A fur parent drew criticism after allowing her pet dog to sit on top of a table at a food establishment inside a shopping mall.
On Sunday, August 3, a Reddit user posted photos of a black dog allegedly seen at a mall in Pasig City.
The owner was seen using her mobile phone while the dog, which was not wearing a diaper, sat on top of the table.
“Irresponsible furparenting,” the Redditor said on the “r/pinoy” community.
“Ate naman, ang daming kumakain diyan sa mesa, ta’s papaupuin mo aso mo. If ikaw [‘yung] next diner, ang malas mo,” the Reddit user said.
“Wala pang diaper [‘yung] doggie niya. Jusko naman. Sana [‘yung] kadugyutan iwanan sa bahay,” the uploader added.
The post enraged Redditors, who lamented the “furparenting.”
“Off leash, no diaper, on top of the table where people eat. All of the above should not be allowed. What an irresponsible, inconsiderate, entitled pet owner,” an online user wrote.
“Nowadays, we make sure to eat only at restaurants that observe better health protocols. We will never go to restaurants [that] can’t manage their ill-mannered customers,” the online user added.
“Hays, as much as I love pets, nakakabastos ‘to,” another said.
SM Supermalls have a pet policy in which owners should not allow their animal companions “to be placed on top of tables and chairs” in dining areas.
Last month, a video of a pet dog sitting on a high chair in a fast food chain meant for babies and toddlers went viral. The animal was also alleged to have drank water from a drinking glass.
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The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) has reminded pet owners to “uphold a shared sense of responsibility in public spaces” amid the discussion and to safeguard such spaces “by respecting boundaries and protecting the health and well-being of both people and animals.”
“Using these areas for pets, even with good intentions, can pose health risks to babies and potentially undermine public trust in the pet-friendly environments that the animal-loving community has worked so hard to build over the years,” PAWS said.
