Yes I'm saying i would apply it to all animals. In a park, sure, bring whatever you want. Thats a big open public place. In lowes, no, keep your animal home unless its a service animal. My visit to lowes shouldn't be negatively effected by someone else.
But in all honesty, forget about animals. Please don't bring your annoying kids to lowes. I'd rather turn the corner and see a horse in an aisle than a screaming kid.