Publix Implements No-Pet Policy, Sparks Controversy

Publix has placed signs at the entrance of their stores reminding customers that pets, including emotional support animals, are not allowed inside. Service animals are permitted but must be under control and kept away from carts or baskets for sanitation reasons. The signs were enacted to reinforce an existing policy. Customer reactions have been mixed, with some expressing frustration while others support the measure to prevent allergens or germs from dogs from contaminating food.