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To enter the supermarket with my cat in the carrier

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Carrotcake93 · 15/09/2023 15:40

We're going to the vet to get his annual vaccinations and I have to go to the supermarket next door to buy two things quickly. I don't know if they will let me get in with the cat in his carrier.

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Nevermind202020 · 15/09/2023 15:41

You say 'we're' going to the vet - could the other part of the 'we' either wait outside or go in instead?

CinnabarRed · 15/09/2023 15:42

No, I think you need to either leave the cat outside in its carrier, or wait. Too many people are too allergic to cats.

Sirzy · 15/09/2023 15:42

Nevermind202020 · 15/09/2023 15:41

You say 'we're' going to the vet - could the other part of the 'we' either wait outside or go in instead?

I’m guessing the “we” is her and and then cat.

but no you can’t take your cat into a supermarket

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Carrotcake93 · 15/09/2023 15:42

Nevermind202020 · 15/09/2023 15:41

You say 'we're' going to the vet - could the other part of the 'we' either wait outside or go in instead?

I meant my cat and I... if I had someone else with me I would do exactly that

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Blowyourowntrumpet · 15/09/2023 15:43

Can't you just do the vet visit first then ask the receptionist if you can leave the carrier and cat in reception for 5mins while you nip to the shop?

Nevermind202020 · 15/09/2023 15:44

Carrotcake93 · 15/09/2023 15:42

I meant my cat and I... if I had someone else with me I would do exactly that

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Right, well I really doubt you can (or should) take a cat into a supermarket. Sorry.

Ohthatsabitshit · 15/09/2023 15:44

No of course you can’t take an animal into a food shop. Ask someone to watch it while you go in

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Carrotcake93 · 15/09/2023 15:44

Blowyourowntrumpet · 15/09/2023 15:43

Can't you just do the vet visit first then ask the receptionist if you can leave the carrier and cat in reception for 5mins while you nip to the shop?

I was thinking about doing that but I don't think they would want to take responsibility.

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AheadOfMyTime · 15/09/2023 15:44

Supermarkets are heaving on Fridays, surely that would stress the cat out.
I agree with above poster, leave him in vets whilst you nip in quickly.

Letitgonowgr · 15/09/2023 15:45

Jesus I wouldn’t even think about it! Just go in!

Lilyjfree · 15/09/2023 15:45

If you have one of the plastic carriers, I would definitely avoid it. The plastic ones are really easy for the cat to break out of, and the supermarket will have loads of sounds and smells that the cat won’t be used to, if spooked you could find your cat escaping.

Duckingella · 15/09/2023 15:45

I saw a cat in one of those backpack cat carriers in a supermarket near me;it was a huge ginger tomcat.

There's a vets a few units down so I assume the owner had had a appointment there.

kardashianklone · 15/09/2023 15:46

For the people saying you can't take an animal into a supermarket...people take dogs, both service and regular, into supermarkets so what would the difference be? The cat would be in a cage, not running free.

BananaBender · 15/09/2023 15:47

Take your cat home then go to the shop. I’m sure a cat doesn’t want to be in a bright noisy supermarket.

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Carrotcake93 · 15/09/2023 15:48

AheadOfMyTime · 15/09/2023 15:44

Supermarkets are heaving on Fridays, surely that would stress the cat out.
I agree with above poster, leave him in vets whilst you nip in quickly.

I am lucky that my cat loves to travel. He really loves when I take him out in his carrier🤣 but I don't dare to leave him to anyone. He's so affectionate with other people that surely when I finish my shopping he will no longer be there 😂

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Nevermind202020 · 15/09/2023 15:48

kardashianklone · 15/09/2023 15:46

For the people saying you can't take an animal into a supermarket...people take dogs, both service and regular, into supermarkets so what would the difference be? The cat would be in a cage, not running free.

Service dogs are an exception to the rule exactly because they are service dogs. Other than that animals are not normally allowed in supermarkets.

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Carrotcake93 · 15/09/2023 15:49

Definitely he would not be scared 😂😂😂

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Dartmoorcheffy · 15/09/2023 15:49

Just take him in. He's in a carrier so i don't see the problem.

Smartiepants79 · 15/09/2023 15:49

Will you be in a car? Just leave him in there in the carrier for 10 minutes. He’ll be fine.

Spaghettihulahoops · 15/09/2023 15:49

No you can’t take him in and I don’t think it would be fair as he is no used to it. Plus the vet visit alone will be enough stress. If you are driving you could leave in the car at this time of year if you will only be nipping in.

Grantanow · 15/09/2023 15:50

Is this even worth discussing?

DoraSpenlow · 15/09/2023 15:50

Is the carrier fully enclosed? ie if the cat gets scared and pees is the pee going to end up all over the shop floor?

User63847439572 · 15/09/2023 15:51

Pop the carrier in a trolley with your cardigan over it or something. No one will even notice probably

Theunamedcat · 15/09/2023 15:52

I took my cat to the toy shop in his carrier and the pet food shop it was too hot to leave him in the car he snoozed through it and no-one batted an eyelid

TheBarbieEffect · 15/09/2023 15:53

Absolutely not. It’s a animal and has no place in a supermarket amongst food.

So entitled.