My guess is that a lot of things in Texas are like Texas. That’s certainly the best way to describe Buc-ee’s, the Texas-based convenience store chain that holds the records for the world’s largest convenience store and longest-running car wash. But is Buc-ee’s dog friendly?
Can you bring your dog to Buc-ee’s?
Because Buc-ee stores are stocked with food, both packaged and prepared, you cannot bring your dog into Buc-ee’s. As a combined grocer and fast food restaurant, health regulations prohibit non-service dogs like you’ll find at Walmart or based in Texas HEB . Grocery Store.
You’ll need to take turns with your travel partner into Buc-ee’s while the other stays outside with your dog (that’s what we do).
You’ll find a pet section in Buc-ee’s with Buc-ee collars, leashes, toys and more.
Don’t miss the dog shelters at Buc-ee’s!
Buc-ee’s are legendary for their huge and clean restrooms (and they were voted the cleanest restrooms in the world at one point – and I can attest to it at every Buc-ee we go to). I visited).
In addition to the human indoor restrooms, Buc-ee’s has giant dog-relief zones around the outside of the stores. These grassy areas are well maintained, mowed and include manure bag dispensing and handling devices.
And our dogs LOVE them. They knew the moment we drove into Buc-ee’s parking lot and were excited. We unload the dogs and I walk them while John gets in the car.
The dog relief areas are large enough that even if the store is packed, you’ll find plenty of room to walk your dog without interacting with other dogs.
Also, Buc-ee’s doesn’t allow 18-wheeler drivers into their parking lot, so dog walking areas are a bit quieter than what you might find at gas stations and stations. another travel stop.
Do you know?
Buc-ee’s is named after the founder of Arch “Beaver” Aplin and his Labrador Retriever, Buck. You’ll find the beaver mascot placed on a statue in front of each Buc-ee spot (and on t-shirts, mugs, bandanas, and more).
Share your Buc-ee photos on social networks
Be sure to share photos of your dog enjoying the pet relief areas or sporting some Buc-ee equipment. Use hashtags #Bucees #BeaverNuggets.
Can I bring a service dog at Buc-ee’s?
Yes, trained service dogs necessary to assist you are allowed at any HEB location under Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
“Service animals are defined as dogs that are specifically trained to do work or perform duties for people with disabilities. Examples of such work or duties include instructing the blind, warning the deaf, towing a wheelchair, warning and protecting a person having a seizure, reminding a mentally ill person take medication as prescribed, calm a person with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) during an anxiety attack, or perform other tasks. Service animals are working animals, not pets. The job or task a dog has been trained to provide must be directly related to the person’s disability. Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA. “
However, service dogs must perform service for shoppers. (So, for example, if the husband has a service dog, the wife cannot bring the service dog into Buc-ee’s home on her own. The dog must be with the person for whom he is the service dog.)
In Texas, the HEB’s home state, the law states: “Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 437, Section 437.023 requires food establishments to allow persons with disabilities to bring their service animals into all facilities. areas of premises where customers are generally allowed. “
However, under Texas law, the store has the right to ask the person with a service dog two questions:
“If a person’s disability status is unclear, for the purposes of admission to a public facility with service animals, facility employees or managers may inquire about:
(1) whether a service animal is required because of the person’s disability
(2) the type of work or task for which the service animal is trained to perform. “
Service dogs are not required to wear a vest or any special tag that identifies the dog as a service dog.
Please note that emotional support dogs do not have legal service dog rights.
If your dog is not a trained service dog, do not try to misrepresent your dog as a service dog. Depending on where you live, misrepresent your dog as a service dog may be fined up to $1000.
Be sure to check out our list of Over 100 dog-friendly shops for places you might be able to shop with your dog in your home city.
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