Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:22:12 -0400
From: Scott Mace
Subject: Dogs In Lowes
I’m trying to figure out where I said that I had allergies… I said there are SOME that are that allergic. Of course, I would be allergic to your dog if you let him roll in various plants that I AM allergic to.
And… to the other reader who indicated the parents of the child in the alleged incident at Lowes with the dog should train their children how to approach dogs… : yes, it’s probably a good idea. BUT… if you don’t have a dog at home, and have no plans to have one at home, and have no exposure (normally) to dogs, it doesn’t become high on the priority list… and MOST people don’t expect to encounter a dog in a retail store (pet smart and the like are the exceptions of course, but not relevant in this case for obvious reasons).
You know, I’ve been thinking about getting a companion horse. A draft horse. A big dang draft horse. Maybe I can bring it to Lowes too? I’m sure it would enjoy riding in the trailer, and meeting and interacting with all of the folks we encounter in the aisles.
Take Fido for a walk around the block. Take him to a park. Or a state park. You know, doggie-friendly places.
-Scott
“Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2011 08:44:25 -0400
From: “Harvel-Hearne, Ann”
Subject: Dogs In Lowes
It’s sad that I cannot carry my little teacup Chihuahuas in Lowes any
longer. They sat in the cart on a blanket – that way no dog hair would be
left behind in the cart. I agree with another reader that I have seen many
more children running wild in Lowes than I have dogs. All the dogs I’ve
ever seen have either been in the carts or on a lease.
The reader that talks about allergies amused me – allergic to the pets in
Lowes but has pets at home. Too bad for Lowes – Home Depot will have my
business now.”