[NAGDU] Florida Grocer: No Dogs in Grocery Carts!

[d m gina]

Original message:
> Dear All,


Oh this is wonderful news,
I do hope we can get this going in all states.
Keep us posted if there is more information.

> We are very pleased that one major retailer is putting the clamps on the
> counterfeiters! It is my assertion that no legitimate service animal user
> would put their dog in a grocery cart and am pleased that one of Florida's
> most respected grocers is taking a stand on this topic! Please read the
> whole story below!



> Fraternally yours,





> Marion Gwizdala, President

> National Association of Guide Dog Users Inc. (NAGDU)

> National Federation of the Blind

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> Publix: No dogs in grocery carts, including service pets Publix: No dogs in
> grocery carts, including service pets The Associated Press MIAMI . MIAMI
> (AP) If you've been bringing Fido grocery shopping with you, sticking him in
> your shopping cart and passing him off as a "service animal," beware.
> Florida grocery chain Publix is cracking down. The grocery store has posted
> new signs at the store saying only service animals trained to aid those with
> disabilities are allowed in the store. No service animals are allowed to sit
> or ride in shopping carts. A spokesman for Publix told the Orlando Sentinel
> that's always been the policy, but said the store decided to post the signs
> to make customers more aware. Service animals have become a controversial
> issue as several states have tried to crack down on people potentially
> abusing federal disability laws. Growing complaints have also emerged as
> more people have tried to sneak pets onto airlines under the guise of
> service dogs. Information from: Orlando Sentinel,
> http://www.orlandosentinel.com/



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