Pet-Friendly World - People UNfriendly?

Linus · 04-25-2010, 05:35 PM

The allergy thing I can understand since some people may suffer from extreme reactions (asthma) so that I can understand and would respect. But the idea of germs and such... Quite honestly, I feel like society has gone overboard on the germ thing. We've gotten to the point where our bodies don't know how to react when faced with new germs and such.

If I find places that are extremely against pets in the store, I won't frequent them at all and will find those that do (even being puppy-less at this point). Compassion towards those who cannot speak directly to us means compassion for all of us.

Andrew, Jr. · 04-25-2010, 05:47 PM

I take Dino with me everywhere (same as Corkey). Dino goes with me every where from the grocery store, Home Depot, and all. The only places that refuses to allow Dino is my doctors office building and restaurants.

I can understand the allergy situation because I have allergies to both dogs and cats. And guess what? I have 1 dog and 3 cats! I wash them with Allerpet - C (for cats) and Allerpet D (for dogs). I am good for a month. The shampoo does something to the dander that the furkids have.

Some people are very rude towards me and Dino. Then a majority are just drawn to us. They see Dino in an outfit or a cute collar, and the next thing I know is that both men and women want to talk about him. Taking him thru a McDonald's drivethru for a plain hamburger is a treat for him and the staff there. They just love Dino. Heck, they have his photo on the wall. Talk about love. Once they heard about his start in life that was it.

I think in life, esp. now, we are seeing people ignore those who are injured, or disabled, and now pets. It is just society. That is what I chalk it up too. People always disappoint me. Always. Also, depending on where you live, some counties are scent free and smoke free. Why? Allergies. UGH!

Jett · 04-25-2010, 06:04 PM

I love seeing peoples pups in the stores. My gf a manager at a pet friendly store and she often comes home talking about the little fur balls that brightened her day.

People worried about actual germs should take a look around at the people not the pets... hocker uncovered coughs, talking spitballs into my sub sandwich, sneezing into their hand and then handing out change... I won't go on to worse things but to say I'd rather kiss a pug on the lips then shake most peoples hands... lol.

Honestly the allergy thing, there's plenty of stores to frequent that are pet free...

04-25-2010, 05:35 PM	#1
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04-25-2010, 06:04 PM	#3
Jett Member How Do You Identify?: Hardcore bullheaded grown-ass Tomboy Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: she loves my shaggy hair Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The backroom of a night cafe plotting world domination Posts: 1,028 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,054 Thanked 3,299 Times in 568 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	I love seeing peoples pups in the stores. My gf a manager at a pet friendly store and she often comes home talking about the little fur balls that brightened her day. People worried about actual germs should take a look around at the people not the pets... hocker uncovered coughs, talking spitballs into my sub sandwich, sneezing into their hand and then handing out change... I won't go on to worse things but to say I'd rather kiss a pug on the lips then shake most peoples hands... lol. Honestly the allergy thing, there's plenty of stores to frequent that are pet free... __________________ .......... In the depth of winter I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer. ~Albert Camus

04-25-2010, 05:47 PM	#2
Andrew, Jr. Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Me Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Unavailable Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Over the Rainbow in a House Posts: 5,072 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 16,004 Thanked 5,249 Times in 2,216 Posts Rep Power: 0	I take Dino with me everywhere (same as Corkey). Dino goes with me every where from the grocery store, Home Depot, and all. The only places that refuses to allow Dino is my doctors office building and restaurants. I can understand the allergy situation because I have allergies to both dogs and cats. And guess what? I have 1 dog and 3 cats! I wash them with Allerpet - C (for cats) and Allerpet D (for dogs). I am good for a month. The shampoo does something to the dander that the furkids have. Some people are very rude towards me and Dino. Then a majority are just drawn to us. They see Dino in an outfit or a cute collar, and the next thing I know is that both men and women want to talk about him. Taking him thru a McDonald's drivethru for a plain hamburger is a treat for him and the staff there. They just love Dino. Heck, they have his photo on the wall. Talk about love. Once they heard about his start in life that was it. I think in life, esp. now, we are seeing people ignore those who are injured, or disabled, and now pets. It is just society. That is what I chalk it up too. People always disappoint me. Always. Also, depending on where you live, some counties are scent free and smoke free. Why? Allergies. UGH!