Re: RC: Fwd: RC: Dogs at Rides

["Glenda R. Snodgrass" <grs@TheNetEffect.com>]

> How about a show of hands - of course you arne't anonymous but I am certain
> that people in each region know who does and does not do this - how many when
> receiving and entry for a ride that states NO DOGS - goes right ahead and
> brings Fido - and why?
> san

Thus far, I have attended only one ride that specifically stated "no
dogs."  I called the RM and asked whether there were any exceptions made
to that rule, as I am have no interest in attending a ride without my
daily companion ... but I very much wanted to do *that* ride.  I explained
to her that Bailey goes with me everywhere, that I have no one to keep her
if I left her behind, and that I don't feel safe travelling without her.  
I assured her that Bailey is very well-behaved and very quiet, would be
under my control at all times, and would be no trouble to anyone.  She
said that under those conditions, I could bring Bailey.  Which I did.  And
she was no trouble to anyone, and is welcome at future rides.

I have trouble imagining circumstances where I would attend a ride that
forbade me to bring Bailey along; however, I would not bring her without
prior permission.  I simply wouldn't go to the ride.

Glenda & Lakota
Mobile, AL
AERC # M18819 & H27310
SE Region


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