Anybody seen a dog being smuggled into the resort in a baby carriage? We did!!

[spiceycat]

if there is a pet in the room next to yours and you complaint to Disney. Something is done.

they are asked to take the pet immediately to the kennel. if they refused they are asked to leave.

fined for the cost of the room to clean - it runs in the $100's if you do it properly. Which is why Disney can't do every room this well. they have problem getting housekeeping help in the first place.

but if you don't call - nothing will happen to them.

I never once brought Spicey in my WDW or DVC resort room. Believe me I am so, so tempted. He stayed in the kennel or offsite. Even when he was dieing.

It goes along with obeying rules. You can't choose which ones you obey and which once you don't.

this is why this is society is in so much trouble.

okay you bring your pet to Disney - lie about it. Your son sees this and thinks why I can lie too. and so it goes.

 

[RSoxFan]

I haven't read all the replies here, but does anyone else find it awfully mean, bordering on abusive, that these people dragged their dog around the park all day, smuggled under a hot, heavy blanket? I'm sure that dog would have been much happier at home or at a kennel.

 

[pooh6890]

I haven't read all the replies here, but does anyone else find it awfully mean, bordering on abusive, that these people dragged their dog around the park all day, smuggled under a hot, heavy blanket? I'm sure that dog would have been much happier at home or at a kennel.

That is exactly what I have been thinking. I love my two babies, but when we go to DW we leave them safe at home with a family member or friend. The thought of that poor dog under a blanket in the hot sun is unbearable.

 

[Dawnflower]

If WDW makes a policy, and then does not enforce it, who am I to try to force them to enforce it. It is not my job to chase down people who run red lights although that person is placing people in more danger by breaking that law, or people who speed to get down to WDW or wherever they go.

It is amazing what people judge each other about, or wanna "go tell" about, if the dog is not hurting you, myob! if the dog IS actually causing YOU a problem then YOU SHOULD go speak with a cast member, but if you are going only to tell on someone, maybe you should examine ALL parts of your life and make sure you are able to live in the proverbial glass house yourself.

 

[Mike©]

First of all, I want to sat that I am sorry that your child has such adverse reactions to animals. I am sure that you do all that you can do to help him/her including packing epi pens and medications just in case they come in contact with an animal or their dander. It must be very stressful .

That being said, what are the chances that your family (or one like it) will get that room with a little extra dog hair and dander? Slim to none. The number of smuggled beagles in combination with the number of kids who are deathly allergic to beagles is ... well ... very, very small. So yes, it's paranoia in my opinion. You are worried about something that will probabilistically not happen.

Disney has rules because they don't want to pick up dog messes. Not because someone might need emergency care because of dog hair. If that were the case, they would also prohibit peanut butter and strong perfume in resort rooms.

Now that's putting things in perspective !

 

[vacationwoman]

For the person who said people are reacting as if this couple committed a felony....if they did bring a pet into the resort and did represent the dog as a service dog in order to be able to receive public access...then yes, it IS a felony, literally.

Sorry but it's not a "felony" under the law just a misdomeaner.

 

[darlak]

I *think* I can understand the point she is making. One beagle that she probably wouldn't ever encounter doesn't interfere with her rights. However, if Disney doesn't really enforce their no-pet policy and turns the other cheek everytime, more and more people will begin to bring their pets with them. (Kind of like how they don't enforce the DSA's so you have people lighting up left and right.) As Kathy stated, contact with other dogs interferes with Skye's ability to accurately perform her duties. If it got to the point that dogs were a frequent issue, I can easily see how that could affect those that depend on service animals.
*If* no one reported the dog and it was one that the guests sneaked in and it was never discovered, I can imagine they wouldn't hesitate to do it again on their next trip. I can easily understand how it could become a spreading trend.
Bottom line is, policies are there for a reason, if they aren't enforced, then they are really pointless.

I think that the difference would be that Disney has every right, by law, to make their entire property non-smoking, if they choose to do so. So the example of people misusing DSA's really isn't the same thing, in my opinion.

Service animals have the right to be on property, by law. Disney could not choose to refuse to admit them on their property even if they wanted to do so. So someone smuggling a non-service animal on property doesn't diminish the of the rights of an owner of a service animal at all.

 

[BamaFan121s]

I think that the difference would be that Disney has every right, by law, to make their entire property non-smoking, if they choose to do so. So the example of people misusing DSA's really isn't the same thing, in my opinion.

Service animals have the right to be on property, by law. Disney could not choose to refuse to admit them on their property even if they wanted to do so. So someone smuggling a non-service animal on property doesn't diminish the of the rights of an owner of a service animal at all.

I think you missed my point--either that or I'm missing yours.
The issue was not with the service animals that are legally allowed on property, it is with the pets that Disney DOES have the right to restrict, much like their right to make the resort smoke free.

As far as your comment about the service animals, no argument that they are allowed on property. I didn't say that 'smuggling' in a non-service animal took away anyone's rights--my point: the presence of other dogs CAN and DOES influence the performance of a service animal, which makes the situation potentially problematic for the SA's owner.

If everyone started bringing Fido along b/c they know that nothing will be done about it, then that is going to create a problem for those who need service animals...

Is that totally irrational thought for anyone else?

 

[Mrsjvb]

I get what you are trying to day 'bama. I have a blind friend with a Seeing Eye dog, and on evenings when we'd be out having our weekly coffee night in San Diego( very dog friendly, they are everywhere) it did present a problem for Sammy. She was in her harness, therefore..'working' and yet every dog owner with little fluffy would let said Fluffy come over to sniff/play etc. But Sam wasn't supposed to be bothered by anyone or anything while in her harness.

many a time Sammy's Mom had to speak to the other pet owners, who half the time was like" get over yourself, my dog is just being friendly". Apparently the big bright yellow and blue harness with the words" Please do not play with me I am working" on it failed to register.

 

[BamaFan121s]

many a time Sammy's Mom had to speak to the other pet owners, who half the time was like" get over yourself, my dog is just being friendly". Apparently the big bright yellow and blue harness with the words" Please do not play with me I am working" on it failed to register.

Geez...I don't get some people. I can only imagine that's not something particularly fun for your friend to have to explain.

 

[praline3001]

I get what you are trying to day 'bama. I have a blind friend with a Seeing Eye dog, and on evenings when we'd be out having our weekly coffee night in San Diego( very dog friendly, they are everywhere) it did present a problem for Sammy. She was in her harness, therefore..'working' and yet every dog owner with little fluffy would let said Fluffy come over to sniff/play etc. But Sam wasn't supposed to be bothered by anyone or anything while in her harness.

many a time Sammy's Mom had to speak to the other pet owners, who half the time was like" get over yourself, my dog is just being friendly". Apparently the big bright yellow and blue harness with the words" Please do not play with me I am working" on it failed to register.

That is one I learned about a while back as we have a visually impared child with a dog in our cub scout pack. Talk about being SUPER HARD to explain to a pack full of little boys not to touch or bother the dog as he is "working"
But if the dog gets side tracked or his attention goes with the other boys, he leaves "his child" unprotected and this can get the blind person hurt!
It is sooo important not to play with a service dog when the service dog is on duty.

 

[Mrsjvb]

I had Sam and her Mom over for Thanksgiving one year, and she let Sam have some time off. The SECOND that harness came off.."poof" instant golden Lab complete with tail that goes a mile a minute and bouncy friendly puppy.

It's amazing at how disciplined they are!

 

[DVC-Don]

I saw a family smuggling a cat into SSR once.

 

[PrincessDez]

One thing can be said for sure~~~the DIS board has very passionate members. The nice thing is we all come together for one purpose, our love of Disney!
That being said, I am also severely allergic to cats. I get allergy shots two times a week, every week and still need medicine if I am near them. I have twice had to be on an airplane with cats that were in a kennel under the owners seats. My only option was to take the next flight, of course on one flight I did not find out the cat was onboard until I could barely breath as we were taxing for take-off. Luckily I had medication with me. But, talk about a LONG hour flight! Unfortunately, not much I could do about the situation. Ok, I need to get to my point, sorry. Once I arrived home, I spoke to a friend who is a pilot, and he informed me that he would bet that almost every plane has had an animal on it at some time. And we all know they never clean those planes very well! I think the same can be said about hotel rooms unfortunately. It is just a precaution I have to take when ever I travel. It sucks for me, but it is what I have to live with. On the other hand I LOVE our family dog and would LOVE to take her places with us, but do not because I am a responsible pet owner. I have walked into 'pet-free' resorts and had to request a different room due to my allergies. I have even been given a better room once. As I am sure Disney would do for someone.
Lets face it, there are a lot of RUDE people in the world who think the rules do not apply to them. Unfortunately some of them visit WDW. With this being said, I still found the story humorous, Disgusting, but humorous.
Anyhow, I hope you all have a 'magical' day!

 

[darlak]

I think you missed my point--either that or I'm missing yours.
The issue was not with the service animals that are legally allowed on property, it is with the pets that Disney DOES have the right to restrict, much like their right to make the resort smoke free.

As far as your comment about the service animals, no argument that they are allowed on property. I didn't say that 'smuggling' in a non-service animal took away anyone's rights--my point: the presence of other dogs CAN and DOES influence the performance of a service animal, which makes the situation potentially problematic for the SA's owner.

If everyone started bringing Fido along b/c they know that nothing will be done about it, then that is going to create a problem for those who need service animals...

Is that totally irrational thought for anyone else?

Yep, you're right. I actually did miss your point. Having reread your post, I do see where that would be problematic for some service dogs. I think the smoking comparison is what threw me.

 

[BamaFan121s]

Yep, you're right. I actually did miss your point. Having reread your post, I do see where that would be problematic for some service dogs. I think the smoking comparison is what threw me.

Well, I've been known not to explain things clearly, so....

Back to the OP, I would have laughed my butt off if I had seen that. I love my dogs, don't get me wrong, but.....

 

[drew64]

It is a sbad as the smoking issue for those of us with pet allergies. Some of us ar every allergic to pet dander and do not appreiciate checking into a room that was occupied by someone's dog or cat. Anyone with a non-service animal in their room shoudl be charged the same "cleaning fee" as a smoker is who smokes so the room can be restored to a pet free environment.
I also do not agree with allowing dogs or cats in the pasenger section of planes.

I am not speaking of service animals here which do need to be allowed! I am talking about other cats and dogs.

They should not be on t. i had to fly 7 hours transatlantic with someone's Fifi unde rmy seat. Not only did it cause severe allergy and asthma attacks for myself and several other passengers, but Fifi decided to wee wee and poo poo before take off so we all got to enjoy the delightful aroma all the way to Paris. The owner also halfway through the flight proceeded to take the dog out as "poor Fifi was cramped and bored." Personally, I had a suggestion of where she could put Fifi but refranied from saying.

If you can't leave your pet behind, then stay home! The rest of us do not all enjoy them.

 

[TangaroaTiki]

Pets in the resort rooms? Disgusting .Anyone needing to sleep with their animal that badly should just stay home with it. Yuck.

 

[Maria395712]

barleyjack
I agree with you and have written to disney several times just add a pet friendly section to the hotel they would be sold out. i bring my 4 lb chihuahua to fl all the time he has been 7 times this year. stayed at universal and in a townhome. yes I carry him in a bag. i do want a stroller but my husband won't walk with me if he is in a stroller,he loves to walk but his knees go out so we carry him he was on the ocean city boardwalk yesterday and atlantic city boardwalk. as for allergies , well my husband is allergic to peanuts and someone was sitting on a bench eating them and dropping the shells well was i suppose to tell them to stop? the room is supposed to be cleaned what about the people who have dogs in the kennel and they go with the dogs. I would think they bring hair back on their clothes and it gets in the room what about that?
maria

 

[Maria395712]

Drew64
i travel with my dog on the plane all the time .no, I can't leave home without him. I will pay for him to go anywhere he's allowed and that's my choice. I won't stay home. i don't like to fly with screaming kids either but I don't tell the people to leave them home. I was on the plane when a women changed her baby's dirty diaper right on the seat, same thing.smelled the whole plane out.like i said my dog's been to fl 7 times this year and i will continue to take him so let's hope we don't get on the same flight.
maria