Comments on: dog dumps on coffee house floor, i go apeshit

By: Edwin

Edwin — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:54:02 +0000

Spoken like a true Granite Josh!

By: josh granite

josh granite — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:51:05 +0000

amy, you and i are one-in-the-same!! this article will forever be near and dear to my heart, not just because you’re my big sis’ but because i too strongly dislike those k-9 sons-a-bitches

By: Gladys

Gladys — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 23:18:32 +0000

@Matt: Since when is a business private? Sure most businesses are privately-owned, yet since they serve the PUBLIC, they should adhere to guidelines and regulations.

Do you think this cafe would receive an A rating from the county if they saw dog hair or actual feces in the establishment?

By: Em

Em — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:10:53 +0000

As someone with dog allergies, do I get to maintain a sense of entitlement too? One where I should be allowed to enter a coffee shop, get a cup of coffee and leave without fear of death? True, I can opt to avoid dog friendly establishments, and for the most part I do – or I avoid the dog friendly patios many places have and opt to sit inside in relative comfort. Unfortunately, though, many establishments aren’t so open about their dog friendly nature. I knew that dogs were welcome outside this shop, for example, but would not have expected to see them inside.

By: Doglover

Doglover — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:27:05 +0000

If your business serves food, it must adhere to Health Codes. A business that is not up to code can be shut down. This woman had no business bringing her dog into a coffee house that serves food unless it is a service dog. Period. I know many businesses are being lax on this. But businesses that serve food can be fined for this. This woman’s blatant disregard for this business’ lively hood was very selfish. And you all need to lighten up. This story is gross and very very FUNNY. North Park and Normal Heights have ALWAYS had a rep for colorful people and this story is no exception.

Thanks for the pics of the perp Granite!

By: Caroline

Caroline — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 04:39:00 +0000

What about the human shit that graced the delivery entrance and the emergency exit of the Hillcrest Rite Aid for about 6 weeks? Disgusting. I jog by there almost everyday, and last week I finally had enough and talked to the manager. They have removed it since, but I can’t believe that it was there for such a long time. Whether it’s canine or human, public poop is a bummer.

Congrats on getting your “Beer Wars” article published!

By: Mel

Mel — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 03:10:50 +0000

I love dogs. I am obsessed with mine. However, I’d be pretty pissed if one dropped a steaming pile in the middle of an establishment while I was trying to enjoy a beverage and relax.

I didn’t see any hostility toward the dog in this post, just the crazy owner.

By: Liz

Liz — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 01:42:21 +0000

Amy, kudos to you for writing the “pet-unfriendly” perspective. I completely agree with you – dogs, no matter how well-loved, do not belong in public spaces like restaurants, bars, grocery stores, etc. We can’t tell people to leave their kids at home, and as pets are increasingly seen as replacement children by both their owners and society, we are running into to sticky (or at the very least smelly) situations. Frankly, I should only be expected to put up with the unsanitary and annoying antics of my own species when in non-pet-specific areas.

By: Edwin

Edwin — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 22:33:09 +0000

When will it end? When can I bring my ferret or cat or llama to the local brew pub? I, too, don’t mind dogs, and if I had a yard, would have one. But this is getting a bit ridiculous.

Dog owners are a militant and territorial lot. I would rather go against the NRA then to try to take away a dog friendly park.

I can’t go to the mall without seeing people with dogs. I can’t go to a bar without seeing a pooch. I know of coffeehouses, and restos and other establishments that allow dogs. All well and good, until someone gets maimed, attacked or shit on. This is a bit too much, in my opinion.

I actually had a conversation with a friend last night about this, and essentially had to cut the conversation off lest brawled to the death.

By: poop chute

poop chute — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:41:17 +0000

Dear Saysgranite,

I see a question in your response to “Matt” where you state, “Is it really sanitary for a dog’s ass to rub a restaurant’s bench seat where a toddler, or anyone for that matter, goes to sit next?” I feel this is a valid point and have come up with a scientific method in order to ease your mind.

There is an experiment that can be undertaken in order to verify that since dogs/cats/etc have no gluteal muscles that they do indeed rub their bare “o-rings” everywhere they sit. While this may seem comfortable to them as it must have a nice cooling effect on their anus it is without a doubt disquieting to the animals two legged friends.

My experiment is rather simple. First catch several specimens of different weights to account for different sized “butt cheeks” they may have. Second go to CVS and pick up the following supplies: alcohol (beer or wine), several large white rectangular pieces of construction paper (one per specimen), a sharpie, and lipstick. When you are at home start drinking alcohol, lay paper on the ground, catch specimen, carefully apply lipstick to anus. Observe meanwhile noting any stray lipstick marks on the construction paper.

I believe this experiment will relieve you of any stress as to whether or not animal ass is rubbing everywhere.

Yours always,
Poopchute