An affluent, dog loving community in Portland, Oregon has decided that there is a limit to how much “tolerance” they have for dogs. Pearl District residents are tired of stepping over & around dogs in the local food stores.
People aren’t complaining until they see major violations, like urinating or pooping on the floor, or a dog grabbing food off the shelf. I love dogs too but having dogs in a food store is a health issue.
Portland is a dog crazy city & they are taking an unusual tact, distributing posters and pamphlets to about 4,500 retail stores that sell food. The message is this: ‘Animals, except those trained to help the disabled, are not allowed.’ And a new poster created by the state says, “Animals that provide support or companionship are not regarded as service animals” for those inclined to stretch the limit of the definition of “service dog.”
For those who just can’t bare leaving their dog outside, the activedogs.com website sells cards that identify your dogs as a service dog for less than $30; the Web site notes that it “is not a certifying agency, nor do we hold any responsibility for information that you have us put on your ID badge.”
