Many dogs are companion animals that enjoy spending as much time as possible with their favorite humans. So, you might be wondering how you can spend more time with your dog. One way to achieve this is to take your dog with you when you run shopping errands.
Some stores have pet-friendly policies, including TJ Maxx. This store, along with others under the same umbrella company, welcomes dogs, but there are some exceptions. So, before you take your dog with you to go shopping, make sure you’ve confirmed with the TJ Maxx store location that dogs can go inside with you.
TJ Maxx’s Pet Policy
According to a Facebook post, all TJX Companies, Inc. stores are dog-friendly, so you should be able to bring your dog inside Marshalls, TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, and HomeSense. However, you may encounter some store locations that may not allow animals, other than service dogs.
Service dogs are allowed to enter public spaces with their owners and handlers because they’re protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). So, if you have a service dog and are experiencing resistance from a TJ Maxx location, you can report the store if the store manager is unwilling to let your dog inside.
Keep in mind that emotional support animals (ESAs) aren’t the same as service animals. TJ Maxx has the right to refuse ESAs, especially if the ESA is misbehaving inside the store.
Some stores may not allow pets inside because of local and state laws. These locations have laws set in place that restrict pets from being in public areas. Therefore, TJ Maxx stores that are situated in areas with pet restrictions set by the local government cannot allow pets indoors (except service dogs). The municipality’s laws and policies overrule any of the company’s pet-friendly policies.
What To Do if Your Local TJ Maxx Doesn’t Allow Dogs
It’s best to call the TJ Maxx you want to visit before you take your dog with you. If the location doesn’t allow dogs inside, you can call the local municipality to see if they have any pet policies or if they know of any state laws that restrict pets from entering public spaces.
Sometimes, pets just need to be leashed at all times. So, make sure to receive clarification on if dogs just need to be curbed or if they’re just not allowed in a public space.
If there aren’t any local laws regarding pet restrictions in public areas, you can contact the TJ Maxx location again to verify that your dog can enter its premises. If you’re still having a hard time, TJ Maxx has a customer service line that you can use to report the store. A customer service representative can provide more information on the store’s pet policy or investigate the issue behind restricting dogs from entering.
Conclusion
TJ Maxx is an ideal store to visit with your dog. There are plenty of clothes and household items that you can peruse through, and your dog can enjoy walking through the pet section. Just make sure to call your local TJ Maxx beforehand to confirm that dogs can enter inside.
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