Free word games no download no registration. Thinkstock photo Q. What is the law concerning non-service animals in grocery and retail stores that sell food? I have noticed a lot of small dogs in shopping carts in area stores such as Walmart, Harris Teeter and Big Lots.

• Does Walmart Allow Dogs In Their Stores
• Stores Where Dogs Are Allowed

Americans With Disabilities cites that emotional support dogs or animals do not have the training to do specific tasks in assisting a person with disability or impairment, unlike service animals. Hence, the pets may not be allowed to accompany their owner in public places ie. Restaurants, stores, hotels. Big retailers like Home Depot, Lowes, Macy’s, and even Barnes & Noble allow pets (seriously, no joke, they all do.) So why not Walmart? After all, summer is right around the corner and if people were allowed to bring their pets to Walmart, fewer people would be inclined to leave their pets in the car.

Does Walmart Allow Dogs In Their Stores

Stores Where Dogs Are Allowed

These are not service animals but expensive pets that people take shopping with them. One manager said he would rather allow the pet than turn away a customer yet other customers in line were clearly upset. I understand not leaving an animal in a hot car, but taking it shopping where food is prepared or sold is questionable. What is the law? There is no law in New Hanover County against non-service dogs or other animals coming into businesses with their owners, County Attorney Wanda Copley said. “The establishment can determine whether to allow the dogs in,” Copley said.