[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by PersonOfInterest

Supposedly there are laws that prohibit animals in places where food is sold or prepared. There are also laws that require such businesses to allow service animals. I would think that management could approach someone trying to bring an animal / pet into their business and ask them to remove the animal or they will call the police to have them removed.

Why is there reluctance to involve law enforcement?

Publix has an official corporate policy about dogs in their stores. See Post No. 41. It seems to me that the store can refuse service to anyone who violates their policy by just refusing to check them out. I don't see any need to involve law enforcement.

[samquiros]

A lot of misinformation and misunderstandings on this thread. If you are interested in learning about service animals, why not go to the source? Service animals are governed by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you review the ADA, and you disagree with it, blaming the Publix manager will not help. Write to your Congressperson.

Service Animals | ADA.gov

[dnobles]

Originally Posted by Byte1

Love dogs. NO, dogs should not be anywhere near where there is food. That said, I do believe that a seeing eye dog should be allowed for those that are blind. ONLY for those that are sight impaired that require a seeing eye dog to maintain mobility. NO DOGS in grocery stores.

So someone who needs a dog that can detect an on coming seizure or diabetic attack must stay home right

[wsachs]

Originally Posted by VApeople

I read that the Publix at Magnolia Plaza has two large signs that says dogs are not allowed in their store.

Do you think dogs should be allowed in a grocery store?

NO. Real service dogs YES.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by samquiros

A lot of misinformation and misunderstandings on this thread. If you are interested in learning about service animals, why not go to the source? Service animals are governed by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you review the ADA, and you disagree with it, blaming the Publix manager will not help. Write to your Congressperson.

Service Animals | ADA.gov

Publix doesn't have any rules against service animals, but they do have a very detailed policy about dogs in their stores. See Post No. 41. A Publix manager should be able to enforce their own company policy, which is not in conflict with the ADA law.

[Drakeswood]

Absolutely not!
Think about where your dog’s snout goes when out for a walk or around other pets…Yep, right sniffing the anus of other dogs or urine or feces. And we want our unpackaged fruit & veggies in the same location these animals have sat or licked? E. Coli is not healthy nor are dander and fur. Furthermore, what about folks with allergies? Price an epi pen…
Common sense is just not common!

[Caymus]

Originally Posted by dnobles

So someone who needs a dog that can detect an on coming seizure or diabetic attack must stay home right

What do they do in almost every other city, county and town where health codes are enforced? I visited food stores thousands of times in other states and only encountered dogs twice. Both times they were obviously service dogs.

They do it where they can get away with it.

[sdm1222]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

Riiight... My post, commenting on starting a new thread when a thread EXACTLY like it was closed just a day or two ago is the same as your's stating this:

"Personally, keep your dirty creatures out of the food store. The manager needs to man up and tell the miscreant they arent welcome in the store with their mangy mutt."

Nice rationalization...

And you also replied 50 times!

[banjobob]

Originally Posted by VApeople

I read that the Publix at Magnolia Plaza has two large signs that says dogs are not allowed in their store.

Do you think dogs should be allowed in a grocery store?

A resounding NO leave the pets at home,grocery, restaurants, town squares .

[ThirdOfFive]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

FYI, here is the official Publix policy from their corporate, Publix.com website:

"Publix permits service animals in the areas of its premises that are open to the public.

A service animal is a dog or miniature horse that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks to assist an individual with a disability. Dogs, miniature horses, or other animals that provide only emotional support, comfort, or companionship are not considered service animals.

A service animal must be under the control of its handler. A service animal must have a harness, leash, or other tether, unless the handler is either unable to use the same because of a disability, or the use of the same would interfere with the service animal’s safe, effective performance of work or tasks. In such case, the service animal must otherwise be under the handler’s control, such as through voice commands, signals, or other effective means.

We ask that non-service animals be removed from the premises. We also ask that service animals that are out of control, pose a threat to health or safety, or are not housebroken be removed from the premises. The individual may continue to shop at the store without the animal. Publix will gladly provide personal shopping assistance to such an individual upon request.

All service animals are prohibited from being carried in a Publix shopping cart (even on a mat) or in Publix wheelchair basket attachments."

Drat! Does that mean that I can no longer bring Spike (my emotional support monitor lizard) into Publix when I shop there?

[OhioBuckeye]

Love dogs, but don’t think any kind of animal should be allowed in any store that has food.I think it would only hurt business! Dogs won’t know the difference or dislike you if you don’t take them there.

[garykoca427@gmail.com]

I agree with the majority. Only service dogs.

[MandoMan]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

Just "service dogs" that have been vetted in some manner. I am not even sure what a "service dog" is when taking into account the pooches I have seen in some places in the Villages.

Allow highly-trained dogs that serve the blind. Not fake “emotional support animals.” Of course, if a blind person counts on a guide dog for grocery shopping, perhaps they will return home with lots of fresh mean and fish and sacks of dog food. (Joking)

[Lindaws]

Originally Posted by VApeople

I read that the Publix at Magnolia Plaza has two large signs that says dogs are not allowed in their store.

Do you think dogs should be allowed in a grocery store?

Absolutely NOT. Never allowed years ago, Why now?

[BBBnWitty]

Originally Posted by shaw8700@outlook.com

No, other than service dogs, (aren’t they all service dogs?) they shouldn’t be allowed in a place that sells food. I love dogs, but not where I go for food.

I too love dogs, but not where I go for food. But since many stores deliver food now, why does anyone need to bring a dog, even service dogs, to a grocery store?