A locally owned fabric & gift shop carries some expensive jerky treats that Sadie likes. Big Girl has always been welcomed in the shop. Today, I noticed a “No Dogs Allowed” sign in the window as I leashed Sadie up to go shopping. I left her in the SUV as I went to examine the sign more closely.
Sadie was obviously confused when I returned to the SUV, unhooked her leash and we left. Smart Girl knows this was supposed to be a place she could go inside with me. We were just there a month ago. Never mind, we’ll stop by the boutique pet store near my dentist’s office later this week.
As someone who makes it a priority to shop local, pet-friendly businesses, I’m really bummed with this new development. This was the only fabric/quilt/gift shop on my side of town to allow dogs. Wonder what happened?
Anyhow, I reached out to the shop for more information. I totally get it’s their shop and their decision to change store policies at any time. However, the pet-friendly policy is specifically why I shopped this store over the competition. Oh, how I miss Joann stores!
I did receive a response back from the shop. The policy just went into effect due to two incidents in the shop involving dogs. That’s too bad.
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