to the snooty soccer mom and her spoiled daughter…there is no good reason for u to bring ur drooling, sweater wearing pug into starbucks,dart, other than ur lack of self control, inability to parent and make a wise pet buying decision…you obvisously have no regard for others. have you ever considered that others may have allergies…noone needs to run the risk of seeing ur dog crap or pee as they sip a lattee…grow a set of balls and tell ur spoiled child NO, the dog stays home…nonetheless you probably begged ur husband for the dog…what will u do when that cute little pup grows into a big, overweight, drooling, eye-junk producing beast..
This article appears in Mar 27 – Apr 2, 2008.
If snooty soccer moms, spoiled kids, and dressed-up pooches are your pet peeves, you probably should find a new place to sip your latte! Personnally, it’s dog haters like yourself that top my list of pet peeves!
Oh snap.
Me too, Lori!! Let’s hope this grouchy, whining OP doesn’t ever got to France; where people can bring their dogs into restuarants..expensive boutiques, and get water and biscuits provided by the employees!
That’s awesome! I’m moving to France!
Sorry everyone but I’m with the OP on this one! I too am a dog lover but would never dream of bringing my pooch to a coffee house. There are coffee houses meant for doggy and owner! If you want a late with your four legged pal, go to one of those specialty places where both dog and owner and other patrons will enjoy!! And hey, you can meet other pet owners there and exchange stories…:)
-‘…eye-junk producing beast…’?????? How anyone can agree with someone like this………….????????
I didn’t agree with the OP’s choice of words, just the nature of their bitch…. They have a point, people with allergies, barking dogs, jumping up on tables trying to get at your biscotti while they walk past…all the while you’re trying to enjoy a nice late and read the paper… There are places for dog and owner that are enjoyable for all patrons.
Living in France I can tell you that “crottes du chien” is a big problem…. aka dog shizz all over the freakin’ sidewalk. Just saying… just also sayin’ that people with allergies don’t rule the world. You are allowed to bring dogs into Starbucks.. so deal.
I agree with Ernie too. I love animals too, but they have their place and can be annoying/scary to some people. I think the OP is more pissed off at the snobby mom/spoiled brat combo and sees the sweater wearing dog as just another accessory for the pair (Which I think is sad too). I think only working dogs should be allowed in public restaurants/coffee shops or in shops catering to that crowd.
Agreed, people with allergies don’t rule the world, but who’s buying the coffee? 🙂 Certainly not the dog….
my comment regarding the eye junk producing beast is breed specific… i am an animal/dog fancier. i am referring to ppl with allergies as a simple means to express that bylaws ‘banning’ pets into establishments is a health/safety concern for all. there is a good reason pets are not allowed in restaurants. i also have a high tolerance for snooty people…even screaching babies don’t phase me. it simply is the ignorance/arrogance of the combo…mom-kid-dog. lastly to mike@home, u deal, you are not permitted to bring a dog into starbucks/chapters….
I love dogs. I would rather sit in a cafe full of dogs than people. Don’t hate on dogs who have annoying owners- its not their fault, just like its not their fault that some people may be allergic to them. Sometimes when people really start to annoy me, I try to imagine them all as dogs wearing stupid human constumes- then they don’t seem so irritating!Think about it- when was the last time anyone walked down the street and smiled simply because they saw a random human? Can’t remember? I am not suprised!
“I’m a dog lover/animal lover……but only some breeds, and not those ones that drool, are overweight, produce shit, and bark!” Does anyone else see through this goof? Please, it’s all about the nature of the bitch people!!!!!!!
Shawk you say you’re referring to people with allergies as the reason for your bitch about dogs being allowed in places like Starbucks, yet if you’re so concerned about these people, why not mention the inconsiderate, reeking oafs who think it’s posh to douse themselves in half a bottle of perfume before going out in public? If I stand next to one of those people for 10 seconds, I start an embarsssing sneezing/itchy eyeball fit that lasts a half hour! I dont think allergies should be a reason for banning dogs in public establishments, unless you’re going to ban all things that cause allergies, which is impossible.
lynn>>what streets do u walk. my mom taught me to smile and/or say hello when i walk past someone. You deserve one so here is one to you :>) btw, there are some streets i just won’t walk or ‘scary’ ppl that will not get one for my own safety. i wish u smiles this week, enjoy.
nmh>> i agree, ppl who drown themself in scents…etc, however, for this ‘bitch’ it’s just dogs in restaurants/cafes…and again as others have pointed out, it’s the nature of the bitch…perhaps next week for your pleasure i’ll direct my ‘bitch’ to someone on the bus who is drowning in scents. perhaps we as a ‘society’ can re-educate each other on the ‘ol phrase no scents is good scence
I love dogs too. I love everything about them. But sometimes when I’m around one for too long, my eyes swell shut, i start coughing uncontrollably, my throat gets so itchy I want to scratch it with a fork and my skin gets really, really irritated, and depending on the season, sometimes it doesn’t go away for weeks. Sometimes it’s so bad, allergy medication stops working. It’s horrible. I know it’s not the dogs’ fault, and it’s not my fault. Sometimes there are just facts.
Fair enough Shawk 🙂
NO NMH, It’s not fair enough!!!!!! This asshole thinks it’s okay to call himself an animal/dog fancier but yet he has a hate on for certain breeds???? It’s doggie racism damnit!!!! And furthermore, how anyone can criticize a soccer mom with a sweater wearing pug, while they sip latte and nibble on biscotties or whatever is fucking hilarious! I hate when people treat their animals or children like some member of the royal family…but surely I wouldn’t bitch about it while sipping a $10 drink in starbucks!!!!!
Shawk, “mike@home”?You bitchin’ at me or Nikki with that one?
Haha, thanks Shawk! Its funny to think of what I’ll admit after 1/2 a bottle of wine :-)I walk the streets of Toronto where there are lots of great dogs and people don’t seem to mind if they come into stores or the subway. Certain areas tend to be really dog friendly which is great.I feel really bad for people with allergies- cats kill me- but I agree with NMH, I’d rather have red, itchy, watery eyes from a dog than some cheesy, nasty perfume or a blast of smoke. I was in Starbucks the other night when a crazy man lit up a cigarette and it really put into perspective how nasty it was that people could smoke inside like that at one point. Not that I hate smoke- I am an ex-smoker and actually love it- I just couldn’t believe how horrible it was. Good thing the allegry folks don’t have to put up with that anymore!
Your point is valid and I am sure someone has tried to lobby that with the Health board…but the board is not budging on that subject. I always thought is was funny that they bar an animal that has disinfectant in its saliva but never forces food prep employee’s to submit to a Hep A,B,C test before handling food.
Urine is sterile too. But I don’t want IT or dog spit in my sandwhich. It doesn’t matter how clean dog drool or hair is, I wouldn’t it in or around my food.
That would be pretty amazing to see a dog spit any distance than drooling straight down to the floor…The reason they are not allowed is because of pet hair and dander, which have a much higher likelihood of getting into your food than dog spit. My comment on the abilities of dogs saliva was merely as a positive fact on dog’s, to be used as a contrast against human communicable diseases easily transmitted during food preparation
Yeah, I didn’t really think a dog was gonna hawk a loogie in my hogie or tinkle on my doughnut…I was just pointing out that it doesn’t matter how clean ANY part of a dog is (hair and dander included) it is not appropriate around food. Same goes for shirtless and shoeless people. That’s why all three are on signs on restaurant doors.
They have doughnuts at Starbucks??
I don’t know, I don’t even drink coffee.
Their pastries are gross. The chocolate caramel volcano cake is yummy though. I think that’s what it’s called. It tastes like a two-bite brownie full of ooey gooey wonderful caramel… mmm…
Too true Miles! **shudder** completely gross!I know they have juice there in the same size as Snapple…but it costs $4.50, that was the only time I ever spent any time in a Starbucks (2 years ago now) and after seeing that obnoxious price for their Berry Mix Juice, I never once even thought of going back.
miles@home, sorry i called you mike, typo i suppose…. it is interesting to say the least, semantics/language….for the record, i have never heard of a 10dollar drink at *bucks. overgeneralizations seem to suit everyone’s arguement. doggie racism..blah….and to the point, yes sometimes it is just a matter of fact. lynn>>good points made
unless starbucks or any other cafe says no dogs unless they are working dogs, then people can bring them.
No shit people can bring them. Thanks for pointing out what we already know.
Captain Obvious is back in the hizzouse!
yup matt i actually do leave, work, home, socializing. Unlike ginger i don’t rely on the coast to entertain me. perhaps others do?
Hon, you ARE Ginger. And it’s so weird that you keep referring to her in your posts thinking it will make people think it’s not you, but it IS you. And every body knows it. Even (gasp!) the WEB NAZI! hahahahahahahaha
I’d just like to point out that the reason pets are not allowed in food serving establishments is NOT because of allergy related reasons…it’s a hygiene issue. Oh and I really could not pick up on any “Dog-Hating” as some have mentioned…the only hate is “Soccer-Mom Hate”. If you think the phrase “big, overweight, drooling, eye-junk producing beast..” is considered hate, you have a very incorrect understanding of what hate is…I would say the phrase is more truthful than some would like to admit. Before you jump on me and label me a dog hater too…I own a Golden Retriever and she is our child…at least that is how we feel about her. I think the phrase was meant more as an attack on the soccer-mom’s ability to properly raise the animal, not mention additionally her “spoiled daughter”.You kinda have to feel sorry for pets like that because they will probably (not guaranteed but likely) be over-fed and die because of it in the end, simply because the pet owner can’t practice self-control when feeding and treating the pet. I don’t mean to single out the soccer-mom either…it’s a pretty common issue with North Americans and their pets, I am sure the dog lovers on this comment page can agree that they have all seen a dog that could do without a few dozen treats a day.
True Christopher, I just like to advocate for the dogs… since they obviously can’t speak for themselves 🙂 I don’t necessarily buy into the whole food prep argument- unless the food is being prepared out in the open. Lots of countries allow it and people don’t seem to have any health issues with it- dogs can be dirty. People can be dirtier- if the establishment is well maintained, I can’t imagine there being a risk for a strand of fur floating into a salad. Even still, I’m less concerned about that than I am about the hygiene of the people preparing the food or of the servers handling cash and using their hands to put my bun in a bag. Dogs= minimal risk.