I love dogs. I would not be sad if everywhere I went, people could bring their dogs....but only if the dogs were clean and behaved themselves.
Not everyone is like us...not everyone loves dogs the way we do. In fact, I'd go so far as to say that most people do not love animals the way we all do. A lot of folks don't treat their animals like they are little fur babies and keep them clean and train them to behave around people. That is why there are laws that restrict people from bringing their animals into public places like...places where we eat or places where we buy food for our families. It is important to realize that if dogs are allowed to go everywhere with us, the lady with the Yorkie AND the fella’ with the German Sheppard are both going to bring their dogs to your favorite cafe. You will mind that, I promise you will.
You know that smell in Pet Smart? Yuck. Would you eat in Pet Smart...I hope not. Remember the thread where everyone was laughing and talking about how their yorkies poo on the floor every time they go in there?? THAT is why dogs aren't allowed everywhere. It’s okay if your dog has a boo boo in Pet Smart…it’s not ok when you’re trying to get some grocery shopping done and someone puts their dog on the ground and you step in that dogs….ooopsie.
It has nothing to do with political correctness...if you think it's bull that people with anxiety or other emotional issues can have special rules, say so! People who really need to have documentation for an Emotional Support Animal are not doing so to ensure that no matter where they go they can bring their fur baby…it’s so they are allowed to have there dog with them in an apartment or at there therapists…stuff like that. Some people would really be “up a creek” without their dogs, or cat or gerbil. It’s a real medical problem. It really, really is a great help to a very many people that they have their dog.
If you cannot see or hear…you should be able to have your service dog with you everywhere you go. It just doesn’t make sense to suggest otherwise.
By the way, thanks to everyone who has said nice words to me, I appreciate that very much. |