My vet gave me a warning a long time ago about pet smart & pet stores. I keep mine in my carrier if I take one in there.
I have taken mine into different places and have not had a problem. Only one at a time, in a purse carrier. I've even taken my tiny into Barnes and Noble coffee shop to have coffee with friends but never took her out of the bag, so there was no problem. I'm sure management wouldn't have gone for it, but we stayed on the far end away from the general food area, and she never made a peep.
When I go into Big Lots, a couple gals that work there will come over to say hi and see what she's wearing. They do sell food there, but no one has ever said anything to me. Again in a carrier bag.
I used to go into a grocery store and leave my dog in the car. That was a few years ago and now I just don't feel comfortable doing that with the theft now days. Sad because now they just don't get to go like they used to. And they DO love going for a ride, even though it was a short jaunt to the store. Too bad that it isn't safe anymore. |