Unidentified Casino — California

This high-roller's got her pooch in one hand, a lit cigarette in the other!
"Wait, Mommy!" fuzzy little Princess seems to be saying, "I think that's a Doggie Cash slot machine over there and I'm feelin' lucky!"

This and another photo shot a moment later when the nice lady takes a good long draaag on that cigarette (wait for the "Bring Your Pets!" book for that one!) were submitted by a longtime reader — thanks — your Official Bring Your Pets! t-shirt is in the mail!
..is what I'd be saying if I gave away such things.

DON'T Bring Your Pets Here!

Boo!  Hiss!  Grrrrrr! Woof woof!

How dare they!  The ridiculous notice (above) in the window of a store reads as follows:

Attention Dog Owners

Unfortunately we are no longer able to permit out four legged friends in the store as it is a violation of the public health code.

The only exception to this rule are Service Dogs.

We regret any inconvenience this may cause.

Thankyou...

Despite not currently owning a dog myself, I still feel compelled to speak for dog owners everywhere when I say that while I appreciate the apologetic tone they take with this note, I am incensed that they bolded "violation of the public health code" as though that allowing people to Bring Their Pets into stores has the potential for somehow being unsanitary.

And don't even get me started that they not only had the temerity to mention so-called "service dogs," but capitalize the term as well, imparting some sort of importance or nobility to these animals.

However, I am encouraged by the ellipsis after "thankyou" [sic].  It sort of implies that maybe the last chapter on the matter hasn't been written yet. Maybe it's their way of saying, "Look, the sign's only going to be up here for a few days and then you can Bring Your Pets again!"

The worst part of all this?  I took this photo a few years ago and I don't remember where the hell I was!

Walmart — Porter Ranch, California

Aw!  Look at this chubby little Cocker Spaniel waiting patiently in the Ten Items or Less checkout at the infamous Pepper Spray Walmart in Porter Ranch, California. Let's hope some of those ten items were doggie treats for this cutie!  

The sign out front reads "Service Animals Welcome"— ooh, la-dee-da with your precious "Service Animals." Everyone knows Service Animals have to be allowed in by law. The sign should read "Bring Your Pets" to let folks know their pets are welcome, too — like this little bundle of joy!

99¢ Only Store — Canoga Park, California

An oldie but a goodie from way back in 2012!

This marvelous free spirit wasn't about to leave ol' Towser at home, no sir!

While "Mommy" busied perusing the oral hygiene products, her cute canine busied himself gnawing on a couple of discarded plastic hangers on the floor. Don't worry, boy, we'll walk around you!

Walmart — Rocky Mount, Virginia

While Los Angeles does seem to be ground zero for fun-lovin' folks bringing their pets into stores & restaurants, the phenomenon is spreading! Here's a trio of dog lovers with their little pup in the Rocky Mount, Virginia Walmart. A feisty, fun-lovin little guy he was, too — yappin' and yippin' up a storm at the checkout. What a delight!

99¢ Only Store — Northridge, California

99¢ Only stores are well-known for their dog-friendly policy. Rarely a week goes by that I don't see someone bringing a pet inside one of their stores, or that a friend doesn't tell me of yet another 99¢ Only store pet sighting.

This little cutie was traveling in comfort — he even had his bed in the shopping cart! Adorbs!