4 Million spent on dog restrooms. WTF it gets even better read the last line

[jmartinroe]

http://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/nearly-4-million-spent-on-airport-dog-bathrooms

 

[Psilloh1]

I have seen a lot of ugly dogs in that airport......

 

[MacTavish]

Since I have been called a low-down SOB many times will it be OK if I whizzzz on the hydrant ???

 

[RiverBend]

And Atlanta has its priorities. their Police Officers are paid much less than the smaller Alpharetta PD, Both deserving even more, Who you gonna call, Doggie doo,

 

[36fatfriends]

I'd say the $4m is a long-term savings to them vs paying people to clean up crap and piss everyday and pissing off other people walking by and/or slipping in it (it's happened). Yes I know the airport receives subsidies in one way or another, but there's no arguing the amount of revenue and economic good that airport brings to the city. Also, considering that Hartsfield brings in over $350m a year in parking revenue alone (they are going to double the parking capacity of the decks too), this is a drop in the bucket. Many veterans travel through ATL and have support animals, so this could be looked at as a plus for them. More than anything though, this is a marketing cost, and an opportunity for them to brag that we have things other airports don't.

 

[Redleg]

free doggie pads is more better

 

[fattboyzz]

A dog has to doo what a dog has to doo

 

[Fatal_Bert]

You got 200 different laws now saying practically anyone can have a service animal that businesses can't discriminate against. So yeah, they pretty much have to accommodate and all consumers will pay the price.

 

[webicknell]

I am OK with the Service Dogs.... It's the "Emotional Support" dogs and other critters that need to just go away!

 

[Old vette guy]

Love my "service cat" that my wife rescued. He is such a pain that I look good in comparison. Can't count how many times I've heard "know what YOUR cat did today."