LEXINGTON HERALD-LEADER | KENTUCKY.COM BUSINESS MONDAY MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2013 B7 Grandfather hurt that his touching is unwelcome dog into the grocery store. While I’ll DEAR admit the little thing looked cute sitting ABBY in the shopping cart, someone else’s SYNDICATED food will be in that cart next, and who COLUMNIST knows where that dog’s feet have been? Why does management allow this? Dear Abby: My two adult — Askance in Poway, Calif. granddaughters have rejected me, Dear Askance: You should speak to their doting grandfather. Their father the store manager and ask why it was gave me this explanation: “They are permitted, because I was under the im- uncomfortable with the way you rub pression that health laws do not permit their shoulders and necks.” canines inside establishments that sell These girls and both parents have food — unless they are service dogs. misinterpreted my innocent expressions Dear Abby: I am responding to your of affection, which haven’t changed since answer to “Lost, Alone and Worried the girls were little. The only change is in Urbana, Ill.,” the young girl who in their perception of my actions. is being made to teach her younger, I am devastated. I asked twice to learning-disabled brother how to read. meet with these family members to You were right in advising her to talk discuss their concerns. It has been to her school counselor. However, you three months; no meeting time has should have emphasized strongly to been offered. There has been no her that it is a must. contact, and neither girl has called me The school counselor is part of PICKLES for any reason this year. a guidance team that evaluates stu- How can this rupture be repaired? dents with learning differences and — Grieving Granddad strategizes ways to support the student Dear Grieving Granddad: Clearly, there and family. This may help the sister is a need for some professional media- understand that she will not be blamed tion here, provided your granddaughters for anything. You were right to suppose and their parents are willing. If your that the parents may be frustrated and touches have been regarded as inap- looking for help. It may be exactly what propriate, you should have been warned this family needs to get back on track. about it years ago. The rupture won’t — Louise B., Elementary School Counselor heal until it can be discussed openly. Dear Louise B.: I hope the girl who Dear Abby: Lately I have noticed wrote sees your letter. that people are bringing their dogs shopping with them. I’m not talking BETWEEN FRIENDS Write Dear Abby at Dearabby.com or P.O. Box about service dogs, but pets. 69440, Los Angeles, Calif. 90069. The other day, a woman brought her UNIVERSAL PRESS SYNDICATE

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