Ellie, I can't recall if it's been mentioned here before but if not, has someone suggested you contact Jane Velez-Mitchell on HLN? She is a big PETA type advocate for animals and dogs and she might do a story on it in the spirit of how socalled "pet friendly" establishments actually treat dogs and dog owners UNTIL a lot of ruckus is raised. Getting the story out there to her large petloving audience might reach somebody and could save somebody else's loved dog as people will likely all start taking extra extra precautions after hearing your story of Bengi!
__________________  Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis |