Who Let the Dogs In?
When did the rules change to allow dogs to enter restaurants?
Don't get me wrong. It's not that I dislike dogs; some of my best friends are canines. But it seems that lately, the boundaries between man and dog are changing. I'm seeing it more and more.
I was in one of my favorite coffee shops the other day and a woman wanders in, dog in tow. I understand the need for dogs for the handicapped to come and go with their masters. But this was a hairy, energetic, friendly, noisy (albeit cute) little fella who was enamored with all things baked. He was sniffing the bread, examing the counter, investigating the assortment of smells. Yes, he was on a leash. Yes, I'm getting older. Maybe I'm becoming a curmudgeon. But, when did it become OK for dogs to go wherever people go?