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post #61 of 91
9/10/11 at 12:07pm

You can take an animal just about anywhere you want. As long as it is a service animal. It could be a dog, cat, chicken, rat, snake or any pet. At least here you can. Service animal covers a lot of ground. Many reasons according to  a doctor I know that people can use just about any creature as a service animal.

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post #62 of 91
9/10/11 at 12:11pm
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Originally Posted by TedJan92_in_Idaho 

You can take an animal just about anywhere you want. As long as it is a service animal. It could be a dog, cat, chicken, rat, snake or any pet. At least here you can. Service animal covers a lot of ground. Many reasons according to  a doctor I know that people can use just about any creature as a service animal.


not entirely true.    Under Federal Law, a service animal can ONLY be a dog.  Plus, must be trained to do at least 2 tasks to ease the person's disability.   The only difference that Idaho allows is that they allow public access to dogs that are still in training.
Most businesses err on the side of caution and don't push the issue.

post #63 of 91
9/10/11 at 12:35pm

This must be something new for Petsmart. When I worked there from 1996 - 2000, there was even a part in the quarterly newsletter for the most "unusual" type of animal that was brought into the store. I remember a baby elephant in CA. We usually had various snakes, iguanas, parrots, some rabbits and of course dogs and cats. There was one woman who'd always bring in her two macaws, one on each shoulder...

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post #64 of 91
9/10/11 at 1:15pm
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Originally Posted by 9Catsz 
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Originally Posted by duckinnut 

Petsmart is right you know because dogs and cats were never wild animals we developed them in a labratory. All those parrots and parakeets and finches were born in a petri dish at MIT.


Are you serious?  I'm LOLing my butt off at the "born in a petri dish at MIT."  Where did you get this oh so helpful information?  I'm sure all the bird breeders who worked their butts off breeding for color in the bird species would be happy to hear that all their hard work was "born in a petri dish at MIT."  clap


What are you saying,they are not born in a dish?lau My whole tongue-in-cheek satire is that Petsmart are calling chickens exotic but sell animals that are well,exotic. If I got you laughing my day was made because I wake every morn set to make at least one person laugh. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.wee

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post #65 of 91
9/10/11 at 2:04pm
Thread Starter 

What do service animals have to do with chickens? o__O

Anyhoo the lady at the HQ hasn't called me back yet. Doesn't matter anyways, if I ever have a chicken with me and I go there I will leave once I am done shopping. I still don't see chickens as exotic but then again I do. I mean to the person who hasn't seen a chicken except in a happy meal, sure any chicken is exotic to them. To me they're more common than the sky I see outside.
I suppose it just depends on each person. This Petsmart could have been more chill with it though, all the female employees didn't care but the male ones were "!!?! hey hey those can't be in here" and mom goes "then dogs can't be in here!" ... I wanted to punch the manager in the face for laughing at my mom's arguement. Dad said I should have spit on his shoe, he says that's the formal way of showing ... I don't know what the word is called. Disgust? I really forgot what my dad said. I think disgust.

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post #66 of 91
9/10/11 at 2:06pm
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Maybe I should have sneezed or coughed on the manager. I've noticed that sneezing has become the "ew nasty get away from me" thing over the years.

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post #67 of 91
9/10/11 at 2:56pm
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Originally Posted by BrynnRDH 

I saw someone with a goat on a leash in PetSmart! Only in Southern Oregon!


Wait. I wanted to do that.

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post #68 of 91
9/10/11 at 2:57pm
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Originally Posted by Hot2Pot 

I was in a Petsmart store and saw a kid running wild until a Rottweiler grabbed him by the arm and broke it!


ep   Really!

Kids should not run wild. Gets on my nerves.   duc

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post #69 of 91
9/10/11 at 3:04pm
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Originally Posted by Beekissed 

What WOULD be the purpose of bringing a dog into PETCO~or any store~ unless they are there to get groomed?  I'm just curious..... smile


It is a good place to get new show dog puppies used to busy indoor buildings.

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post #70 of 91
9/10/11 at 3:59pm
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Originally Posted by suzettex5 

I think its fine to bring certain animals, properly restrained into a pet store or even a feed store.

However- I find it disgusting and repplusive when I see dogs and cats in any other type of store. I dont give a flip if *your* particular animal is good- MANY MORE ARENT. TOO many are peeing and pooping in the stores, and DNOT have good behavior. Not to mention the hair and dander they shed everywhere. I think they are just attention getters for people who have too much free time and want people to oooohhh and awwwww over them. I dont buy the 'socialization' thing either- thats what parks are for, and long walks on the beach or your neighborhood- NOT MY GROCERY STORE OR WALMART OR LOWES OR HOMEDEPOT.  Ive seen them everywhere and it grosses me out. Do I want YOUR Fido sneezing on my tomatoes, or dropping fur/dander all over my new clothes?? Uh, NO.

And how about some respect for other peoples allergies?? My kids cant bring aerosol deodorant or perfume to school, but you should be able to bring your allergy causing animal into an enclosed public building? Not in my opinion. I think its rude and inconsiderate.

People often have old or cranky animals in their carts, and the next thing you know, they look away and a small child is snapped at for trying to pet the 'cute' doggie. YES, parents should watch their kids, BUT I SHOULD NOT even have to worry about my child being bitten or snapped at by an ANIMAL in a home improvement store! Thats ridiculous. And unfair.

My vote would be to keep any and all animals OUT of any public buildings or places of retail unless they specifically cater to such.


OH- Guidedogs are my exception- it still grosses me out to have a dog in a grocery store, but I see their value and worth and the NEED for them to be trained in such enviroments, so I am cool with them.


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