Reality Check and adamis-
While I did say that we "take her with us everywhere it's ok to take a cat" I probably should have made clear that there are many stores that are pet-friendly besides just Petco, Petsmart, etc. Many, though not all, Lowes and Home Depot's are. Tractor Supply, Nordstrom, Pottery Barn, Apple Store, Bass Pro, and many others. Their policies always include stipulations about the pets being leashed and "well behaved"' which Kahlua and Selina are. Though you can't see it in the picture, Selina is wearing a "figure-eight" harness, and is tethered to her carrier bag. I look for and obey store signage. The store's permission is all I can be reasonably expected to seek.
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