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I take Bengi to a lot of different places. I used to carry him in a bag with his head out (this one didn't have the option to keep him inside) and I took him to the grocery store, walgreens, CVS, target, home depot. Then, one day I was asked to leave when I got into a Target because a security guy say his head out. So I purchased a bag that looks like a regular bag and he stays inside. The other day I went to walmart, and the greeter at the door didn't even notice him. I haven't had problems overall, but I'm gonna used this new bag from now one, just in case. |
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Home Depot was the one who gave me trouble .... I have dared to take Monday with me whenever I can .... my bag has her all the way in but it has a velcro closing on top and her hair gets caught .... and then there was that dog-hating lady at Home Depot who was saving the world from my 4.5 lb Yorkie .... have you ever tried a restaurant? I don't think I'd dare!!!! thanks for the response ... much appreciated ... Debbie |
Some people are unhappy and they try to make others unhappy too... but they are not going to succesful! I think it also depends on the area where you live in. Where I live, people are pretty dog-friendly :aimeeyork And Home Depot!!! and don't understand what's the problem! it smells like dirt in there! it's not like there is food in there or it's extremely clean... Oh, and I think I would not dare to sneak Bengi into a restaurant unless they allow dogs in the outdoor patio (some places are starting to allow them in my area) |
I hate not being able to take Little Bit in with me as well because sometimes it keeps me from going places I really wanted to go but we do have to consider that some people really are allergice to the dog dander or whatever and they should not have to have their health endangered without their knowledge. If it is a place that is dog friendly then they have the option of not going in but if they are under the impression that there will not be exposed, it could possibly present a serious health risk. The businesses are only going to do whatever makes the most money for them. If they lose money because we are shopping at dog friendly places, they will begin to allow dogs as long as the health code permits it.:) |
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Yes, there is one outdoor restaurant here that allows dogs ... I can understand the "allergic" part ... but Yorkies are really hypoallergenic... and in Home Depot I am not shoving the dog in anyone's face ... but so be it .... (and how many years did you have to sit and inhale someone else's cigarette smoke????) .... However, we abide by the health codes and do our best! I could also understand if we were talking about Saint Bernards here! Debbie |
I wish more places were pet friendly. I work full time and while I get to come home at lunch to take Howie out and spend time with him, I really dread having to run to the supermarket or somewhere after work because it means I can't get right home to him. It would be awesome if I could swing home, pick him up and run my errands. As a result, I plan my week around him. If at all possible I wait until the weekend to do any type of non-dog friend shopping OR socializing. I give up a lot of happy hours because I want to come home to him!! With that being said, I guess I understand why dogs aren't allowed more places. Yes, our furkids are small and largely hypo allergenic but the majority of breeds are not. |
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Just to take this away from the debate for a minute... I went to Target and was told to leave, no pets allowed, etc. so I said that i understood that they didn't want my money - that I had come to spend literally hundreds of dollars. I wrote to the email address on their website and let them know, and asked if they would consider a rule about small pets only in enclosed bags and they said no, it was about their "distraction-free" shopping experience. Well, I certainly don't spend as much money when I need to get back home to the pup, so...if Nordstroms can allow pets, why not Target? I think that a specific rule allowing small pets *in enclosed bags* is not too much to ask, and rules out the "if one can come in, we must let in all dogs" excuse, accidents and possibility of bites are pretty much nil - it also rules out most of the shedding dogs. What do you think? And if you agree - maybe we could start a letter-writing campaign to Target? |
neiman marcus, I take charlie there all the time. Its good fun and evreyone adores him :) |
Oh, and I forgot - (would love to go to Neiman Marcus - have to find a local one!) Buddy and I go to : Borders Cody's (in Berkeley - bookstore) video store Old Navy/Gap All pet stores (though I don't put him on the floor) Z Gallerie (furniture store) Restoration Hardware (furniture/accessories) Pier One Some Office Supply stores (not CompUSA for some reason) I think Macys allows pets? kicked out of: Walmart Target Costco Won't take him to the movies because anything loud makes him bark! |
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Good idea to inundate Target with letters ... herez their address .. http://www.target.com/gp/browse.html/ref=nav2_footer_contact/601-2114349-8292961?%5Fencoding=UTF8&node=3370571 but i see many wayz to contact them but none for GENERAL topics .... I shall try to compose a letter or if you (Chelbuddy) would send us a copy perhaps we can use that as a skeleton .... I like your remark about them not wanting your money!!!! Now I want to stroll into Nordstroms simply b/c I can!!!! strength in unity! Woot woot,Debbie |
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http://www.epilepsy.com/articles/ar_1063676079.html Research Articles Big Department Stores Welcome All Service Dogs Tom Schram Officials and managers of several national department store chains say that their policy is to welcome service dogs into their stores when they accompany people with epilepsy. "Target does allow animals regardless of what disability they might serve," said Kristin Jahnke, spokeswoman for the Minneapolis-based discount chain. Jahnke said that employees might raise the question of whether it was a service dog but that no documentation on the part of a person with epilepsy would be needed. Jan Drummond, spokeswoman for Sears in Hoffman Estates, Ill., echoed Jahnke's statements. "We certainly permit them in stores. That's not an issue for us. My understanding is that there isn't any signage in the stores, but it's part of the overall training and instruction that we give," she said. Drummond said that any effort to prevent people with epilepsy from bringing in service dogs might well be a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the 1990 legislation that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities. Charlie Conner, manager of Wal-Mart in Jupiter, Fla., said that written notice welcoming service dogs is posted at the front door. "If it's obvious that it's a service dog, we have no problem allowing it in the store," he said. And Derek Cresto, manager of the L-Street Kmart, Omaha, Neb., said his store also posts written notice and would not turn anyone away. "In general we wouldn't allow pets. But obviously if someone approached an employee and said 'It's a special dog for my epileptic seizures' then there really wouldn't be an issue." Woot Woot, Debbie |
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