I, Anonymous Oct 14, 2010 at 4:00 am

Dog Gone It

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"It's a service animal."
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Then make it get me a beer.
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"Service animals" are clearly marked as such with bright red vests.
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Service animals have gotten a little out of hand. Everyone seems to have one and i think it has become an excessive abuse of a useful program. I totally understand service animals for the blind or any other utilitarian need, but please leave your "service" chihuahua at home. I have been to many public places in Portland where the owners of "service" animals simply let their dogs pretty much do whatever they want, forcing the general public has to deal with the potential health hazard, as well as the concern of physical harm (allergies, being bitten, etc.). It is a shame that common sense seems so difficult for some.
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I'm allergic to dogs too - and I totally understand where I, anon is coming from. I don't mind if people bring their dogs to open-air outdoor events where I don't have to be near them... i.e. camping, and bbq's. And I generally avoid the dog-friendly bars for obvious reasons.

I just ask that dog owners do not assume that people want to pet or be near their dog. Don't assume that I will enjoy it when your dog starts jumping on me and sniffing me... please just get it the fuck away from me before I break out into hives. And I also ask that you not assume it's cool to bring your dog with when I invite you (not you and your dog) over to my house. it was your choice to get a dog... not mine, and I don't want it in my space. Don't make me feel shitty for something I cannot control. Being allergic to animals already sucks enough without having to explain over and over again why I am not pumped to see your dog.
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Can people also leave their children at home?
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Can people who are ugly and stupid as a dog also stay at home? Yes, I'm looking at you, Jeslie.
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That's great Anonymous, and as a dog owner, I try to be contentious, er, conscientious to those that are allergic, scared, and just plain don't like dogs. You've inspired me to add this: I'm allergic to kids. Leave THEM at home. I know I'm supposed to smile and think it's cute as your rugrat (who is obviously running the show) runs amok while I try to enjoy an adult meal at an adult restaurant. Go to Chuck E Cheese if you want to take the kids to dinner, and leave me and my less intrusive pooch to ourselves.
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I'm allergic to most perfume, cologne, and laundry detergent/fabric softeners. Well, the chemically scented non natural scents. I don't bitch about it because I understand some people enjoy dousing themselves in chemicals out of fear that the world might smell their butthole. It's part of the whole tolerance thing. I don't like that people choose to douse themselves in chemicals. But I tolerate it.
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Good point about the perfume- tolerance thing. However the only difference is that perfume isn't gonna jump on you and start spraying itself all over you. Dogs sometimes jump on you and get their dander on you and lick you, which for me will surely cause a variety of symptoms that ruin my evening unless I immediately have a zyrtec handy and access to soap and water to scrub my hands and face before my eyes start puffing up. It's not about tolerance at that point.

I am perfectly happy to tolerate dogs in outdoor public places as long as the owners can do their best to keep them from jumping on me or licking me. That is all I ask.
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It's just a dog, people. Finish your food & stop whining.
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Jeslie is right, if my dog isn't allowed, your little booger eaters shouldn't be either.
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As a dog owner, I actually agree. That bar should be more proactive... they could get their food and liquor liscences revoked for allowing pets inside.

This town has an abundance of food carts, and enough specifically dog friendly bars (if you are in a place with a "dog menu" then expect dogs) for dogs to get all the lovin they need. Otherwise, leave the dog somewhere better: at worst, outside out of the way.

On the other hand, if you see a dog, it is not your god given duty to pet it, or stand next to it until the owner arrives. Trust me, my dog would rather you didn't.
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Sorry "lady", but I have had asthma caused by certain perfumes. If you think a rash isn't fun, breath through a straw for an evening- that's not in defense of dog owners, but perfume can be just as bad... it made opening the mail box on days that someone had sent smelly ads fun too.
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the dog is bored shitless. you should have left him at home to listen to NPR or watch animal planet. yet again, it's all about you.
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I'm never taking my dog to a bar or patio/cafe deal ever again. Not because of this I Anonymous, but because every drunk doofus in the place wants to hover over the dog, pet him, talk to him, talk to me about the dog. My dog came from rescue and is a little bit jumpy anyway. Sloppy drunk strangers (no matter how well-intentioned) lunging towards him don't always get a warm reception. Then everybody looks at me like I'm a bad dog-owner and/or total asshole because the dog growled when he felt threatened.
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In Baltimore, there's a brewpub that is entirely dog-themed and accommodates this so that other bars don't have to. They have dog-themed beers (golden lab ale, etc.), water bowls under tables and everything else.

Dog-owners bring the pups, the pups socialize, the owners eat and drink, and everyone has a good time because they all intentionally went to a dog bar.

Portland seeming to be such a dog-owning town, we should probably open one of these.
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I think people should be able to do whatever they want, it is called libertarianism people and the tea party is bringing it so get ready for more people like me.

Who am I, I'm a guy who loves the smell of mace, I think that pepper spray is like a wonderful perfume and I go to restaurants and spray it around to make things smell nicer. Think this isn't ok, well then you can suck this @suck this because one persons mace is another persons disgusting child/dog/perfume bottle...
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@ the losers comparing kids with dogs... Grow up.

The most important thing you can do on this planet isn't taking your dog for a walk, its raising a child to be a good person.

Your dog is a dog. A child is a human being. No comparison. Leave the dog at home or just stop dragging other creatures into your self-centered world and give it to someone who doesn't need the constant attention
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If you have to bring your dog with you to a bar, grocery store, antique mall, etc - please bathe the fucking thing once in a while. It's bad enough having to trip over your dog as it wonders around trying to find something to do while you get wasted and flirt above your station, it's even worse when it smells like it rolled in shit right before you both got there.
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@ snickerdoodle

Children are actually quite disgusting, that's the only reason why i wouldn't compare dogs with kids. I don't care for dogs too much, but i'd much rather have a dog than a kids. Plus, it's better for the planet.
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You're a fucking close minded moron who should move out of Portland. Dogs are everywhere though not as much as children. I have had many meals ruined in nice restaurants due to other people's ill behaved children. We have to pretend like we love your children and there are those of us who have chosen not to reproduce because there aren't enough resources on this planet as it is. The best thing I did was not listen to the constant message that society has told me that I need to reproduce to be whole and complete and fulfilled. I also did not want the responsibility, the cost, and the life long commitment of a child. I have animals instead that sometimes I take for a walk and go to the store to kill two birds with one stone. I bathe my animals, have poop bags with me and keep them leashed. I don't expect other people to pet them if they don't want to. I also have to share outdoor cafes and bars with smokers and I'm allergic to cigarettes. We all have to deal with something. Those of you who don't want dogs at so many places with dog menus and that are dog friendly should just get the fuck out of Portland.
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You're a fucking close minded moron who should move out of Portland. Dogs are everywhere though not as much as children. I have had many meals ruined in nice restaurants due to other people's ill behaved children. We have to pretend like we love your children and there are those of us who have chosen not to reproduce because there aren't enough resources on this planet as it is. The best thing I did was not listen to the constant message that society has told me that I need to reproduce to be whole and complete and fulfilled. I also did not want the responsibility, the cost, and the life long commitment of a child. I have animals instead that sometimes I take for a walk and go to the store to kill two birds with one stone. I bathe my animals, have poop bags with me and keep them leashed. I don't expect other people to pet them if they don't want to. I also now have to share outdoor cafes and bars with smokers and I'm allergic to cigarettes. We all have to deal with something. Those of you who don't want dogs at so many places with dog menus and that are dog friendly should just get the fuck out of Portland.
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every time i see a kid , i wanna punch their mom and dad in the face .
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@ Penelope...Ah, the weary battle cry of the fat, ugly, personality troll. Its hard enough to find a mate with two legs that will endure the mess that is you, let alone impregnate you. You obviously have inferior genetic material (exampled by your grim outlook on life, people, and the planet) and will automatically exlcude yourself from contributing to the next generation. The rest of the population thanks you.

@damosa, I wouldn't worry about coming in contact with kids or dogs too much if I were you. I'm sure when people see a down syndrome michael jackson impersonator coming their way, they cross the street in a hurry. Is your hair always that greasy or did you just get out of a tub of vaseline?

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Anonymous: Why don't you start leaving yourself at home?

Snickerdoodle: I don't think calling Penelope's genetic material into question was really called for. Eat a bag...
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Service Animals are just like Medical Marijuana cards all you need is a enabling doctor, or just the stones to act like it is a service animal. You do not pet or distract a service animal since it is working.

FAQ service animals: http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/odhhs/tadoc/ada5…
Oregon law: http://www.leg.state.or.us/07orlaws/sess00…
Dept of Agg: http://www.oregon.gov/ODA/FSD/docs/pdf/pub…
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@Snickerdoodle: You're exactly the reason I love animals over people. We will never know about my" inferior genetic material". I have the intelligence to properly take birth control and walk the talk that I believe. We simply do not have the resources on this planet for more people. I suspect your comment is due to the fact you can't keep your ill behaved offspring under control. Thanks for letting others voice their own opinion. After reading some of your comments to others on the Mercury it is apparent your superior genetic material places you in a position above all where only you and your two-legged offspring deserve the right to be recognized. It is because of people like you that I am so thankful I chose not to bring a child into this world.
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Ha ha Penelope, you are one of those people who are going to change your mind in 15 years and then whine and cry and demand your health insurance company to cover your infertility treatments. All of your pets will die, you will be alone, and no one will call you on holidays. Your dog will never tell you, "I love you mama." It will just lose control of its bowels all over your new carpet, and eat your garbage. The funniest thing is that all of the intelligent, educated women who refuse to breed due to wanting to "save the world" are dooming it to the offspring of those who breed indiscriminately. Catch 22.

People who can't handle perfume, dogs, "chemical odors", etc. should just give up and be shut-ins. It's called reality people, smells happen.

People who feel the need to bring their dogs with them everywhere should learn how to relate to humans a little better, or develop enough self-confidence not to need your emotional support network of one with you wherever you go.

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I was wondering-could folks please name specific restaurants to avoid if I want to avoid dogs and badly behaved children? I know to stay away from the Laurelwood. Where else?

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