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GaMom06 · 06-09-2010, 10:41 AM

Does anyone know of the major stores that are ALWAYS pet friendly? Rusty likes going with us everywhere and so far we have found most local places to be accomodating but I did not want to take him somewhere he was not welcome and have to leave him in the car or go home!

CouversMom · 06-09-2010, 11:02 AM

I have found the following stores to be pet friendly:

Bed Bath and Beyond
Home Depot
Lowes

I can't promise that these are universally pet friendly, but I usually go by if they don't have food... they usually dont mind if you are carrying your dog

Good luck!

LDandPasquale · 06-09-2010, 11:05 AM

Definitely Home Depot and Lowes...i have taken Pasquale there

GaMom06 · 06-09-2010, 11:17 AM

He definitely prefers to be carried around the stores...he is spoiled

He likes for people to talk to him and tell him how cute he is LOL!

I had heard stores that dont sell food are usually Ok with dogs but I was to afraid to just try it so I was trying to get some ideas from other people who have carried their dogs places!

Thanks

DvlshAngel985 · 06-09-2010, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by LDandPasquale

Definitely Home Depot and Lowes...i have taken Pasquale there

I've taken Kaji there too! At Home Depot, I let him walk up and down the aisles. You can also go to Ross.

yorkieusa · 06-09-2010, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by GaMom06

He definitely prefers to be carried around the stores...he is spoiled

He likes for people to talk to him and tell him how cute he is LOL!

I had heard stores that dont sell food are usually Ok with dogs but I was to afraid to just try it so I was trying to get some ideas from other people who have carried their dogs places!

Thanks

You're right. Any store that carries food items or serves food cannot allow animals because of federal law. Most stores that do not carry food are usually friendly to small dogs. Just watch for any signs on the doors.

TresCutePiggies · 06-09-2010, 11:41 AM

It's funny when I was living in Atlanta I remember some of the Home Depots having signs on the doors that said no pets.

I once ran into the Garden Center for something with one of my girls and didn't see the sign about no pets until I had left, but no one said anything while I was in there.

I have found every department store I have taken my girls too they have been welcome...Nordstroms, Bloomingdales, Neimans, Macys, etc.

The Juicy and Coach store alway seems to make a big deal over my girls, as does JCrew and Anthropologie.

TresCutePiggies · 06-09-2010, 11:42 AM

Sorry - double post.

Lovetodream88 · 06-09-2010, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GaMom06

Does anyone know of the major stores that are ALWAYS pet friendly? Rusty likes going with us everywhere and so far we have found most local places to be accomodating but I did not want to take him somewhere he was not welcome and have to leave him in the car or go home!

Please please please never leave your dog alone in the Car. The temperature can get very hot and kill him or make him sick or someone could take him.

shoefelmeyer · 06-09-2010, 05:02 PM

I remember trying to go into JoAnn's when it was freezing outside... single digits. I asked when I walked in if it was OK for me to bring in my puppy with me. I had him in his carrier. I did not see signs anywhere so I was not sure. I was told a very abrupt.... NO!

I was going there to buy fleece and a pattern to make my puppy a warm coat for going outside to go potty.

Had to take my puppy home and go back to JoAnn's later.

I have been afraid to try other places. I have found one of our local shopping malls allows dogs to be brought into some of the stores, as long as they are on a leash and well behaved. There is a really nice store that sells dog toys, clothing, etc. that we have taken both of our puppies to when we want to buy new things for them. I LOVE this store.... Moochie & Co.

ArmaniMan · 06-09-2010, 05:18 PM

I have taken mine in all sorts of places... TJ Maxx, Homegoods, clothing stores.

Here (NYC) dogs are allowed pretty much anywhere as long as there is no food, I usually pick mine up when I walk in and I have had more then one employee stop me and tell me "they are fine to just walk around".

As long as there is no food, I usually will just go in and if I get thrown out, I'm okay with that

I have been thrown out of a few places upstate when I visit my parents and really most people are pretty nice about it, they just come up and politely say that dogs are not allowed and I leave... its not a big deal!

DvlshAngel985 · 06-09-2010, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by shoefelmeyer

I remember trying to go into JoAnn's when it was freezing outside... single digits. I asked when I walked in if it was OK for me to bring in my puppy with me. I had him in his carrier. I did not see signs anywhere so I was not sure. I was told a very abrupt.... NO!

I was going there to buy fleece and a pattern to make my puppy a warm coat for going outside to go potty.

Had to take my puppy home and go back to JoAnn's later.

I have been afraid to try other places. I have found one of our local shopping malls allows dogs to be brought into some of the stores, as long as they are on a leash and well behaved. There is a really nice store that sells dog toys, clothing, etc. that we have taken both of our puppies to when we want to buy new things for them. I LOVE this store.... Moochie & Co.

We've gone into a Michaels once. It wasn't a problem. Sometimes it depends on the person you ask. Some will ooh and aah over the babies, others don't want to be near them.

BamaFan121s · 06-09-2010, 05:34 PM

I think it really depends on the individual store. I know lots of people take dogs to Lowes and Home Depot, but the Lowes here will NOT allow dogs, no matter the size, even in the garden department and will quickly ask you to leave. So even those are not universal across the board.

I would suggest that you just call and ask in advance.

Even then, it may just depend on who you talk to, but it's the safest way to check I would think.

AGirlWithWheels · 06-09-2010, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by TresCutePiggies

It's funny when I was living in Atlanta I remember some of the Home Depots having signs on the doors that said no pets.

I once ran into the Garden Center for something with one of my girls and didn't see the sign about no pets until I had left, but no one said anything while I was in there.

I have found every department store I have taken my girls too they have been welcome...Nordstroms, Bloomingdales, Neimans, Macys, etc.

The Juicy and Coach store alway seems to make a big deal over my girls, as does JCrew and Anthropologie.

Ditto! I've taken Holly to every store under the sun except grocery stores and restaurants. Department stores love her the best. We were asked once to leave at Target, but that was from a manager, which is funny because we are there weekly and all Target employees we see as we're shopping always stop to pet her, and not one has said anything. Now we just watch out for that one manager, lol. I think if she knew how much money I spend there on a monthly basis she wouldn't ask me to leave again

2Morkies · 06-09-2010, 05:51 PM

I used to take my two into Target, but now they have a food section and I can't. I have taken one into Sephora...they love them, but it's hard to try things out while I'm holding a puppy. If you sneak into Wallmart and stay away from the food section you'll be okay...I've done that and the employees just ooh and aww over my two.

06-09-2010, 10:41 AM	#1
GaMom06 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Metro Atlanta Posts: 87	Pet Friendly Stores Does anyone know of the major stores that are ALWAYS pet friendly? Rusty likes going with us everywhere and so far we have found most local places to be accomodating but I did not want to take him somewhere he was not welcome and have to leave him in the car or go home! __________________ Mom to 3 Fur Kids:Rusty Stedman Cat Girl and to 2 Super Scouts- JD-10 and Orion-8

06-09-2010, 11:02 AM	#2
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	I have found the following stores to be pet friendly: Bed Bath and Beyond Home Depot Lowes I can't promise that these are universally pet friendly, but I usually go by if they don't have food... they usually dont mind if you are carrying your dog Good luck! __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/

06-09-2010, 11:05 AM	#3
LDandPasquale YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Massachusetts/Florida Posts: 2,614	Definitely Home Depot and Lowes...i have taken Pasquale there __________________ LD that's me and Pasquale "If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving is definitely not for you!"

06-09-2010, 11:17 AM	#4
GaMom06 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Metro Atlanta Posts: 87	He definitely prefers to be carried around the stores...he is spoiled He likes for people to talk to him and tell him how cute he is LOL! I had heard stores that dont sell food are usually Ok with dogs but I was to afraid to just try it so I was trying to get some ideas from other people who have carried their dogs places! Thanks Attached Thumbnails __________________ Mom to 3 Fur Kids:Rusty Stedman Cat Girl and to 2 Super Scouts- JD-10 and Orion-8

06-09-2010, 11:41 AM	#7
TresCutePiggies Owned by Rory & Lane Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,893	It's funny when I was living in Atlanta I remember some of the Home Depots having signs on the doors that said no pets. I once ran into the Garden Center for something with one of my girls and didn't see the sign about no pets until I had left, but no one said anything while I was in there. I have found every department store I have taken my girls too they have been welcome...Nordstroms, Bloomingdales, Neimans, Macys, etc. The Juicy and Coach store alway seems to make a big deal over my girls, as does JCrew and Anthropologie. __________________ Rory and Lane now have a dog blog, Doggie Debutantes. Find us on Facebook here.

06-09-2010, 11:42 AM	#8
TresCutePiggies Owned by Rory & Lane Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,893	Sorry - double post. __________________ Rory and Lane now have a dog blog, Doggie Debutantes. Find us on Facebook here.

06-09-2010, 05:02 PM	#10
shoefelmeyer Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 839	I remember trying to go into JoAnn's when it was freezing outside... single digits. I asked when I walked in if it was OK for me to bring in my puppy with me. I had him in his carrier. I did not see signs anywhere so I was not sure. I was told a very abrupt.... NO! I was going there to buy fleece and a pattern to make my puppy a warm coat for going outside to go potty. Had to take my puppy home and go back to JoAnn's later. I have been afraid to try other places. I have found one of our local shopping malls allows dogs to be brought into some of the stores, as long as they are on a leash and well behaved. There is a really nice store that sells dog toys, clothing, etc. that we have taken both of our puppies to when we want to buy new things for them. I LOVE this store.... Moochie & Co.

06-09-2010, 05:18 PM	#11
ArmaniMan I ♥ Armani & Chloe Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 3,895	I have taken mine in all sorts of places... TJ Maxx, Homegoods, clothing stores. Here (NYC) dogs are allowed pretty much anywhere as long as there is no food, I usually pick mine up when I walk in and I have had more then one employee stop me and tell me "they are fine to just walk around". As long as there is no food, I usually will just go in and if I get thrown out, I'm okay with that I have been thrown out of a few places upstate when I visit my parents and really most people are pretty nice about it, they just come up and politely say that dogs are not allowed and I leave... its not a big deal! __________________ Armani & Chloe

06-09-2010, 05:34 PM	#13
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	I think it really depends on the individual store. I know lots of people take dogs to Lowes and Home Depot, but the Lowes here will NOT allow dogs, no matter the size, even in the garden department and will quickly ask you to leave. So even those are not universal across the board. I would suggest that you just call and ask in advance. Even then, it may just depend on who you talk to, but it's the safest way to check I would think.

06-09-2010, 05:51 PM	#15
2Morkies YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: USA Posts: 798	I used to take my two into Target, but now they have a food section and I can't. I have taken one into Sephora...they love them, but it's hard to try things out while I'm holding a puppy. If you sneak into Wallmart and stay away from the food section you'll be okay...I've done that and the employees just ooh and aww over my two. __________________ MuffinBoomer