Shopping Doodle

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

I really had some things that I needed to get done today and so off Rooney and I went.  One of the things that I love about FL is that most (not all) places are willing to let you bring a dog in.  We started out at the local nursery where I bought a Valencia orange tree.  I already have a lime and lemon in these huge pots on the lanai and I'm ready to try for oranges this year.  Then we went to the brand new Hobby Lobby that just opened near us and Rooney was happy riding in the cart, getting tons of attention from the store clerks and other shoppers.  He just sets in the cart, never making a peep.  Then down the sidewalk to Kohls, but this time as I was walking in with him, as I was putting him in a soft-sided cart, a lady who was walking out of the store turned to me and very loudly said "So you're just going to bring a dog in here?" and I said "that is the wonderful thing about Florida, they are welcome almost every place", and she says to me "not really" as she spins on her feet and walks away.  WTD?  The store must not care - there is no sign saying no pets, I walked right in the front door with him.  What a friggin grump!  So we did our shopping and then of course went through the PetSmart for one more Go Dog dinosaur - a pink one this time, Roo now has all 4!  It was a great day shopping with my doodle. 

[Kyoko]

I love the picture!! Soooo cute!!!

[Kaytlin and Cooper]

http://www.canada.com/life/Home+Depot+bans+pets+after+bite+incident...

 

I just found this link.... sad that they are changing their policy. One bad dog/owner spoils it for everyone :(

[Kaytlin and Cooper]

Oh what a cute photo! Im trying to find places to take Cooper here in Vancouver, but I dont think many places other than pat stores allow dogs. I did hear Home Depot might so we are heading there tomorrow to see

[Jennifer,Chloe & Myla]

Awesome picture Jane! There's always gotta be some idiot to try and ruin our day hey?? You are blessed to be able to take him places! Not here-just the pet stores.

[Nancie & Gracie Doodle]

Boy, had I seen that cute basket full of Doodle I would have grabbed it bought everything in it!!!  Rooney is adorable.  I love taking Gracie with me but at 73 lbs she can't go in places where they can't be walking on a leash!  What a fun day you two had!

[Phoebe's Mom]

As if your bringing Rooney in had anything to do with her in the first place!  What a fabulous picture--he is so darned cute.

[Harper]

OMG he is so cute!  You are lucky to be able to take him so many places.  I take Harper shopping with me to outdoor malls and such.  Everyone at J. Crew and the like is always in love with her!  If someone says anything rude to me I will try to be as restrained as you were!

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

What a great picture of a well behaved Doodle.  I can never understand people who don't like dogs, even well behaved ones like Rooney.  How sad for her, she's probably a miserable unhappy grumpy person.(actually I'm not sad at all for her, she was horrible)

Ps I love those Go Dog toys but I'm struggling to find an online store that ships to Ireland!

[F, Calla & Luca]

I had a similar experience in The Christmas Tree Shop. A woman encountered me and the dogs, who were perfectly behaved. She said, "I don't think dogs should be allowed in here." I politely refrained from commenting on her rowdy grandchildren. I said, "You are entitled to your opinion." I left soon thereafter, though. I didn't want her to complain to anyone and have another place we are unwelcome.

[Smita, Ollie and Juno]

Grumpy lady needs a dog to love! Rooney looks adorable.What a good boy siting so quietly.