[nagdu] STILL DEFIANT: Disabled vet plans to sue BigYSupermarketover ban (video)

Fri Aug 13 18:46:48 UTC 2010

I would really like to know where the people get the ideas that we don't 
have eyes or that our eyes are a certain color, or we can't open our eyes. 
Yes some people have deformed eyes from birth etc.

I lost my vision as an adult, and if you look at me without my glasses on 
there is nothing wrong with my eyes, I also tell people that you don't have 
to be totally blind to be blind, there are all forms of blindness, I can see 
still see shapes and some color, I have to wear the glasses because of the 
light which burn my eyes, and in the house my lights or low that I don't 
have to wear them, and half the time people forget that I am blind.

But unfortunately people will believe what they want.

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Marion Gwizdala" <blind411 at verizon.net>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, August 13, 2010 2:38 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] STILL DEFIANT: Disabled vet plans to sue 
BigYSupermarketover ban (video)

> Bobbie,
>     I think I will wear a tag around my kneck that says, "I am talking to 
> a
> stupid person!" (smile)
>
> Marion
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Bobbie" <bewitched56 at comcast.net>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Friday, August 13, 2010 2:22 PM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] STILL DEFIANT: Disabled vet plans to sue
> BigYSupermarketover ban (video)
>
>
> > Lyn,
> > I'm sorry I didn't get these comments to the list. I couldn't access the
> > page, not that proficient with JAWS. Yes, I was so upset about the
> > comments that I haven't even been on the computer. I will say that I'm 
> > not
> > surprised. I have encountered so much ignorance and intolerance in this
> > area that it gets to me. I even had a disagreement with a friend over 
> > this
> > issue this week when she suggested that it should be required that 
> > service
> > dog handlers wear a tag around their necks to identify them. I politely
> > terminated the conversation. I have found that even some of my sighted
> > friends just don't understand the issue. A friend suggested that I
> > exchange the words African Americans for the word disabled when talking
> > about this issue. I don't know what can be done to educate a public that
> > doesn't want to be educated. I wish just one of these people could spend
> > one day in my shoes, then we could have a real conversation. Bobbie
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Lyn Gwizdak" <linda.gwizdak at cox.net>
> > To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
> > <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> > Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2010 1:33 PM
> > Subject: Re: [nagdu] STILL DEFIANT: Disabled vet plans to sue Big
> > YSupermarketover ban (video)
> >
> >
> >> Although it is very long, read the remarks from the newspaper's readers
> >> regarding the woman and her dog that had an acident on the floor of the
> >> Big Y store.   The attitudes take my breath away!  Wow!  There was one
> >> person saying that the disabled - "handicapped" was his terminolgy -
> >> should be barred from employment because the "handicapped" would find 
> >> an
> >> excuse to sue the place of employment for whatever.  Many thoought the
> >> woman "faked" disability because she was kneeling on the floor for the
> >> photo.  Vile references to her having no teeth?  Horrible, horrible
> >> things to say about someone who had their butt over in Iraq or 
> >> otherwise
> >> serving our country!
> >>
> >> My question is - what are we doing wrong to not have our message reach
> >> the public about the reality of disability and of service dogs??? Why 
> >> do
> >> these attitudes still go on regardless of the educating we do and the
> >> ADA???
> >>
> >> These entries do appear to come from rather uneducated people based on
> >> the spelling and grammar errors.  But these are the people we do
> >> encounter every day in our lives when we are out shopping. I'm just
> >> shaking my head over this.
> >>
> >> Lyn and Landon
> >> ----- Original Message ----- 
> >> From: "Ginger Kutsch" <gingerKutsch at yahoo.com>
> >> To: "'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'"
> >> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> >> Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2010 6:29 AM
> >> Subject: [nagdu] STILL DEFIANT: Disabled vet plans to sue Big Y
> >> Supermarketover ban (video)
> >>
> >>
> >>> FYI. Below is a link to the live video and another article about
> >>> the disabled vet whose dog pooped in the store.
> >>>
> >>> STILL DEFIANT: Disabled vet plans to sue Big Y Supermarket over
> >>> ban (video)
> >>> http://google.com/
> >>> Published: Friday, August 6, 2010
> >>> 01 comment(s)
> >>> By Luther Turmelle, North Bureau Chief
> >>> lturmelle at newhavenregister.com
> >>>
> >>> im Mucha of Wallingford poses with her dog, Ivy, outside the Big
> >>> Y Supermarket in North Haven Thursday. In Ivy's mouth is the
> >>> Notice of Trespass Mucha received after the service dog defecated
> >>> in the store in late June. (Mara Lavitt/Register)
> >>>
> >>> Kim Mucha remains firm about what she sees as an unfair and
> >>> illegal banning from Big Y Supermarket's North Haven store
> >>> because her 8-year-old service dog, Ivy, accidentally messed on
> >>> the floor of the produce section in June.
> >>>
> >>> Mucha, who lives in Wallingford, said Thursday she has hired a
> >>> lawyer and is moving ahead with her plans to challenge the ban in
> >>> court, despite stinging criticism and online attacks, accusing
> >>> her of exploiting the situation for financial gain.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Mucha says she needs Ivy, who wears a special harness, to help
> >>> her with balance problems due to service-related disabilities.
> >>> Big Y officials claim they were within their rights to banish
> >>> Mucha and Ivy from the store because the dog was not on a leash
> >>> and defecated on the floor several times, including once near
> >>> where Big Y employees were making sandwiches for customers.
> >>>
> >>> Claire D'Amour-Daley, a spokeswoman for the Springfield, Mass.,
> >>> company, which has 54 locations in Connecticut and Massachusetts,
> >>> was not available for comment Thursday about whether the chain
> >>> has any surveillance video of the incident.
> >>>
> >>> But Mucha contends Big Y officials are misrepresenting what
> >>> happened.
> >>>
> >>> "It's not about the money," said Mucha, an Air Force veteran.
> >>> "This is about making people realize that people have a right to
> >>> bring service dogs into stores. I'm not looking for some kind of
> >>> financial settlement; I'm looking for this to go to trial so that
> >>> I can fight and win."
> >>>
> >>> Mucha claims that banning her and Ivy from the store is a
> >>> violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. She said she
> >>> would donate any money she might receive from a lawsuit to the
> >>> East Coast Assistance Dogs program.
> >>>
> >>> The Torrington organization trained Ivy and has about 150 animals
> >>> it has worked with that are in use, said Lu Picard, a founder of
> >>> the group and its program director.
> >>>
> >>> "Kim is not that kind of person; she wants to do what's right for
> >>> other people with service dogs, especially veterans," Picard
> >>> said. "But I'm concerned for her. She's very fragile emotionally
> >>> and some of the things that have been said about her are really
> >>> horrible."
> >>>
> >>> East Coast Assistance Dogs has also seen some fallout from
> >>> controversy, receiving some harassing e-mails, Picard said.
> >>>
> >>> "We're seeing a lot more people who have service dogs being
> >>> denied access to stores," she said. "A lot of times it involves
> >>> people with what I call invisible disabilities. But the military
> >>> is increasingly recommending service dogs for our soldiers who
> >>> are coming home from the Middle East with PTSD (post-traumatic
> >>> stress disorder) and so we're going to see more of this, not
> >>> less."
> >>>
> >>> To illustrate her point, Picard cited the case of Luis Montalvan,
> >>> an Army veteran and the recipient of two Bronze Stars.
> >>>
> >>> Montalvan sued fast-food giant McDonald's for $10 million after
> >>> two employees allegedly beat him in December 2008 when he and his
> >>> service dog tried to enter one of its Brooklyn, N.Y., locations.
> >>> Picard, who knows Montalvan, said his case was recently settled
> >>> out of court.
> >>>
> >>> "Anyone who doesn't look disabled is being questioned," she said.
> >>> "It's just a matter of people not understanding service dogs and
> >>> what they do."
> >>>
> >>> Mucha said she is troubled that some people think she is being a
> >>> troublemaker.
> >>>
> >>> "I apologized many times to the people in the store when it
> >>> happened," Mucha said. "But some people just don't like hearing
> >>> what the law is."
> >>>
> >>> Call Luther Turmelle at 203-789-5706.
> >>>
> >>> Reader Comments
> >>> The following are comments from the readers. We ask that you be
> >>> polite. Offensive comments will be removed and repeated offensive
> >>> comments could lead to being banned from commenting. In no way do
> >>> the comments represent the view of nhregister.com.
> >>>
> >>> Rob wrote on Aug 6, 2010 6:26 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " Maam, I myself am a veteran and I thank you for your service to
> >>> our great country. But in all fairness, if your dog messed on the
> >>> floor several times in one instance, that is quite extreme. The
> >>> store also has an obligation to its customers, and who wants to
> >>> see a dog mess all over the place while grocery shopping for
> >>> food.
> >>> I don't know how to resolve this situation, but God Bless you and
> >>> may things work out for you. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> bigcheese wrote on Aug 6, 2010 6:29 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " It's quite obvious the reason they dont want her and the dog in
> >>> there is because they are both white. It's racial discrimination.
> >>> "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> Wont shop in a store with feces on the floor wrote on Aug 6, 2010
> >>> 6:41 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " Please just call ahead, I'm sure that there is a wheeled or
> >>> motorized cart.
> >>>
> >>> Doug p00p on the floor when I'm shopping is gross.
> >>>
> >>> It is a money grab, just like her McDonalds friend.
> >>>
> >>> and it is in the paper again??? "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> Laen wrote on Aug 6, 2010 6:56 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " This woman is nuts. Her dog deficates on the floor of a food
> >>> store not once but twice and it's the stores fault. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> no poop wrote on Aug 6, 2010 7:02 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " she needs to get someone to take that dog for a long walk
> >>> before going to the store. I don't want to see poop on the floor
> >>> when i am shopping. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> no poop wrote on Aug 6, 2010 7:05 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " did you notice in the video she said she cannot bend down or
> >>> get down because it will cause a lot of pain, but in the photo
> >>> she is on the knees....figure that one out....lol "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> Unbelievable wrote on Aug 6, 2010 7:06 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " Lady, haven't you heard of Peapod? Have you no human friends
> >>> with whom you can shop? For crying out loud! I know I don't want
> >>> to buy food in a dog toilet. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> lawyer wrote on Aug 6, 2010 7:19 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " Listen Lady:
> >>>
> >>> Dog feces is poisonous ! Your dog can't do this in a place where
> >>> the public may get sick IRREGARDLESS of the fact you are
> >>> handicapped.
> >>>
> >>> You can sue all you want, its just showing your ignorance. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> feel sorry for the woman wrote on Aug 6, 2010 7:25 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " I appreciate no one wants to shop in a store with dog feces (or
> >>> 'doug' feces as one of the other posters who cannot spell calls
> >>> it). That said, it sounds like this was a one time issue. The dog
> >>> had an accident once. maybe it was sick. if it's not a reccurring
> >>> problem then the store overreacted. I'm glad she's taking legal
> >>> action to protect her rights and I hope to see a boycott of Big
> >>> Y. I know that I personally won't shop there ever again if this
> >>> is how they treat customers. regardless of the situation, they
> >>> certainly could have handled the issue more delicately. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> redcybra wrote on Aug 6, 2010 7:25 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " If she can't keep the dog under control she has no business
> >>> bringing it into any store. Service dogs are trained and their
> >>> users also receive training before they take the dog home. Was
> >>> she "denied access" before the dog pooped? I don't think so. SHE
> >>> is the problem, not the dog. I hope Big Y sticks to its guns and
> >>> the whole story, including other witnesses, comes out. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> pat wrote on Aug 6, 2010 7:30 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " Big Y says that the dog defecated near a place where sandwiches
> >>> were being made. so what? this seems irrelevant unless the dog
> >>> snuck behing the deli and pooped on the sandwiches or equipment.
> >>> yes, it's gross that the dog had an accident and i feel bad for
> >>> everyone who was there at that time. that said, accidents happen.
> >>> i saw a girl projectile vommit at an amusment park recently and
> >>> she wasn't banned. poor dog was probably sick and i'm sure this
> >>> was a humiliating experience for the woman. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> JPinCT wrote on Aug 6, 2010 7:33 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " Another instance of a good dog, irresponsible owner. Unless a
> >>> dog is ill, they just don't go to the bathroom wherever/whenever,
> >>> especially a disciplined service animal. Sounds like Ms. Mucha
> >>> should have given Ivy a little time with the fire hydrant before
> >>> entering the store. Animal "accidents" happen, but any good pet
> >>> owner will accept responsibility as well as the consequences. Big
> >>> Y has a service to provide to the community and not just to Ms.
> >>> Mucha and I think her actions are hamstringing other persons with
> >>> service animals far more than helping them. Service animals are
> >>> an important part of many handicapped people's lives, but having
> >>> one doesn't put you above displaying common courtesy to the
> >>> persons around you. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> fed up wrote on Aug 6, 2010 7:47 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " too bad she cry racism! "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> Bill in Wallingford wrote on Aug 6, 2010 7:49 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " This is not worthy of two front page stories within a few days
> >>> in the New Haven Register. I'm concerned about unsanitary
> >>> conditions in a grocery store, and we have a woman crying, "poor
> >>> me" and using her military service as a crutch. The food store is
> >>> correct in maintaining utmost sanitary conditions for its
> >>> customers. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> Pat wrote on Aug 6, 2010 8:01 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " This woman is making a mockery of ADA. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> grundle wrote on Aug 6, 2010 8:11 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " she has balance problems ??? sounds like a disability scam to
> >>> me. how about this.... carry a freaking cane!
> >>>
> >>> why should i have do deal with your dog crapping in the procduce
> >>> isle when i am shopping there. why should ANYONE have to deal
> >>> with that, just because you cant keep your balance?
> >>>
> >>> hey lady, wake up. the world is not here to serve you!
> >>>
> >>> oh, and by the way, i am a veteran too "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> Mom of 3 year old wrote on Aug 6, 2010 8:12 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " First, to Lawyer. Ir-regardless is not a word, only regardless.
> >>> Sorry for being the grammer police but that non word makes me
> >>> nuts.
> >>> Second, I feel sorry for this poor animal. This lady is feeding
> >>> this dog Ol' Roy (Walmart) or the equivalent, not a high quality
> >>> product. My dog was the same way until we started giving her a
> >>> grain free product, only available in pet stores. The urge to
> >>> poop comes up so fast in the low quality product, the dog can't
> >>> help it. And Big Y is within its rights to forbid the dog inside
> >>> the store. Once is an accident, twice is the owner's problem not
> >>> the store. As a customer of a grocery store, I'd be put off by
> >>> dog poop even though I own a dog and clean up after it. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> the Barrister wrote on Aug 6, 2010 8:18 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " Don't hire handicapped people. They will eventually use the
> >>> "crippled card" and force your business into expensive special
> >>> privileges, "rights" above and beyond reason that cause
> >>> resentment in other workers. They will usually find a way to
> >>> injure or re-injure themselves, all at the expense of your
> >>> business. Even if you provide every single thing they demand,
> >>> plan on a lot of time in court. all special interest factions end
> >>> up behaving this way. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> Mike wrote on Aug 6, 2010 8:23 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " I thought this woman had problems reaching things on lower
> >>> shelves? She doesn't seem to have a problem kneeling on the
> >>> ground for a photo! Balance issues- not for nothing, but isn't
> >>> that what they make canes and walkers for? or how about the
> >>> motorized carts that Big Y provides for FREE! The dog just seems
> >>> a bit extreme to me in this particular case. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> sam wrote on Aug 6, 2010 8:30 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " I certainly would not shop at big Y, just for this story alone.
> >>> She cleaned up the mess and thats that. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> Truth wrote on Aug 6, 2010 8:33 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " I'm all for supporting VETs and the disabled (hate when people
> >>> abuse the handicapped parking spacing) - but this lady doesn't
> >>> have a case. I could see if she was blind and needed the dog but
> >>> if you have balance problems - use a freakin cane or a motorized
> >>> cart (provided at all supermarkets!!!!). The lady needs to take
> >>> the dog for a walk and care for it better. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> Uh-oh wrote on Aug 6, 2010 8:39 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " her lawyer says, "She's very fragile emotionally and some of
> >>> the things that have been said about her are really horrible"
> >>>
> >>> if this was really an issue it wouldn't be shopped to the
> >>> Register.
> >>>
> >>> bet he is counting his money?? "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> CONTRACTOR wrote on Aug 6, 2010 8:39 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " I had a add in the paper for a framer for my company, a guy
> >>> apply seem very nice. had a jacket over his right arm, I hired
> >>> him to start on a monday when he showed up for work he had arm
> >>> missing ( where the jacket was) he couldnt frame or carry wood,
> >>> when I fired him. the state was on my back. keep him on the books
> >>> for 6 months doing nothing, he abuse the power, it's always a
> >>> card people pull. gay/ black/ retard/ I'm sick of it! "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> Realist wrote on Aug 6, 2010 8:40 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " I feel sorry for this lady, but she's 100% in the wrong.
> >>> She does seem to have a problem with balance, sadly the mental
> >>> variety. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> sarra wrote on Aug 6, 2010 8:40 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " Didn't we all see this coming?
> >>> FYI-she already has a case going in criminal/mv court-sues people
> >>> for a living. I personally have seen her dog
> >>> crap in the Wallingford Walmart while she walked away from the
> >>> mess. She behaves as if she has a screw loose and
> >>> obviously no integrity. And I am a vet
> >>> and disabled, but this lady gets no sympathy from me. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> Mike wrote on Aug 6, 2010 8:49 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " Hey, "lawyer": Did you attend Quinnipiac Law School by any
> >>> chance?
> >>>
> >>> Perhaps at that fourth-tier (has it climbed to low third-tier
> >>> yet?) law school, the word "irregardless" is used, but in seventh
> >>> grade at my (admittedly elite) private school I was taught
> >>> there's no such word.
> >>>
> >>> "Quinnipiac" is Native American for "stupid white kids," and
> >>> "Quinnipiac Law School is a local Connecticut expression for
> >>> "$200k in debt and no job. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> Mike wrote on Aug 6, 2010 8:53 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " I want to see a binding, written commitment from Mucha to
> >>> forward the proceeds of a successful lawsuit or action to East
> >>> Coast Assistance Dogs. I'd bet Big Y would settle for a tidy sum
> >>> if she'd commit. Let her put it in writing. She has a lawyer. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> Pam wrote on Aug 6, 2010 9:03 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " I agree with the store asking her to leave... once is an
> >>> accident,, more than that,, she should have left... what if a
> >>> customer had slipped and fallen in the poop...should the customer
> >>> sue her and her dog, or are they going to sue the store if they
> >>> fell... she has a lot of nerve,,, she should have left the first
> >>> time on her own after cleaning up the mess and taken her dog
> >>> home,,, the dog might have been sick - if a child got sick in the
> >>> store,, does the parent continue to shop or leave and go
> >>> home...what is next... "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> Dog owner wrote on Aug 6, 2010 9:06 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " A service dog is well trained and obviously house-broken. So,
> >>> was the dog sick? If he was sick, did the owner know that before
> >>> going shopping? If the dog wasn't sick, has he done this before?
> >>> Does the owner make sure the dog does all his business before
> >>> going shopping?
> >>>
> >>> Doesn't seem so much an affront to the disabled as to animal
> >>> behavior. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> barbs wrote on Aug 6, 2010 9:11 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " A picture is worth a thousand words. Look at this woman
> >>> crouched on the ground - how do you get into that position if you
> >>> have "bad balance?" I
> >>> bet she got right up again unassisted too. What a scam! "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> sam wrote on Aug 6, 2010 9:14 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " Wow-could this lady's voice be any more
> >>> whiney? And she looks like she's just
> >>> taken a bite out of s s**t sandwich. She
> >>> needs to get to the Psych Services at the VA ASAP. Roger Wilco! "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> DC-new haven wrote on Aug 6, 2010 9:19 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " next time lady, carry a pooper scooper!! "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> Law wrote on Aug 6, 2010 9:25 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " The law is that the service dog needs to be on a leash.
> >>> Somehow, the dog was off it's leash in Big Y and that's the
> >>> store's fault? "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> Mike Hunt wrote on Aug 6, 2010 9:25 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " Maybe she's trying to get money for a full set of dentures.
> >>> Typical toothless white trash trying to make a $. She seems a bit
> >>> nuts. A vet with a legitimate claim and having a dog is ok but
> >>> this woman should have a cane or scooter with a human companion.
> >>> "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> Go Y wrote on Aug 6, 2010 9:25 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " Your dog crapped on the floor. I would have put it down. No
> >>> excuse! That's where people buy their food! "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> Fairness wrote on Aug 6, 2010 9:27 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " What needs to be accomplished is a solution that is fair to the
> >>> women and her dog and fair to the store. Is there a health
> >>> problem with the dog? Has the women been properly trained in the
> >>> responsibilitie of having this type of dog (ie feeding, walking
> >>> which includes picking up when her dog does his business. Does
> >>> the store only have a problem with this women and her dog or are
> >>> they stopping all of these types of dog. We need responsibile
> >>> reporting of the new, get the whole story, not just the juicy
> >>> stuff!!! "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> interested wrote on Aug 6, 2010 9:29 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " Shame on the New Haven Register for making this a bigger story
> >>> than it is and fueling her fire. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> Disgusted wrote on Aug 6, 2010 9:30 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " After reading the article and all the comments, I have to agree
> >>> that Big Y is in the right here. There is no need to bring a dog
> >>> into a store when she doesn't appear to have said 'balance'
> >>> issues, it's quite disgusting to think that people will support
> >>> this lunatic and want to shop in a store with feces on the floor.
> >>> She should shop with Peapod if she can't take care of or handle
> >>> her service dog properly. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> grundle wrote on Aug 6, 2010 9:33 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " the saddest thing about this whole case is that this crazy,
> >>> whiney, white trash woman will get enough liberal sympathy that
> >>> she will win a case in court and make a couple million dollars.
> >>> that cost will be passed down to the consumer...that's you and me
> >>>
> >>> i wish i would see her dog crap in the store, i would rub HER
> >>> nose in it so she would know not to do it next time "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> two dogs wrote on Aug 6, 2010 9:35 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " wow, take a look at that ugly mutt. and what a beautiful dog
> >>> she has "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> Kelly P wrote on Aug 6, 2010 9:43 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " To Sarra: You really need to get your information correct
> >>> before you start spewing. The case that is pending dispostion in
> >>> Court, is in fact a Kimberly J Mucha, but if you look at the DOB
> >>> (thats date of birth) incase you where to stupid to realize, and
> >>> its 1974 and is Statulitory sealed (so how you know for fact that
> >>> this is the same person is beyond me).
> >>> This Kim Mucha is defiantly older than 36.. And thats obvious.
> >>> If I was Kim Mucha, (and Im not, but that is my real name) and
> >>> was reading this, I would sue you personally for "Defamation of
> >>> Charactor:. You have deliberiatly mis spoken and defamed her
> >>> character by putting false information out there about her that
> >>> is KNOWINGLY UNTRUE for your personal agenda..
> >>> I am going to suggest to the New haven register, that they
> >>> disclose your informationt to Ms, Mucha attorney, so she can
> >>> bring action against you.. I actually feel sorry for you, your
> >>> life must have absolutly NO Meaning, if you can just put
> >>> informationo out there with out having all the CORRECT
> >>> Information, and defame a persons charactor, all for the simple
> >>> reasoning of I wasnted to blog..
> >>> You should really take up a new hobby! Good luck to Ms. Mucha! "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> so judgemental wrote on Aug 6, 2010 9:46 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " I'm shocked at how quick people are to assess her disability
> >>> based on one photo of her kneeling and a short video. none of us
> >>> (myself included) have any idea how serious her disability is,
> >>> whether it comes and goes, etc. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> john wrote on Aug 6, 2010 9:50 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " i wish i could be on this jury...i won't give her a
> >>> dime.......all she's doing is exploiting the situation for her
> >>> own financial gain and greed. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> palo wrote on Aug 6, 2010 9:58 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " I have a balance problem from Meniere's disease and several
> >>> operations on the inner ear. Most of you people have no idea how
> >>> debilitating this can be. Not many of you know anything about
> >>> inner ear problems.
> >>>
> >>> Balance is checked in three ways. 1) by the inner ear and
> >>> semicircular canals. 2) By the eyes and 3) by food in the stomach
> >>> (gravity).
> >>>
> >>> I find that I fall when it is dark out more often than in light.
> >>> So my eyes help me more to keep my balance and stay on my feet. I
> >>> use a cane also to help me.
> >>>
> >>> I have a dog (a Lab) but not for assistance, just a good friend.
> >>> I can not at all see how my dog would be able to help me with the
> >>> balance problem. I need things that are hand high to hold onto.
> >>> If I fell I would just fall onto my dog!
> >>>
> >>> A dog can not assist and help with a balance problem, they are
> >>> just too small. A horse would work much better.
> >>>
> >>> Now if this lady has the dog as crutch for war related disorder
> >>> such as PTSD then that is a different story.
> >>>
> >>> To say or think that the dog is for her balance trouble is
> >>> obviously no so. For with a balance disorder one need something
> >>> to hold onto when standing up or bending over. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> a legal resident wrote on Aug 6, 2010 10:07 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " Get over yourself, lady. You had no problem getting down on
> >>> your knees to take this photo on Thursday. I'm beginning to think
> >>> your "being disabled" is a fraud. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> Mom of 3 year old wrote on Aug 6, 2010 10:15 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " I just went back and perused the 338 comments on the previous
> >>> story. People who know of this woman are painting an interesting
> >>> picture. The dog might be older, based on comments made by her
> >>> (first/last name) on Dogchannel.com. The dog has done this in
> >>> other stores, leading people to believe she is not giving the dog
> >>> opportunity to do its business appropriately. And she already has
> >>> a lawyer on retainer for other issues. I'm sure Big Y has the
> >>> surveillance to back up their claim and letter. Sounds to me like
> >>> another blood sucker on the civil law suit circus. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> Morris Cove Mom wrote on Aug 6, 2010 10:21 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " According to Big Y, the dog was not leashed in the store, which
> >>> is a state law, regardless of the ADA. The dog went behind the
> >>> sandwich counter, she did not have the dog under her control,
> >>> which does not make sense if she needs the dog for balance.
> >>>
> >>> I hate to say I don't believe a veteran, but she's squatting in
> >>> the photo, and then says she can't bend or reach down.
> >>>
> >>> I'm not a fan of Big Y because they are overpriced, but it seems
> >>> they are well within their rights with this issue. I hope that
> >>> everyone involved can settle this quickly. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> Scott From Hamden wrote on Aug 6, 2010 10:24 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " Put a bag under the dogs a$$ - like they do with the horses at
> >>> Central Park and in parades.
> >>> C'mon Kim, I appreciate your service to our country but
> >>> seriously..... this is a grocery store. You gotta find other ways
> >>> to shop or have a service do it for you. I served our country
> >>> also - Semper Fi. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> MEAT CUTTER wrote on Aug 6, 2010 10:25 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " @ i feel sorry for the lady.will tou eat food next to dog sh**?
> >>> i don't think so.I work in a super market,and we can't even cut
> >>> pork,and beef with the same knife because of health iusses.A dog
> >>> drops a stinky load in produce,and it's ok.Like 85 percent of
> >>> produce items are fresh,and not covered.what if a little kid
> >>> would have started playing in the crap,and then put his hands all
> >>> over the un-covered,what the fu** is wrong with you people? Oh
> >>> yeah,maybe next time a dog will mount a little kid,and hump
> >>> him.what ya'll gonnna say then,oh the dog was just horny....
> >>> (I CAN'T SMOKE IN PUBLIC PLACES,BUT I DOG CAN DO WHATEVER IT
> >>> WANTS)NOTHING IS FREE ABOUT AMERICA,BUT AMINAL RIGHTS.......LOL "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> palo wrote on Aug 6, 2010 10:25 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " I see that many people writing here also think that getting
> >>> down on a knee or stooping and getting up is hard with a balance
> >>> disability. This is not true. With a problem in balance the end
> >>> results is you fall or bump into things.
> >>>
> >>> There is nothing wrong with her legs. The article says the dog is
> >>> for her war related balance problem.
> >>>
> >>> It is true people want to SEE the disability to believe someone
> >>> really has a disability. These people are very uninformed and
> >>> watch way too much TV and base their opinions on what is on the
> >>> tub.
> >>>
> >>> A sorry world when a deaf person with very bad balance is not
> >>> considered disabled because their problem is not visual. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> white_trash10 wrote on Aug 6, 2010 10:30 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " I LOVE DOGS BUT THIS LADY IS CRAZY.I WILL EAT ALMOST EVERYTHING
> >>> BUT POOPED ON THE FLOOR BY ME FOOD IS JUST WRONG "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> Nasty wrote on Aug 6, 2010 10:30 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " I would not shop in a store that had crap on the floor! Not a
> >>> healthy situation yuck! To contaminate the food come on! You go
> >>> Big Y! I stand behind you 100%! Thank you for your services
> >>> madame but you obviously are trying to just make a quick buck! "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> TheVolleyballGod wrote on Aug 6, 2010 10:31 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " Can this loon be sued for her dog taking a dump in a
> >>> supermarket full of fresh food? "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> keke wrote on Aug 6, 2010 10:33 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " This women is trying to get rich scheme. the dog really dont
> >>> look like its taken care that well, when the last time the dog
> >>> went to a vet to get a bath & groom. the owner dont look to clean
> >>> herself. I love dogs but she should have her dog on a leash. why
> >>> is she the only handicapped person that have problems with her
> >>> dog pooping all over the store, for one that is nasty. there are
> >>> plenty of handicapped people that go in stores, rest etc and
> >>> there dog dont do that. it honestly show what the dog do at home.
> >>> lady get a life and while you are at it, get a job. there are
> >>> plenty of handicapped people that worked, stop trying to make
> >>> people feel sorry for you. you get none here. no lawsuit for you.
> >>> "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> Give me a break wrote on Aug 6, 2010 10:33 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " Ok, so she needs this service dog due to "balance problems",
> >>> yet he is not on a leash. I'm wondering if this lady drives with
> >>> "balance problems". That seems really dangerous. And I suppose
> >>> she has a handicapped sticker, too, due to her "balance
> >>> problems". Give me a break! I wouldn't shop in a store that
> >>> allows animals to deficate on the floor. She should be
> >>> embarrassed, not angry. Can anyone say..."show me the money."
> >>> Maybe people shopping in that store should sue her for unsanitary
> >>> conditions caused by her "service animal". "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> Ignore Negativity wrote on Aug 6, 2010 10:35 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " I think you're doing the right thing. It's better than getting
> >>> a gun and shooting up the place.
> >>>
> >>> Ignore the negativity - do you what you think is right in your
> >>> heart - you're following the law. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> Mel wrote on Aug 6, 2010 10:36 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " I do shop at Big Y & Walmart and I have seen this woman shop
> >>> there alot she pushes a shopping cart with her dog by her side
> >>> the dog just walks beside her as she shops and does nothing. As
> >>> for leverage the cart should be ok and she can use a long handle
> >>> grabber. I to have bad back trouble and this works fine for me.
> >>> Lady leave the conversation piece home, use a motorized cart or
> >>> bring a friend to help. These stores are more than happy to have
> >>> someone help you to your car with your bags. They have helped me
> >>> many times.As for a law suit let the video cameras speak for that
> >>> matter.And if you were ever at the casino and seen someone spit
> >>> or vomit the action taken is the same gloves, mask, sprays,
> >>> disafects, mops, fans, ect. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> sharon wrote on Aug 6, 2010 10:41 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " Sometimes I laugh so much my stomach starting hurting. why do
> >>> the new haven register put "click to enlarge" who would want to
> >>> enlarge this picture. Big Y dont owe this lady not 1 dime. The
> >>> only thing someone should do is give you a gift card to to buy
> >>> your dog a brush. poor dog. living with dirt. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> What happen to plastic bags wrote on Aug 6, 2010 10:43 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " This lady is the type of lady that take her dog for a walk
> >>> early in the morning with no plastic bag. I seen plenty of people
> >>> in meriden on oregon ave do this. there this man that walk his 2
> >>> dogs every morning at 5:00 and dont have no plastic bag at all.
> >>> this lady do the same thing. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> Rob Robinson wrote on Aug 6, 2010 10:45 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " I think Palo is right here. She is just physically and
> >>> emotional attached to her only friend, Ivy. Ivy must be with here
> >>> wherever she goes, not for her physical balance issues, but for
> >>> her mental balance issues. She simply doesn't want to be without
> >>> her companion, sl-lit-storm, I mean Ivy. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> worthless cops wrote on Aug 6, 2010 10:46 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " The dog only pooped on the floor because it wasn't on a leash.
> >>> If the Wallingford PD did their jobs and ticketed this woman for
> >>> the violation PRIOR to her going into the store, this whole
> >>> situation would never had happened. Once again the cops cause a
> >>> MAJOR incident to occur because of their INACTION and get away
> >>> with it. The entire Wallingford PD needs to be forced out. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> Mike wrote on Aug 6, 2010 10:48 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " Either the dog was sick, mishandled by the owner, or wasn't
> >>> trained property... "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> Rover wrote on Aug 6, 2010 10:49 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " This woman and her dog look like twins. I wonder if the dog
> >>> likes it Kim Mucha style. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> Peniculus wrote on Aug 6, 2010 11:07 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " Listen to those voices in your head, Kim! Don't let the voice
> >>> of reason discourage you, those other voices are so much more
> >>> compelling. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> Sam Adams wrote on Aug 6, 2010 11:08 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " As soon as someone says "it's not about the money," you know
> >>> it's probably mostly about the money, else why bring it up? "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> to worthless cops wrote on Aug 6, 2010 11:10 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " i think the police are a little more concerned with issues
> >>> other than some crack-pot with an unleashed dog.
> >>> what, should they set up surveilance at every store to try to
> >>> catch someone walking in the parking lot with an unleased dog?
> >>>
> >>> you sir, are an idiot "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> Pete Wilkins wrote on Aug 6, 2010 11:13 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " Poor baby...she is upset people online are "attacking her". Yes
> >>> we are...because you deserve it! Don't bring your incontinent dog
> >>> into a pulic store...being her to an animal doctor for a checkup!
> >>> And how exactly is she a "disabled vet"? Was she a USAF pilot?
> >>> Was she just a secretary and slipped on one of her dog's poops
> >>> one day and became "disabled"? As a loyal Big Y customer, I think
> >>> BigY should unearth all the gory details on this woman, since she
> >>> is trying to rip them off. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> Big Guy wrote on Aug 6, 2010 11:38 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " What if someone slipped and fell because of the poop? This
> >>> chick is wrong. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> Bobof the Air force wrote on Aug 6, 2010 11:57 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " A vertern of the air force who is a woman! What possible war
> >>> time disability do you have? None! As a woman, you could not and
> >>> are not able to join the combat teams. As an air force person,
> >>> you didn't do anything that could hurt you...unless it was by
> >>> your own fault.
> >>>
> >>> She just want money and her 15 minutes of fame. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> To Mike raggin on Quinn. wrote on Aug 6, 2010 12:21 PM:
> >>>
> >>> " At my private school they taught us that excessively using
> >>> words in quotes would produce crossdressing tendencies. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> EGP wrote on Aug 6, 2010 12:26 PM:
> >>>
> >>> " she should stop feeling sorry for herself...she was
> >>> wrong...face it. she doesnt look disabled kneeing like that
> >>> either. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> Was she drinking wrote on Aug 6, 2010 1:01 PM:
> >>>
> >>> " The video shows her kneeling down. Also, she sounds as though
> >>> she has had a couple of cocktails!
> >>> The dog is not at fault, it's the owner!!
> >>> This woman is a fraud!! "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> adila wrote on Aug 6, 2010 1:17 PM:
> >>>
> >>> " I feel sorry for all parties. There is no more give and take in
> >>> our society. It is terrible for a service dog to have an accident
> >>> and can't run to a bathroom, but it is okay for a child to stand
> >>> in the aisle and poop his/her pants, cry and wait for someone to
> >>> come and change him/her. However, on the store's side, buy the
> >>> doggie some doggie britches. They have them just for these kinds
> >>> of problems. On Kim's side - aren't you glad you served to
> >>> protect these people? "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> Ok then wrote on Aug 6, 2010 1:27 PM:
> >>>
> >>> " T|This video shows the dog being on leash AND wearing the vest.
> >>>
> >>> When she went to Big Y, the dog was on on the leash nor did it
> >>> have a harness..
> >>> Either way. The dog defecated IN the store.
> >>> They have the right to deny service to anyone! In this instance,
> >>> they have reason.
> >>> If she were NOT just about the money, just sue to be allowed to
> >>> shop in the store OR just not use THAT store..
> >>> There is a S&S (2 if you want to get picky), near BIG Y as well
> >>> as a Rite Aid. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> No Sympathy wrote on Aug 6, 2010 1:28 PM:
> >>>
> >>> " When the litigant says it's not about the money, you can
> >>> guarantee it's about the money.
> >>>
> >>> She can't control her service dog, Big Y responds appropriately,
> >>> and she wants a payout? Shame on her, and shame on the attorney
> >>> willing to file such a baseless action.
> >>>
> >>> the dog's smarter than the both of them. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> Also a Vet wrote on Aug 6, 2010 1:32 PM:
> >>>
> >>> " As a disabled vet, I too have balance problems as a result of
> >>> semi-paralysis to my right side as well as PTSD and a host of
> >>> other maladies. I do not have or use a dog and find the electric
> >>> carts to be an easier and less costly method. This is a stupid
> >>> gold-digger with an untrained animal. Not only do I use an
> >>> electric cart, I also use a wheelchair and/or a walker and find
> >>> no embarrassment from needing it. I walk as much as possible
> >>> (with walking aids) and try to do for myself. It is people like
> >>> her that cause grief for people like and worse off than me.
> >>>
> >>> Yes, I fall often but I am not a crybaby nor did I have a nice
> >>> cushy Air Force job where I could fake and goldbrick my way
> >>> through service.
> >>>
> >>> She is a disgusting scourge in the ranks of the truly disabled. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> frank wrote on Aug 6, 2010 1:33 PM:
> >>>
> >>> " the dog is cleaner than the store "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> Stew wrote on Aug 6, 2010 1:54 PM:
> >>>
> >>> " Kelly P. besides the comment about the court, which quite
> >>> frankly has no bearing here. There is no slander or defamation
> >>> here THEY WITNESSED the dog deficating in the store and made an
> >>> observation on her character. Since this in response to an
> >>> already public matter and has no ill effects on her (because he
> >>> is 1 of 17 different posts that brought up Wal Mart). I do agree
> >>> however Sarra should not bring up on going court issues
> >>> especially if in is not her. My business tried suing a single
> >>> person for defamation that was far worse than what they posted it
> >>> is just to hard to prove. I appreciate your candor on the subject
> >>> though. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> Nicole wrote on Aug 6, 2010 1:55 PM:
> >>>
> >>> " I feel bad for this woman, being she is a veteran and all, but
> >>> how did she get to the store in the first place? Did I miss that
> >>> in the article? If this woman has a balance problem, please tell
> >>> me she isnt' driving!!!!! Why can't she use a motorized cart when
> >>> shopping? Aren't there any organizations that will assist the
> >>> disabled in shopping, errands and other such things? "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> Jambo wrote on Aug 6, 2010 1:55 PM:
> >>>
> >>> " This incident has violated quite a few Connecticut health code
> >>> regulations. This lady should be happy that she is not cited by
> >>> the state for violating the health codes. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> micheal vick wrote on Aug 6, 2010 1:56 PM:
> >>>
> >>> " I gots an obedience school eyez can send the dog to "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> barbara wrote on Aug 6, 2010 2:16 PM:
> >>>
> >>> " To Kelly P:
> >>> In reading your comments, it seems to me that we still have
> >>> freedom of speech
> >>> and freedom to discuss information that is posted on a state
> >>> website that is
> >>> intended for access by the public. While Ms. Mucha exercises her
> >>> constitutional right to sue under the law, she has also put
> >>> herself in front
> >>> of every camera and reporter in New England, and there are those
> >>> of us who are going to exercise our right of free
> >>> speech to discuss her actions and motives. I personally belive
> >>> that more
> >>> talk and less frivolous lawsuits would be in everyone's best
> >>> interests. Just
> >>> my opinion and thanks for hearing me out. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> Paul wrote on Aug 6, 2010 2:28 PM:
> >>>
> >>> " Put a diaper on the dog. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> Stew wrote on Aug 6, 2010 2:42 PM:
> >>>
> >>> " Barabara, thank you for the post it was a little more eloquent
> >>> than mine, well said! "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> Wait wrote on Aug 6, 2010 3:15 PM:
> >>>
> >>> " What this whole thing needs is a sermon from Shoregirl. She
> >>> will certainly dictate what is right! "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> Wally wrote on Aug 6, 2010 4:39 PM:
> >>>
> >>> " She can get ripped by bringin the dog to Gelvani's. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> Moe-ron wrote on Aug 6, 2010 5:18 PM:
> >>>
> >>> " Woman says she needs the service dog to help with her balance,
> >>> but doesn't notice when the dog drops a deuce near the produce?
> >>> C'mon. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> Frustrated wrote on Aug 6, 2010 6:32 PM:
> >>>
> >>> " I work in a bookstore (with a cafe) where I have witnessed
> >>> HUMANS defecating, vomiting, and urinating ALL OVER the store --
> >>> in the chairs, on the floor...are they banned? Of course not.
> >>> That service dog has better bladder control than most of the
> >>> people that hang around this store. Just because someone is
> >>> "grossed out" by a service animal having an accident does not
> >>> give him the right to call a woman crazy or a money-grubber. You
> >>> don't know her situation, especially for those of you who ask if
> >>> she has a friend that can take her, or use peapod, or use a
> >>> motorized scooter. Peapod or a motorized scooter isn't going to
> >>> help the SEVERE anxiety that most people suffering from PTSD feel
> >>> when in public. Let her shop where she wants, and stop judging
> >>> people you don't know. And please...learn how to proofread and
> >>> use the English language correctly before posting a comment. When
> >>> things are misspelled you look like even more of an ignorant
> >>> person. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> Janet Wilkins wrote on Aug 6, 2010 6:55 PM:
> >>>
> >>> " How exactly is she a "disabled vet"? Was she just a secretary
> >>> and slipped on one of her dog's poops one day and became
> >>> "disabled"? As a loyal Big Y customer, I think BigY should
> >>> unearth all the gory details on this woman, since she is trying
> >>> to rip them off. I don't want the price of an apple to go up a
> >>> penny because of a payout to this fraud! "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> Dot Khan wrote on Aug 6, 2010 7:13 PM:
> >>>
> >>> " I have balance and deafness issues, but have learned how to
> >>> compensate for them. The picture of her next to her dog indicates
> >>> she also knows to bend at the knees instead of at the waist to
> >>> maintain one's balance when picking things up. As someone with
> >>> disabilities, I'm grateful when barriers to getting around are
> >>> not in the way to allow participating in everyday activities but
> >>> have no expectation for in doing so to put an undue burden or
> >>> risk on the rest of the population. She may try using the ADA but
> >>> the USDA, FDA, EPA, CDC and other public health agencies have a
> >>> say in an unsanitary condition being created by some combination
> >>> of a sick, poorly trained or poorly controlled animal in a food
> >>> store. Homeland Security may want to look at those weapons of
> >>> mass destruction left from a dog's behind.
> >>> To quote a favorite children's book from my childhood, Follow My
> >>> Leader by James B. Garfield:
> >>> Do you expect the world to pad its corners for you just because
> >>> you're (blind) handicapped? "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> Abigail wrote on Aug 6, 2010 7:33 PM:
> >>>
> >>> " I have been shopping at the Big Y in question for quite
> >>> sometime. After seeing the picture of Mucha and her pooch, I
> >>> instantly recognized her and have been a fellow customer while
> >>> she has been in shopping. I can say that I was shocked to read of
> >>> her claim of balance issues because the few times I have seen her
> >>> shopping, the dog seemed reluctant to follow her and she appeared
> >>> to be pulling the dog around. She also did not seem very friendly
> >>> towards the dog (or the employees). I remember thinking that it
> >>> was quite odd behavior for a service dog to be acting that way.
> >>> And to me, it seems fishy that she can bend, kneel and pose for
> >>> pictures when she has such balance and pain issues. If that dog
> >>> did indeed poop on the floor more than once, than I think Big Y
> >>> took the proper action. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> unreal wrote on Aug 6, 2010 7:47 PM:
> >>>
> >>> " I cannot believe any attorney would even accept such a
> >>> ridiculous case. I shop at the Big Y in North Haven each and
> >>> every weekend doing a full grocery purchase, along with running
> >>> in to the store several more times during the week if I need a
> >>> gallon of milk, loaf of bread, DOG FOOD. The reason I shop at Big
> >>> Y, even though they are a bit pricey is that the store is
> >>> IMMACULATELY CLEAN!! Shopping in a clean grocery store is very
> >>> important to me, and I cannot believe that her handicap requires
> >>> her to bring a golden retriever in to the store. I also own a
> >>> golden retriever, and when he relieves himself, the smell alone
> >>> can be nausiating. I feel sorry for her dog, as obviously it is
> >>> not the dogs fault. Every dog owner can tell when a dog needs to
> >>> relieve himself. I would never, ever dream of taking my dog into
> >>> a grocery store. Good Luck to Big Y, and Kudos for maintaining
> >>> such a clean store. I hope you continue to maintain the store as
> >>> well as you have since its opening. The store shines, along with
> >>> the store employees who are always neatly dressed. I don't even
> >>> go into the Stop & Shop in North Haven. The store is a mess, and
> >>> the employees appear to be an even sloppier mess. Keep on SHINING
> >>> BIG Y!!! And Kim, go to Stop & Shop!!! "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> I Love Cops wrote on Aug 6, 2010 8:39 PM:
> >>>
> >>> " "If the Wallingford PD did their jobs and ticketed this woman
> >>> for the violation PRIOR to her going into the store, this whole
> >>> situation would never had happened. "
> >>>
> >>> Retard...this happened in North Haven!! Maybe they are worthless
> >>> then?? And what violation should have Wallingford have arrested
> >>> her for.
> >>>
> >>> If it's shown that she is LYING, I hope she is ARRESTED or Big Y
> >>> counter sues!! "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> POOP wrote on Aug 6, 2010 10:39 PM:
> >>>
> >>> " service dogs are supposed to be trained to NEVER poop
> >>> indoors..heck any house dog knows that. maybe the dog was sick or
> >>> got excited that day, but she must see why people dont want dog
> >>> poop all over a supermarket. big Y stated this has happened on
> >>> several occasions with her and her dog..i feel for anyone with a
> >>> disability but that alone shouldnt trump other peoples feelings
> >>> on it "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> Inside Info wrote on Aug 7, 2010 6:05 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " The dog crapped 5 TIMES in different places all around the
> >>> store. This was not one, two or even three dumps.....5 DUMPS! The
> >>> dog was sick and should have been removed from the store after
> >>> the 2nd drop. This lady should have had the common decency to
> >>> just leave and come back later. INSTEAD, she insisted on staying
> >>> and finishing her shopping. That folks, is why she is banned. Big
> >>> Y will win the case, there is plenty of video. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> The Creepy Mouse wrote on Aug 7, 2010 8:13 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " The dog, is not the problem,it's the nut holding the leash!!!!!
> >>> This woman is a grand stander, wo is me,I'm a disabled Vet,she is
> >>> a disgrace,and probably taking away benefits, from folks who
> >>> really need help. She does need the dog,as I am sure, she has no
> >>> other friends.If you listen to her comments, the word "basicly"
> >>> was used at least ten times(I thought I was watching, the Jerry
> >>> Springer Show). You go Big Y, no poop for you or me!!!! "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> North haven is full of inbred who cant afford northford wrote on
> >>> Aug 7, 2010 9:05 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " I bet she crapped on the floor and just blamed the dog "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> dogr wrote on Aug 7, 2010 6:39 PM:
> >>>
> >>> " Dear Ms. Mucha,
> >>>
> >>> In this video, you said that your dog defecated ("she peed").
> >>> Your dog did NOT defecate; she URINATED! And, obviously, she
> >>> wasn't completely empty at the time your brought her into the
> >>> store or she wouldn't have pooped (i.e., defecated) inside like
> >>> she did. Next time, you need to give her more time to do her
> >>> complete business. Try walking the dog around constantly instead
> >>> of standing in one place. That helps them get the urge to go. And
> >>> the weather makes no never mind. It's part of being a responsible
> >>> pet owner. Get a rain jacket for the dog and an umbrella or
> >>> plastic poncho for yourself. Take some responsibility. This was
> >>> totally your fault! "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> whats the scoop poop wrote on Aug 7, 2010 9:19 PM:
> >>>
> >>> " "basically", mucha shouldn't have poocha, plain and simple.
> >>> "basically", she has problems, that's obvious, but not
> >>> necessarily physical.
> >>> "basically", appears she might very well be a lazy slob and poor
> >>> doggie doesn't get walked. heck, she doesn't seem to even wash
> >>> her own clothes or brush her teeth. looks like she thinks her
> >>> ship has come in. "basically", I hope that's not the case.
> >>> what atty would allow this "not so bright" person to be
> >>> interviewed without him?
> >>> perhaps she should retain des fontaine's atty!
> >>> "basically", I think Big Y is A-OK. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> off balance wrote on Aug 7, 2010 9:22 PM:
> >>>
> >>> " does doggie balance her checkbook? "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
> >>> M. Anderson wrote on Aug 8, 2010 1:57 AM:
> >>>
> >>> " I don't shop at Big Y because of their extreme over-pricing,
> >>> but certainly this dog should not be allowed in. "
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Report Abuse
> >>>
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