Boca Raton. Delray Beach. Boynton Beach. Welcome To Boca Rudeton For Friday.
BY: STAFF REPORT | BocaNewsNow.com
BOYNTON BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Dogs and their rude owners continue to plague Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and Boynton Beach. Welcome to a Friday edition of Boca Rudeton.
We start in the Walmart on Military Trail and Coconut Lane in Boynton Beach. Why oh why does Blondie need fluffy in the store? We don’t have an answer. But we do know that dogs are not allowed in supermarkets under state and federal law, which makes one wonder if this woman know she’s seemingly committing a crime. Maybe the dog is fully trained service dog. Maybe.
At the Walgreens at Glades and 441, our tipster says he asked why this dog was licking chocolate bars. Not only is chocolate often something that makes dogs quite sick, it’s quite gross. So is bringing a dog into a store where people who are seeking medication for medical ailments. The woman apparently told our tipster that he doens’t know what people are going through and it’s a service dog. Suggests our tipster: if it’s truly a service dog, it seems to need more training.
So many questions being asked about this dog in the dining area of the Costco in Boca Raton. It’s bad enough that dogs are in Costco, but it’s even worse, says our tipster, that this dog is hanging out in the food area. We agree. It seems to be a violation of state and federal law. But who are we to say whether this ball of fluff is actually a fully trained service dog?
And at Poppies Restaurant at 4900 Linton Blvd. in Delray Beach, this couple apparently wanted to eat out with its doggie child. Here’s the thing. It’s not okay. It’s not okay to take your dog out to a restaurant and eat inside. And it sure as hell isn’t okay to have your dog with its paws on a table that will be used by lots of other people. Corned beef sandwich? Yum. Dog with paws on table. Disgusting.
So who is our winner? It’s a tough one today but let’s go with the Poppies couple! Nothing says eating out like eating out with a dog that’s potentially slobbering on a human seat or at a human table. What do we have for our winners? Well… our readers know we don’t really give prizes, but if we did, it would be a menu full of items reminding these senior citizens how to behave in 2024. That means leaving your dog at home.
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These pictures should be sent to the state attorneys office. A law is being broken and not being enforced.
Unfortunately the State Attorney will just laugh it off. They are too busy prosecuting all of the murders going on lately.
Maybe update the laws. Perhaps require the dogs to be off the floor, like in one of those dog strollers. It would not hinder the companion dogs.
Yes, Sherry Wiseman. Someone needs to step up and do something about this!
the restaurants and stores should be fined heavily for allowing this to happen
the health dept should be notified
there is no law pertaining to domestic animals in supermarkets or restaurants. Pet friendly businesses are everywhere. Next you’ll ask why do people bring newborns or toddlers to Supermarkets and Restaurants. They’re walking Petrie dishes.
Wrong.
I blame the managers of these businesses. Not doing their jobs!
I work in a store that ONLY sells food. People bring their dogs in and when we politely tell them that dogs aren’t allowed in ANY establishment that sells food, we are told they are service dogs.UNFORTUNATELY we can not ask for proof that they are licensed, trained service dogs.. most, if not all paid $129.00 on the internet for emotional support “ licenses “. It’s not the managers fault, the law needs to be more specific.
Costco does not allow dogs except for true service animals. I don’t know how the ones pictured here got in.
This is incorrect. There are 2 questions any gatekeeper can ask. Emotional Support Animals are NOT granted public access ever.
1) is that a service dog
2) what tasks does it perform for you?
Service Dogs are never allowed to sit in seats in a restaurant, they should be tucked under the table.
Service dogs should never be sniffing foodstuffs.
If they are a valid team the handler should be able to answer those questions quickly and knowingly. Also, here in FL we do have a “fake service dog” law. When in doubt call the law and ask that they be issued a summons based on this statute.
fire the managers the jobs are a dime a dozen
Clearly a bunch of cat people. Woof!
Yes, I have no issues with dogs if they are clean and so what if there are many colors and breeds that people use as service animals. Stop barking at dogs!
Could you people be bigger sacs of walking garbage and misery? Can’t you just be happy? Can’t you just enjoy life, stop sucking and making everyone else’s lives miserable. We don’t want to be you. We know your lives suck. Now go fuck yourselves. THANK YOU, The Rest of Us
Andrew,
My life doesn’t suck nor am I miserable, but don’t want dogs in places I eat or buy food… it’s gross!
You on the other hand sound unhinged and very angry. Maybe you should go f&@k yourself!
we should be able to kick a dog in a store it should be in and not get in trouble
It’s not the dog that’s guilty. What you’re suggesting is animal cruelty.
No! Never harm an animal. Kick the owner!
Who can I contact to enforce the law? Boca Raton and Delray Beach are all over the parking with meter maids ticketing violators all day. I pay for parking and still get ticketed because there was a 15 minute lapse or I was facing the wrong way in a paid parking spot. I would like to know who I can call to enforce and assess fines to the establishments who are not enforcing the law. Also we should start publishing places that are people friendly. Thanks for your good work!
rock on steve i fully agree
I have posted many many times on local NextDoor app with the organization, contact info and phone number
to report (non service) dogs illegally in food stores and restaurants. It also applies outdoor restaurant seating if they do not have specially pet- licensed outdoor seating area set aside, accessed only from outdoors, not passing through non pet tables. It is a $500 misdemeanor 1st offense and $500 ea following plus up to 60 days jail, 30 days community service. Lying also charged as misdemeanor. Search the app, there are quite a few posts..Grocery stores regulated under FL Dept of Healthi. Restaurants are inspected and regulated under FL Dept of Business and Professional Regulation
That’s expected from Walmart. The elderly couple in Poppies are either casting rejects of parents from Seinfeld, or the top Google Image Search of a “I bring my dog to indoor public places where prohibited.”
Not 1 manager of any store will even atrempt enforcement. Most say they are presently reviewing store policy…yea right!
Get over it. Dogs bring smiles to people and they aren’t hurting anyone.
Follow the law. It’s just that simple.
yes i agree now enforce the law
Get over yourself! You’re on a mission to destroy innocent puppies. You look small and petty
Get help. Please get help.
Perhaps, it’s time to boycott these businesses? Only when they feel it in their pockets will there be a change. Just heard from a manager at Publix last Saturday that it’s “discriminatory” for them to ask for proof that it is indeed a service dog and that unless Florida changes the law, this issue will continue. Perhaps, it’s time to contact DeSantis!
let ron baby know what is going on here
Oh my goodness. That white puppy sitting in the booth is so cute. There is no way I would be able to kick him out.
The solution to the problem is politely tell the humans in the nicest possible way they cant shop here (humans/not dogs). They will almost 100% certainty not leave the dog behind. Sometimes you have to be strategic in your delivery. i am a young person and when i see dogs in the produce section it really pisses me off. Service dogs are supposed to have this displayed on the animal. They put dogs in shopping carts. Animals have ticks and fleas its a total nightmare when you bring them into your house and you have no pets.
No photo — cell phones discouraged, but just now seen at Saturday evening production at FAU “1 Man, 2 Guvners”, a woman with a small toy terrier. Is this a first?
I’ve never seen so many miserable people in my life than you dog haters. Grow up and get a life or better yet take up a hobby. What difference does it make it make if it’s a dog at that table or toddler with drooling with with filthy dirty hands? Snot dripping out of the child’s nose onto the table etc. Please get a something better to do than bash dogs. Do you understand how small, ridiculous, and pathetic, and petty you look?
Follow the law. It’s just that simple.
I love dogs, but they don’t belong in stores or on airplanes. Service dog bullshit. The only issue these morons have is self-entitlement.