Woolworths shoppers divided over 'disgusting' dog act in store
Aussies are divided over the in-store act after two dogs were captured when roaming inside the store.
An unusual sight at a Woolworths store on Wednesday has divided Aussies after two dogs reportedly dashed inside the store without their owner, stunning shoppers and staff who witnessed the animals roaming freely.
A photo shared online shows the two chuffed Staffies each sitting in a trolley after staff seemingly contained them, with reports from customers the rogue pets were "tearing past" them through the aisles.
But the image, which was shared in a local community group on Wednesday, has divided the NSW community where the incident took place in Ballina, on the North Coast. While many were thrilled by the "hilarious" sight, with one calling it "incredible" others were more concerned about the hygiene, with trolleys being used to store food.
"Hope those two trolleys got a good cleaning before being used again," one said. "Fancy shopping and using these trolleys after these dogs have been in them," another hit out, calling it "disgusting".
However, many argued that "humans are more dirty than dogs" and didn't see the issue, instead applauding staff helping the lost pets.
"I would much rather use a trolley after a dog has been in it than use a trolley after a putrid human," another said.
Shoppers detail 'hilarious' incident at Woolworths store
Other shoppers reported being in-store at the time. "Haha I saw them making a mad dash through the fair," one amused shopper said.
Another shared, "We were doing a shop in Woolies this morning when the Staffies went tearing past us with 2 staff members in hot pursuit. They went up and down a few aisles before they were nabbed".
According to the poster, the owner was nowhere to be seen and a ranger had been called to collect them.
Pets not allowed in Woolworths stores
It's understood shoppers are prohibited from shopping with pets in Woolworths stores. The only exception is assistance animals with adequate certification.
"As per Australian law, customers who have a guide dog or registered companion pets are welcome in our stores. However, we do not allow for everyday pets or animals to enter our stores,” a spokesperson previously told Yahoo News Australia.
Coles has the same policy a spokesperson confirmed last year after a customer was spotted with their pet at a checkout.
It comes as Aussies debate over whether or not dogs should be allowed to shop at Bunnings with their owners.
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