Pet friendly stores?

[Jkpal]

As I was leaving one bargain-basement type of store, I was stopped and told I could not have Piper in the store. I said I was unaware of their policy, thanked lady and left. No biggie; 'course I haven't been back to that store! Because I work full-time, I treasure every minute with Piper and these days pretty go only to those places that she is welcome (I'm not that big on shopping---not like Pipe is anyway!). Don't worry if you're told 'no dogs', nobody considers it a big deal; I sincerely doubt anyone would reprimand or embarrass you...Usually someone will simply approach and advise you that their store does not allow dogs. Again, no biggie, so go out with your sweeties and have fun!!!

[LoveMyBeowulf]

I have a beautiful carrier that looks like a purse and I take my baby everywhere! Some guy at Costco always gives me the stink eye Lol, He asked me one time if it was a carrier and I said "what!?" He said "is that your purse?" I said Yea that's my purse!" Lol but every time I come in now he looks at my "purse" all suspect. Lol

[LoveMyBeowulf]

Originally Posted by SWOwner

Attachment 408528We have taken Charlie everywhere without a problem. Twice the wife was asked if he was a Service Dog and she says yes and points to a Emotional Support Animal ID (with picture) hanging off the Tote. Yes, a Emotional Support Animal is not a Service Dog but the checkers just smile and wave us through. I am sure that fact that we are old farts help as well. Now, Charlie is so small and only has his head sticking out of the pocket of his travel case might be the reason.

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I imagine if he was much bigger it would cause a problem. We have taken him into Lowe's, Kohl's, Target, WalMart, Giant, Weis, etc. without a problem.

LOL!! Thank you for the laugh. He looks so darn cute in the carrier

[Zeus is Loved]

I think it depends on where you live as well. Here in good, old Mississippi they don't allow dogs anywhere (except Petsmart) and on patios outside at restaurants. I have even heard people (employees and patrons) complain about service dogs for the love of Pete. My dog is cleaner and more well behaved than just about anybody I've seen in my local Wal-Mart. I have had a couple of local convenience stores tell me I can bring Zeusy in with me. I guess that would be up to the individual store owner.

[Zeus is Loved]

I'm with you Jkpal, Zeusy is my first pet and I'm about to be 48. I've wasted enough years without furbaby love. I want to spend every waking moment with him but work full time. So, like you, I rarely go anywhere he is not allowed.

[Jkpal]

Originally Posted by Zeus is Loved

I'm with you Jkpal, Zeusy is my first pet and I'm about to be 48. I've wasted enough years without furbaby love. I want to spend every waking moment with him but work full time. So, like you, I rarely go anywhere he is not allowed.

And so far I don't miss anyplace! And like you, I'm sure, I just love little Piper's company; she brings such fun to the most mundane jaunts. Plus she just loves "going shopping" whether to pet store, dollar store...or the dry cleaners (ok, she's undecided if that counts, but since we usually walk over to thrift store after, it's all good)! I'm glad I have a partner, in you, out there!! Smooches to 'Zeusy' (too cute)