Pet-Friendly World - People UNfriendly?

[MsDemeanor]

Originally Posted by Random

I don't believe that peoples pets need to allowed in public buildings... Pet stores, yes... It's a store for pets.. But stores that have nothing to do with animals... Why do they need to be there?

See, I'm just the opposite. I would write the above as: I don't believe that people's children need to be allowed in public buildings....children's stores, yes...It's a store for children. But stores that have nothing to do with children...Why do they need to be there?

I'd much rather be around people's animals than people's kids, especially in this era of overindulged children and under-disciplining parents. Many of the department stores in my area allow dogs, and I've yet to see one cause 1/10th the disturbance that screaming brats cause every day.

As for the woman online who was complaining about pets in shopping carts and the germs, I refuse to put anything in that pop-open seat in shopping carts, and slam it shut when the bag boy at the grocery store tries to put groceries in it. People put kids with nasty diapers in that thing, I don't want my food there!

I loved seeing dogs everywhere in Europe

[Gemme]

I love pets, but they shed. If they come into my lobby and they scratch and lay around or are petted by some folks and shed and then an allergic child comes in and gets their hair on his or her hand and then injests it or breathes it in, then that could potentially be a very bad situation. People don't just go around slapping a 'no pet' sign on a door because they want to (most of the time). It's usually a general public safety and/or health concern.

I believe that pets should be allowed in some places and not in some places. Only seeing eye dogs are allowed in my post office. I'm assuming it's the same with other government buildings. If your pet can wait for you at the post office, then they can wait at the store too. Or at home. If a pet is so traumatized with abandonment issues that they can't be left alone when you run a few errands, you have bigger fish to fry than whether someone else approves or disapproves of your pet being with you. You need a crate and the Dog Whisperer.

I have always worked with the public and very often, especially in this state which is very pet friendly, the pets have better manners than the children. Personally, I'm fine with pets being just about anywhere, but I know a lot of people who are either afraid of dogs, allergic to cats or dogs or both, and there are always going to be safety and health concerns when mixing species.

It doesn't hurt anyone to think of someone other than themselves in the big picture. You get to go home to your pet and get all the loving you want, but if something happens because of your pet and because you couldn't leave them at home for half an hour... *shrug*

As for scents, I am not scent-sensitive but I know some who are and coming into contact with an unfriendly scent can make them absolutely miserable. Going into known situations (a friend's house with pets or your workplace where Mary will invariably spritz all day long), there are usually preparations that can be made. As some have mentioned...Febreeze, vacuuming the softa and floor, taking Benedryl, etc...but it's those unforeseen moments that seem to cause the most discomfort.

If someone I spend more than a mere blink of time with mentions that I'm wearing too much fragrance, I have no problems with putting on less in the future. If it's someone I am unlikely to see again, I will try to put some physical space between them and myself and help them to feel as comfortable as possible.

[Random]

Originally Posted by MsDemeanor

See, I'm just the opposite. I would write the above as: I don't believe that people's children need to be allowed in public buildings....children's stores, yes...It's a store for children. But stores that have nothing to do with children...Why do they need to be there?

I'd much rather be around people's animals than people's kids, especially in this era of overindulged children and under-disciplining parents. Many of the department stores in my area allow dogs, and I've yet to see one cause 1/10th the disturbance that screaming brats cause every day.

As for the woman online who was complaining about pets in shopping carts and the germs, I refuse to put anything in that pop-open seat in shopping carts, and slam it shut when the bag boy at the grocery store tries to put groceries in it. People put kids with nasty diapers in that thing, I don't want my food there!

I loved seeing dogs everywhere in Europe

I have to agree with you... Personaly I don't think it's necessary to bring children to all the places that people bring children... Unfortunately, sometimes a parent can't afford a baby sitter and if they need to get something done, then they have to bring the child.. It's sort of the law...

Most people are saying.. *responcible pet owners* Unfortunatly not all pet owners are responcible... and not all dogs are as well trained as they could be..

[MsDemeanor]

Originally Posted by Random

Most people are saying.. *responcible pet owners* Unfortunatly not all pet owners are responcible... and not all dogs are as well trained as they could be..

Again, same could be said for child owners...not all child owners are responsible and not all children are as well trained as they could be.

[Kobi]

Originally Posted by MsDemeanor

Again, same could be said for child owners...not all child owners are responsible and not all children are as well trained as they could be.

Two words.....duct tape.

Apply liberally to both.

[SuperFemme]

I tried to buy a plot and headstone for myself at the local pet cemetery.
They always have MILLIONS of flowers and it's so pretty there.

I was turned down for me, but offered a package for my dogs. Dammit.

The people cemetery is not nearly as well visited or adorned. I want to play catch with all the happy pet zombies. They have it far better off.

[The_Lady_Snow]

Wow...

So you think it's ok to duct tape a kids mouth?

Wrap them in shrink wrap and put them over head?

I have dogs, they are members of our pack

I also have children

Both my animals and my children are well behaved.. Frankly *I* don't need a leash for either

I would think though that if I said something to the effect of anything most have said about a dog all hell would break out..

Sometimes it feels people give a tiny shit more about animals than kids..

That's just my POV though

[SuperFemme]

I'd also like to point out that one cannot leave a child at home in a cage/crate. Definitely illegal.

Dog sitters = $0 when you are going for short trips out to the store.

Babysitters = $5-20 per hour.


So other than guide dogs, and the PetCo/PetSmart it's a lot more feasible to take ones germy bratty child out than ones dog.

[Kobi]

Originally Posted by The_Lady_Snow

Wow...

So you think it's ok to duct tape a kids mouth?

Wrap them in shrink wrap and put them over head?

I have dogs, they are members of our pack

I also have children

Both my animals and my children are well behaved.. Frankly *I* don't need a leash for either

I would think though that if I said something to the effect of anything most have said about a dog all hell would break out..

Sometimes it feels people give a tiny shit more about animals than kids..

That's just my POV though

Kobi reads above. Kobi ponders. Kobi is thinking no matter how I answer this, it will come back to bite me in the hiney. So, Kobi opts for the wisdom of the past.....so people can get pissy with Mark Twain instead......

"If you pick up a starving Dog and make him prosperous,
he will not bite you.
This is the principal difference between
a dog and a man..."


Mark Twain

[MsDemeanor]

Originally Posted by The_Lady_Snow

Sometimes it feels people give a tiny shit more about animals than kids..

I absolutely do. I like animals a whole lot more than I like most people, and I like kids even less than I like adults.

[SuperFemme]

What would you eat first?
A baby or a puppy?

[Random]

Originally Posted by MsDemeanor

Again, same could be said for child owners...not all child owners are responsible and not all children are as well trained as they could be.

Ya.. but unfortunately, there is this law about living kids home by them selves.. Sucks, but what cha going to do...