PetSmart isn’t too “smart” in this day and age . . . allowing animals on their premises, leashed or otherwise. A dog could bite someone. And, obviously, owners don’t always clean up after their pets. If PetSmart really thinks that having a sign in the window saying “leashed pets welcome” protects them from lawsuits, they haven’t been paying attention.
This could happen anywhere though. I see no reason why the venue in which this occurs should bear any responsibility for the actions of an animal owned by a third party.
And, obviously, owners don’t always clean up after their pets.
True, but this does not absolve people of the responsibility of looking where they are going, either.
This inane lawsuit is reason number 7883741904812097412073 for tort reform.
They probably know it increases their liability. They figure they sell more pet stuff if they let people bring pets in. They also know over time that they can take a liability hit better than a smaller competitor.