually only guide dogs for the blind are allowed and even then not if they are in an area where food could be contaminated. It is a federal law - as grocery stores are under the Department of Agriculture -that pets are not allowed in grocery stores and "emotional support" dogs whose only qualification is obtained from the internet are not service dogs but are, in fact, just pets. It seems that these individuals are just constantly pushing the limits over this and every time no one pushes back they just go further. I saw one wearing a diaper in the shopping cart -- gross!!! How far are we as a society going to allow with this?

I am so glad you brought this up. I was in walmart one day and someone was walking a pit bull. I have seen so many dogs at this particular walmart that I go to different ones. I asked the clerk why this is allowed and she said they are not allowed to ask, really??? I have always seen service dogs but they wear something stating that they are a service dog. I also wonder if the dog has an accident who is cleaning it up the owner or someone in the store. I have seen too many dog owners who do not carry the plastic bag to pick up after their pets. Once again thank you for posting this. I thought I was the only one.

Re: Dogs in the grocery store

MalteseMomma — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 18:59:30 GMT

@bri20 wrote:
Why are children compared to pets on these types of threads?

for some their pets are the only children they will ever have.

Re: Dogs in the grocery store

sunshine 919 — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 18:59:48 GMT

@bri20 wrote:
I don't think pets belong in any stores. They certainly don't belong in grocery carts.

We were at the mall Saturday, and I saw a woman using a little pet stroller for her dog. I also saw a young girl carrying a little dog around Nordstrom.

I think it's ridiculous...

I agree, dogs are not accessories.

Re: Dogs in the grocery store

RoughDraft — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 19:01:12 GMT

Unless the dog is rolling around inside the deli fridge between the salami, ham and cheese, I don't concern myself. As far as shedding fur on the floor, have you ever looked at the bottom of your own shoes?

Re: Dogs in the grocery store

QueenDanceALot — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 19:01:53 GMT

@bri20 wrote:
Why are children compared to pets on these types of threads?

Because they can be just as gross as any animal?

Oh, wait.......then we'd have to add the gross grown ups.

n/m

Re: Dogs in the grocery store

Ms X — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 19:03:44 GMT

I saw one in my grocery store a few years ago and asked about it. It was a very large dog, too (larger than a lab). They also said it was a service dog. I also was skeptical. I was in another store and someone had his dog with him and brought him into the line just inches from me. I was afraid and asked him if he could bring the dog a bit back. He did and didn't give me any ****** to my face, though he might have been nasty after I left.

I think these dogs should at least be on a very short leash and their owners should keep them at least a few feet from other shoppers. I like dogs, but I've been attacked and bitten, so I don't want strange dogs within biting distance of me. These tiny dogs can really hurt a person if they attack as well, so they should be on a leash that is tied to the cart so they can't jump out and start running around the store. Some small dogs are quite the biters.

In general, I think dogs should not be in the stores, but if a shopper pays attention to the situation and keeps the dog right at her side I'm willing to accept it. As it is, too many don't think about it. They trust their dog and assume that everyone in the world does too. Of course, some dogs that would never hurt their owners would savage a stranger.

Re: Dogs in the grocery store

CrazyDaisy — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 19:16:37 GMT

I have no problems with service dogs. They have gone through rigorous training, certification and are well mannered in public. I would not have a problem with the emotional support dogs either if in fact they were also subject to the same scrutiny that service dogs must. To many people do thing simply because they want to and business are afraid to question them so to not offend anyone. IMO, society in general looks for things to be offended about so they can go to the media for their 15 min of fame.

Re: Dogs in the grocery store

Noel7 — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 19:24:13 GMT

Where Service Animals Are Allowed

Under the ADA, State and local governments, businesses, and nonprofit organizations that serve the public generally must allow service animals to accompany people with disabilities in all areas of the facility where the public is normally allowed to go. For example, in a hospital it would be inappropriate to exclude a service animal from areas such as patient rooms, clinics, cafeterias, or examination rooms. However, it may be appropriate to exclude a service animal from operating rooms or burn units where the animal’s presence may compromise a sterile environment.

https://www.ada.gov/service_animals_2010.htm