I take Artie (he's 6 pounds last time I weighed him but he feels like 10) every where; TJ. Maxx, Ross, Marshalls, Dept. Stores all love him and he is not in a bag, just in my arms. If we are in a Mall, "Security" will tell you they are not allowed, but the Dept. Store sales people will allow it since they are scared they will loose the business? Home Depot, Loews and Target allow him in, unless there is a Food Stand? Stay away from "Walmart" and all Grocery Stores and Restaurants unless your in "Carmel" California where they are Pet Friendly/Oriented "Doris Day" is a big Dog Advocate. If you are there he can sit at the table and eat off of his own plate.....no lie! (we shared an entree) A lot of other Tourist got a kick out of it and were laughing & pointing, but it was worth the ridicule we had fun!
Any outdoor events Flea Markets/Swap Meets, Street Fairs. Furniture Stores, Art Galleries and all Designer Stores. They are a "Luxury" item and looked at as a "Fashion Acessory", I've had him sit next to me in the Lounge area at the "Chanel" store while sipping complementry Champagne!
The Louis Vuitton store in San Francisco, CA knows him.
O'h Yeah and in major airports in Orlando, Atlanta, Boston, Sacramento, I had him sitting on a couch while drinking Bloody Mary's in the Delta Crown Room. You can get a day pass if your not a Member. It was during all our "Stop overs" en route. It really made him feel better in between flying, the Bloody Mary's weren't bad either, they helped me flying period!
I hate Airports, and I'm not a Drinker.
If your Baby is well behaved, no one even notices him, they usually do a double take, smile and usually end up kissing him. I try to make friends with all the sales people so we don't get kicked out?
I always try, if they do say something I leave, but after I've finished shopping!
