People taking their dogs into CVS, and other places that sell food

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If the store allows it, it's perfectly alright. If they don't, it's not. Simple as that.

Exactly. I bring my dog places where my dog is allowed. I love having him with me, he is well behaved and loves going on errands. I don't bring him places where he's not allowed. You are complaining that dogs are allowed more places than you'd like them to be. That's a different issue. Too bad for you, the world is moving toward more places allowing dogs, as dogs become a more fundamental part of our lives.

There are places that don't allow dogs, still. You should vote with your dollars and go to those places. Or stay home since normal life seems to bother you so much.

[Anonymous]

My dog is cleaner than most people are.

[Anonymous]

Let me get this straight.

Demanding that no stores allow dogs on the grounds that food could become contaminated is not entitled.

Spending 30 seconds in CVS with your dog on a leash is entitled.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Let me get this straight.

Demanding that no stores allow dogs on the grounds that food could become contaminated is not entitled.

Spending 30 seconds in CVS with your dog on a leash is entitled.

No. The pp who claimed they just had to take their pooch with them to cvs because otherwise there was no time to walk the dog was sounding entitled. And ridiculous.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Let me get this straight.

Demanding that no stores allow dogs on the grounds that food could become contaminated is not entitled.

Spending 30 seconds in CVS with your dog on a leash is entitled.

No. The pp who claimed they just had to take their pooch with them to cvs because otherwise there was no time to walk the dog was sounding entitled. And ridiculous.

So, look, not that you will ever change your mind - but oftentimes for people with dogs, you combine the walk with running errands. It's just the most efficient way to do both - sometimes the only realistic way to do both - and as long as you limit this to places that do allow dogs, I'm not really sure what your complaint is. Other than you don't like dogs, and some people have dogs in places where they are allowed but you wish they weren't.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I might bring my dog because I need to drop off or pick up a prescription for my sick child and I have to double task or the dog is not going to get walked that day. Then assholes like you will complain the dog barked. I really don't see how the mere presence of a dog affects your purchase of a bag of Cheetos.

So then leave your animal outside. Or in the car. If it's that important, your dog didn't need to come with you.

np. no, I'm not going to do that. I am normalizing bringing dogs into stores like this. you will get over it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Let me get this straight.

Demanding that no stores allow dogs on the grounds that food could become contaminated is not entitled.

Spending 30 seconds in CVS with your dog on a leash is entitled.

No. The pp who claimed they just had to take their pooch with them to cvs because otherwise there was no time to walk the dog was sounding entitled. And ridiculous.

I might bring my dog because I need to drop off or pick up a prescription for my sick child and I have to double task or the dog is not going to get walked that day.

You are ridiculous.

[Anonymous]

For the record:

"Entitlement" is a state of mind in which a person wants privileges and conditions for him or herself that others do not get to enjoy.

People who want everyone to be able to bring their dogs to CVS would by definition, be the opposite of entitled.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Bringing your animal may be selfish or bad judgment. It has absolutely nothing to do with entitlement, which is a noun I don't think you understand.

Entitlement (n) - the belief that one is inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:S/o I was somewhere recently where I saw a mutt wearing something that declared it an "emotional support animal." Is that actually a real category of "service animal?" It smells like horse shit to me.

https://www.animallaw.info/article/faqs-emotional-support-animals

"1. What is an emotional support animal (also called "assistance animal")?
An emotional support animal is not a pet. An emotional support animal is a companion animal that provides therapeutic benefit to an individual with a mental or psychiatric disability. The person seeking the emotional support animal must have a verifiable disability (the reason cannot just be a need for companionship). The animal is viewed as a "reasonable accommodation" under the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 (FHA or FHAct) to those housing communities that have a "no pets" rule. In other words, just as a wheelchair provides a person with a physical limitation the equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling, an emotional support animal provides a person with a mental or psychiatric disability the same opportunity to live independently. Most times, an emotional support animal will be seen as a reasonable accommodation for a person with such a disability. Failure to make reasonable accommodations by changing rules or policies can be a violation of the FHA unless the accommodation would be an undue financial burden on the landlord or cause a fundamental alteration to the premises.

The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) uses the term "assistance animal" to cover any animal that works, provides assistance, or performs tasks for the benefit of a person with a disability, or provides emotional support that alleviates one or more identified symptoms or effects of a person's disability. (FHEO Notice: FHEO-2013-01 at page 2). An emotional support animal is one type of assistance animal allowed as a reasonable accommodation to a residence with a "no pets" rule.



2. What is the difference between a service animal and an emotional support animal?
Service animals are defined as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. These tasks can include things like pulling a wheelchair, guiding a person who is visually impaired, alerting a person who is having a seizure, or even calming a person who suffers from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. The tasks a service dog can perform are not limited to this list. However, the work or task a service dog does must be directly related to the person's disability. Service dogs may accompany persons with disabilities into places that the public normally goes. This includes state and local government buildings, businesses open to the public, public transportation, and non-profit organizations open to the public. The law that allows a trained service dog to accompany a person with a disability is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

An emotional support animal is an animal (typically a dog or cat though this can include other species) that provides a therapeutic benefit to its owner through companionship. The animal provides emotional support and comfort to individuals with psychiatric disabilities and other mental impairments. The animal is not specifically trained to perform tasks for a person who suffers from emotional disabilities. Unlike a service animal, an emotional support animal is not granted access to places of public accommodation. Under the federal Fair Housing Act (FHA), an emotional support animal is viewed as a "reasonable accommodation" in a housing unit that has a "no pets" rule for its residents."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My dog is cleaner than most people are.

Doubtful.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Bringing your animal may be selfish or bad judgment. It has absolutely nothing to do with entitlement, which is a noun I don't think you understand.

Entitlement (n) - the belief that one is inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment.

Yes, exactly. I don't think this is the mindset of someone running to CVS to get a prescription while trying to walk a dog.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why do people do this? Can't you leave your dog in the car, outside, or at home? Why on earth do people feel the need to bring their dogs into places of business - especially ones that sell food. Can the health department be called over this?

There was a lady in Safeway with her Pekingese in the cart yesterday. I have a dog, but I found that gross. Leave Muffy at home.

[Anonymous]

I've started to see more people with pets on the Metro. I asked a transit cop about it and he said people claim that they are 'support animals.' The cops know it's bullshit, but they say it's too much hassle to challenge them.

[Anonymous]

Dogs are not people.