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I didn’t think dogs were allowed in Waitrose 😳

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NanKate Sat 24-Feb-24 17:53:03

I was shopping in a large Waitrose today in Henley on Thames. Two men were in the store with a large Alsatian, not a guide dog. One of the Store personnel was talking to them and I assumed there were being told to leave the store, however this didn’t happen.

On looking closer at the chap in the woolly hat I realised it was Russell Brand and another chap who I recognised but can’t name.

No one challenged him, maybe they didn’t dare.

Kalu Mon 26-Feb-24 15:24:17

I would be complaining to the management for allowing RB into the store! Horrible individual.

JaneJudge Mon 26-Feb-24 15:57:11

was it Bradley Walshs son?

I'm clutching at straws now as I'm so annoyed we don;t know who it was sad grin

MissAdventure Mon 26-Feb-24 16:05:08

grin

Callistemon21 Mon 26-Feb-24 16:10:37

JaneJudge

was it Bradley Walshs son?

I'm clutching at straws now as I'm so annoyed we don;t know who it was sad grin

No, surely not!
I can't imagine him fraternising with RB!

Callistemon21 Mon 26-Feb-24 16:15:56

Are you sure someone was with him, NanKate?

"Blond with a funny shaped head" describes RB's dog quite well.

Ikiesgranma Mon 26-Feb-24 16:17:35

We rescued a 9 month old Jack Russell 14 years ago. The first thing he did when we brought him home was wee on my brand new wool carpet. The stain would not come out. I was in M&S a while ago (without my dog as I don’t think dogs should be allowed in shops or restaurants) and there was a dog sitting in a shopping trolley outside the changing rooms. The assistant and I just looked at each other. She said that she’d told the owner that dogs weren’t allowed to which the owner replied she couldn’t leave the dog in the car so she had no choice but to bring it into the store with her!!! She did have a choice…leave the dog at home.

Callistemon21 Mon 26-Feb-24 16:17:36

NanKate
There will be a prize of a shopping session with RB for the first person who names the friend. 😀

You can see we're all trying desperately not to win 😁

Callistemon21 Mon 26-Feb-24 16:20:33

Rob Beckett?

Delia22 Mon 26-Feb-24 17:03:47

Love all the comments about RB!!😷😂 I,m with everyone on the issue of dogs(well behaved or not)in food shops.Apart from assistance dogs obviously. However recently I met a friend for coffee in a large hotel cum coffee lounge. Soon after we arrived a large man sat at a table next to us.With him was a large dog,a large wet dog which periodically kept shaking itself, to dry off I assume. Very unpleasant and very antisocial of the owner!

4allweknow Mon 26-Feb-24 18:54:52

I have recently noticed dogs in supermarkets more. Not service dogs, just people with dogs. I too had thought dogs were not permitted but found its up to the store. Think I prefer to see dogs on leads rather than some of the children who are allowed to run about yelling and screaming!

MissAdventure Mon 26-Feb-24 19:57:39

I don't like either.
I like to concentrate on the matter in hand.
My food.

Lomo123 Mon 26-Feb-24 22:01:38

I have noticed this recently, signs in supermarket and other shops stating they are Dog Friendly.

Callistemon21 Mon 26-Feb-24 22:41:21

Lomo123

I have noticed this recently, signs in supermarket and other shops stating they are Dog Friendly.

How many customers are Dog Friendly?

I'm not, not in a supermarket.

annodomini Mon 26-Feb-24 22:57:36

It's official! I've just asked a relative who is a Waitrose manager and she says dogs are not allowed in Waitrose except for assistance dogs but dogs are allowed in John Lewis.

Vykk Mon 26-Feb-24 22:59:24

That has made me laugh !!

MissAdventure Mon 26-Feb-24 23:15:59

Perhaps Russell's dog is an emotional support dog?

Callistemon21 Mon 26-Feb-24 23:21:54

I think it must be a guard dog to protect him from angry old women.

MissAdventure Mon 26-Feb-24 23:22:46

grin

nanna8 Mon 26-Feb-24 23:29:59

flappergirl

I can't think of anything more unwholesome than Russell Brand. They should've let the dog in on its own. So NanKate I'll be opting out of the competition, I don't want any sort of session with RB thanks!

Love it ! Amen to that.

Callistemon21 Mon 26-Feb-24 23:34:11

nanna8

flappergirl

I can't think of anything more unwholesome than Russell Brand. They should've let the dog in on its own. So NanKate I'll be opting out of the competition, I don't want any sort of session with RB thanks!

Love it ! Amen to that.

If I win, I shall auction off the prize and donate the money to the Dogs' Trust

MissAdventure Mon 26-Feb-24 23:35:13

I don't see what the issue is with Russell Brand, actually.

MissAdventure Tue 27-Feb-24 00:17:59

Callistemon21

Rob Beckett?

Oh yes, if that's who I think it is.

SeaWoozle Tue 27-Feb-24 00:29:44

MissAdventure

I don't see what the issue is with Russell Brand, actually.

Okaaaaaay.....

(Have you seen the news lately?!)

MissAdventure Tue 27-Feb-24 00:32:51

Nope.
I havent seen anything much for ages.

SeaWoozle Tue 27-Feb-24 00:39:22

MissAdventure

Nope.
I havent seen anything much for ages.

*Explicit content warning*

www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67753080.amp