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Harmful dog germs are usually harmless for humans, unless we're talking about rabies, a disease that affects dogs and people in equally damaging ways. But generally, humans are immune to most dog germs. Likewise, human germs probably won't harm a dog. But human germs can harm humans, of course. So a bite from a human mouth full of harmful bacteria may very well be more damaging than a dog bite, even if the dog's mouth is full of harmful dog germs. Dog Mouth vs. Human Mouth
I didn't read through all of the comments but I don't mind pets in stores. I just don't want them near me. Most major stores, except pet stores, have policies against it. I don't want someone's dog rubbing up against me, salivating on me, sniffing me or any variation of the aforementioned. I think it's downright obnoxious for people to bring their animals into Target, CVS, Bed Bath and Beyond, etc. You can't leave children home alone but you can leave your pets. I truly can't understand the reasoning behind shopping with a pet. I've seen people who take their dogs for walks and then stop into a CVS for a few minutes- but then there's the other type: the ones who do it on a regular basis (complete with the specially outfitted pet stroller).
I've never had a dog come near me in a store. If I wanted contact with any dog I've seen in a store, I had to go to it.
I'm allergic to perfumes and colognes but nothing protects my rights bout that and probably never will. So in a way that makes me allergic to people. At least allergic to people wearing the poison.
I hate when someone's kid runs into me because they are running crazy through stores; up and down aisles. I hate when the kids in the toy dept are bouncing balls and swinging bats around. Dogs won't be doing that-ever.
What's wrong with a dog stroller? Pretty much guarantees the dog won't be jumping on you. I have a doggie sling that my little one rides in.
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Originally Posted by Prettygyrl777
I didn't read through all of the comments but I don't mind pets in stores. I just don't want them near me. Most major stores, except pet stores, have policies against it. I don't want someone's dog rubbing up against me, salivating on me, sniffing me or any variation of the aforementioned. I think it's downright obnoxious for people to bring their animals into Target, CVS, Bed Bath and Beyond, etc. You can't leave children home alone but you can leave your pets. I truly can't understand the reasoning behind shopping with a pet. I've seen people who take their dogs for walks and then stop into a CVS for a few minutes- but then there's the other type: the ones who do it on a regular basis (complete with the specially outfitted pet stroller).
Another example of people humanizing their pets. Your pets do NOT have equal rights to humans. Most pets are only as loyal as their next meal. I can't wait for the day someone's dog does their business in aisle three and someone steps, slides and falls in it and then sues the market. It'll happen one day, mark my words. The only people who should be bringing their dogs into a store are the blind.
I also agree with Dreamweavin, parents need to control their kids in stores too. I have kids and I never let them run wild in a store like I see some parents allow. You're children aren't your friends, take the upper hand and control them!
In regards to Tama from page 8, I wanted to just reply to one of your quotes, "I would not want dogs in food stores" I wanted to just say that I disagree with this statement because I feel that if dogs are in an enclosed carrier then they should be allowed in. I’m not saying I would bring mine in, however I do own a dog stroller and there are many times that we are out for a walk and I remember that I need something from the store, so being able to put the dogs in the stroller, zip it closed that way they can’t get out, and going into the store should be an option that I have. Instead I have to drop the dogs off at home when I’m finished walking them, then get in my car and drive back to the store that I was just in front of that way I can purchase the items I needed. There are many times where people are dirtier than dogs, and yet they get to go in and touch all the food that I want to grab. But they are still allowed in. All I’m saying is that if dogs are in a closed container, then they should be allowed to enter any store, regardless of what that store sells.
A few years ago there was a woman in Venus, FL who had more dogs than that even. I believe she was charged with animal cruelty because of the conditions those dogs lived in.
It's a sickness.
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Kid could be flexible. 
