Very well said.
I am seeing more and more people in stores with dogs as well. Often times they're just holding the dog while shopping. Just a collar and a leash. No vest.
Is there a standard vest they're supposed to be wearing? I don't want to be a jerk, and I don't know any of these people, but something tells me at least a percentage of these people are abusing the system.
I'm 1000000% for service animals being in stores and wherever their owner brings them, but I can't support Mrs. Thompson "needing" her chihuahua in the grocery store because she's feeling a bit blue lately.
I have anxiety and depression issues, and I don't want this to come off as insensitive, but I seriously question the "need" for these animals in more cases than not.