[Ellie May]

I don't take Ellie anywhere where I know she isn't allowed. If they have open food, I automatically assume she isn't allowed. If they have a sign or policy on their website, I assume no. Anywhere else I really haven't tried but would more than likely ask first. I think it's the right thing to do out of respect for the business owner and other customers. I'd love taking Ellie everywhere with me and she would love to go, but I've resigned myself to the fact that that isn't possible. I don't like sneaking around. Just no reason for me to do that.

Our one exception so far has been rest stops when traveling. We don't like to split up because of their relative danger and Ellie is sure as heck not staying in the car alone. This doesn't bother me so much though because it's done out of safety and the places generally aren't the cleanest anyway. It's not done just for convenience or because I feel like it.