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

[Charles Hiser]

This is wonderful news Marion. Thanks for sharing. I've enjoyed my experiences at Publix whenever I've shopped at one, and I look forward to supporting this change in behavior from them when I next travel to the south.

Best,

Charles Hiser

> On Jul 30, 2018, at 12:52 PM, NAGDU President via OAGDU <oagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Dear All,
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> 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!
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> Fraternally yours,
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> Marion Gwizdala, President
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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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