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The trend of non-service pets accompanying their owners into stores has become a hot topic of discussion. This phenomenon, observed in various locations, has sparked debates about its appropriateness and potential health risks. The issue came to the fore when a resident of Gainesville, who moved there three years ago, shared his observations on social media. He reported seeing two dogs in a stroller at Trader Joe’s, several toy dogs at different Publix locations, and a pug in Ulta. The resident, a dog owner himself, expressed his confusion over this trend, questioning whether it was specific to Gainesville or a broader cultural shift…