Can’t Put This Dog Off Your Scent
(My dog and I volunteer at a rest home, and when we visit, he wears a special scarf. After our visit one day, we walk to a nearby supermarket. I tie him up outside. He’s still wearing his scarf.)
Man: “Oh, what a lovely dog. Can I pat him?”
Me: “Of course you can!”
(I smile and start to walk into the store. The man calls out:)
Man: “Hey! You’re allowed to take your guide dog into the supermarket with you; otherwise, how will you see?”
Me: “Oh… I’m not blind. He’s not a guide dog. He’s a companion dog. We visit at the rest home down the road there.”
Man: “Yes, but you’re still allowed to take guide dogs into the supermarket. You can take him in with you.”
Me: “Um… yes, you can take guide dogs in, but the thing is, he’s not a guide dog, and I’m not blind. I’m pretty sure the supermarket staff would have something to say about it if I took him in.”
Man: “That’s appalling! They can’t do that; it’s illegal. You’re allowed to take your guide dog into the supermarket. You go on in and take him with you! I’ll be right here, and if they give you any trouble they’ll hear about it from me!”
(Not knowing what else to do, I reach down and remove my dog’s scarf. I hold it up and say:)
Me: “This says ‘Canine Friends Pet Therapy.’ It’s a red scarf. Do you think I’d know that if I were blind?”
Man: “Well, they won’t let you take him in now. You should have left his scarf on!”
(Off he strolled, leaving me quite stunned and speechless. I’ve made sure to remove my dog’s scarf as soon as we leave the rest home from then on!)
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