Dogs Everywhere

[Anonymous]

I went to my local pharmacy today and there were TWO dogs (not service animals), each with their owner and another adult. I’ve observed this at the supermarket and the mall, too. What gives? At the pharmacy and supermarket, I’ve asked the store managers what their pet policy is and they’ve explained that pets are actually not permitted, but their poor staff members are berated when they approach pet owners, so they’ve given up.

I’m livid. Some people are allergic to pets and should be able to run their errands without having to calculate whether to take medication beforehand and how to avoid these pets in close quarters.

Am I missing something? Does this have to do with the breaking down of social mores post-COVID? Or have the number of bona fide emotional support animals multiplied recently? Especially when there is more than one adult, I just don’t understand why one of them can’t stand outside with the dog. Why can’t they leave the dog at home in the first place?

[Anonymous]

I saw two dogs in giant at the same time the other day, tiny poodley things. Really weird. A grocery store. They were clearly not service dogs -- one was in a fancy wheeled suitcase with a mesh opening, and another was just walking on a leash. I almost wondered if it were staged.

[Anonymous]

I've noticed more and more dogs flying too.

I have a dog and think it's totally inappropriate. The other one that's always been a thing is bring them with you and they sit under your table during the meal. Why? Leave the dog home. People who don't have children often treat their dogs like people. It's weird.

[Anonymous]

On the subject of dogs everywhere, I am driven crazy by the number of people in my neighborhood who let their dogs run loose in their yards or take them for walks unleashed. I have an older dog who I always walk leashed and it stresses her out when an unleashed dog comes running up to her barking when she is walking. It doesn’t matter that you’re dog is “friendly”. There’s an issue if your dog comes running into my yard, or up to me and my dog. Use a leash!!

[Anonymous]

There aren't enough dogs anywhere. I want more of them. Everywhere. They're so much nicer than people.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I went to my local pharmacy today and there were TWO dogs (not service animals), each with their owner and another adult. I’ve observed this at the supermarket and the mall, too. What gives? At the pharmacy and supermarket, I’ve asked the store managers what their pet policy is and they’ve explained that pets are actually not permitted, but their poor staff members are berated when they approach pet owners, so they’ve given up.

I’m livid. Some people are allergic to pets and should be able to run their errands without having to calculate whether to take medication beforehand and how to avoid these pets in close quarters.

Am I missing something? Does this have to do with the breaking down of social mores post-COVID? Or have the number of bona fide emotional support animals multiplied recently? Especially when there is more than one adult, I just don’t understand why one of them can’t stand outside with the dog. Why can’t they leave the dog at home in the first place?

Then the managers might have to actually start doing their jobs. Except- they don't care either. Many store managers have told me my tiny dog is permitted. In one store the manager said no, so we didn't go in. No problem. The point is the managers are blaming others for their own deficit.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There aren't enough dogs anywhere. I want more of them. Everywhere. They're so much nicer than people.

Yes! +100.

[Anonymous]

I was at Tysons a few months ago and noticed all of the dogs – none were service dogs. I thought it was odd.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I was at Tysons a few months ago and noticed all of the dogs – none were service dogs. I thought it was odd.

It's better than people buying fake service dog vests for their dogs ugh

[Anonymous]

I see a dog, I smile. I see a human, not so much.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There aren't enough dogs anywhere. I want more of them. Everywhere. They're so much nicer than people.

Yes! +100.

+1,000,000

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I see a dog, I smile. I see a human, not so much.

+1

Another vote for dogs over people like OP, who clearly just want to b&tch and control other people but invoke the (made up) “deathly allergic to dogs” community to make themselves seem rational or even kind. We know you are neither.

[Anonymous]

Fido > Karen

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There aren't enough dogs anywhere. I want more of them. Everywhere. They're so much nicer than people.

Yes! +100.

+1,000,000

You realize not everyone is a dog lover? There are those of us with allergies (like me) and people who’ve had bad experiences with dogs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I see a dog, I smile. I see a human, not so much.

+1

Another vote for dogs over people like OP, who clearly just want to b&tch and control other people but invoke the (made up) “deathly allergic to dogs” community to make themselves seem rational or even kind. We know you are neither.

You're not kind either. In fact you're a perfect example of why dogs are better than people. Dogs don't think being a b/tch to someone else is impressive.