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" There must be something different about Siamese cats. I have 5 cats and I love them all dearly, but my Siamese thinks that he's sooooo special. He follows me all around the house and he always "talks," to me. I agree with "Fantastic Story," this story is great. You go Judy (and Yoda)! "

" However, the cat really needs to be trained to not sit on the windshield. If you have something hanging from your rear view mirror, it is considered "obstructed view" by the police. I think the cute little kitty can cause a bit more off an obstruction than a hanging air freshener, and it could be dangerous to her and her owner. "

" To Il Logic. You are entitled to your opinion. As long as the animal behaves and the owner is in control, MY opinion is she/he can take it wherever they allow it. Enjoy your cat YODA, and take it wherever they allow! "

" I rest my case. "

" to "maybe" You couldn't have missed my point more. When taking my pet out in "public", that usually means to the dog park where I expect others not to be intimidated or fearful of large dogs. I would also expect that those at the dog park are not allergic to dogs. However, I don't take him to the bank or hardware store or post office,gym,mall, or anywhere else that I deem inappropriate for a pet "in public." This has gone from a simple story of a woman who runs errands with her cat to RESPONSIBLE pet ownership. Now you want to throw in the Homeless,the War,Cancer, and whatever other hidden agenda regarding Bush,smoking bans,and the Coliseum you have up your sleeve. I "simply" stated MY opinion concerning pets in places of business. When this practice becomes the "norm" and every Tom,Dick,and Harry starts bringing their pet snake,iguana,skunk, or pitt bull on errands with them it'll just be another issue to regulate or ban. Being a pet owner requires you to make responsible decisions regarding its handling. If an individual decides to be around your pet that's their choice. Don't make the choice for that individual. "

" Grow up, will ya-------------I don't think that's what he means, if so, so be it. You are overly judging, and it's people like you that we have our comments censored, cuz all you wanna do is argue. I've heard Il.logics comments before, and in my opinion, id' read his over yours any day. "

" I'm a cat lover and have had my cat in the car with me too, just like Yoda. Not every cat can do this, depends on the cat. As far as allergies go, I am allergic to dogs and I have been in grocery stores and women are in there with cute little bags and their dog is in it. Doesn't bother me. Sometimes these pets are better behaved than some children I have seen in stores! Being attached to your animal is ok. I'm not going to freak out because its something that I don't do with my pet. Only thing I would worry about is losing my pet so she should be careful. "

" To: IL LOGIC, If you are so worried about being " Confronted" with a pet while out and about in your daily activities, and the appropriateness of taking a pet out in public, you need to get some "REAL" concerns. Example: HOMLESS PEOPLE, HOMELESS PETS, THE WAR, STARVING PEOPLE, PEOPLE WITHOUT JOBS, DISABLED PEOPLE, CANCER, AIDS, AND ON AND ON..If you are so worried about people out and about with pets, you and everyone else can just avoid them. Stay Home! Seems easy enough. "

" Prove it! "

" Go Judy! You deserve all the happiness Yoda can give you. "

" To; "maybe" initially I didn't post the comment concerning allergies. I agreed with previous posters on the subject. I believe the allergy topic is secondary as to weather or not taking a cat everywhere is appropriate. This behavior may be fine with Ms. Norton,you,and a few others. I'm sure that many, not just those that are allergy stricken, would find this offensive. Some just don't like cats. I do commend her for the rescue of the cat though. My rescue dog ended up being about 120 pounds and I'm sure many would object to me bringing it into a business. He's also very friendly, and "everyone just loves him" The difference is that I don't put an individual, or the general public, in a situation where they are confronted with my pet, weather they like dogs or not. Or are allergic or not. I also hadn't noticed any "crying and complaining" Just stating MY opinon regarding the appropriatness of it. "

" My exact thoughts when the poster said that her husband would get a reaction from touching a cart. I probably have lots of cat dander on my clothing and I do spend lots of time in Lowe's--I even take my coat off and put it in the cart, over the handle, when I get too hot in there. If that poster's husband is that allergic, I can imagine him having problems no matter where he went. I've found that when I take my cats to nursing homes and retirement centers, there doesn't seem to be any allergy problems. Everyone wants to pet a soft, fuzzy, friendly cat. Retirement homes typically have pets in residence for the residents to interact with. "

" no one seems to have brought up the fact that accidents happen. what if she tripped or just stumbled & droppped the puss. he would be gone in a flash. at least put him on a leash & in a carrier of some sort (for his own safety) even a stray dog could cause him to leap from her arms & be gone, or a sudden noise from somebody car or horn could spook him. Bless her for rescuing him!!! "

" I think this is a great story! If you are so severely allergic, that a "microscopic speck" of cart dander is going to trigger a reaction, you should be confined to your home on medication. What about all the people who have pets? Their "dander" is all over their clothing. This could cause YOU to be easily contaminated if you came within a close distance to them. Anywhere you go. Quit crying and complaining....get some allergy med's. Way to go Judy and Yoda. "

" One of the problems with so called cat allergies is the sanitary conditions that this generation has (going back to thirty somethings). If you had pets in the home while you were small, generally you're usually not allergic to much of anything. But if you don't have contact with cats, dogs, flowers, dirt and never play outside in the dirt, you will have a much higher likelihood of being allergic to something. I find that people that are older that spent time with pets as young children, played outside from the time they were small, don't have the allergies that young adults and increasingly children seem to be stricken with. (Research in allergies has proven this to be the case.) "

" First- is it not a view obstruction to have a cat on your dashboard? Second- My husband is extremely allergic to cats and just to touch a cart at Lowe's after a cat has been in it would put him into an allergic fit for an entire afternoon or longer. 3rd- in a dentist office?????!!!! glad it's not my dentist does not sound very sanitary. i have pets but they stay at home where they belong. "

" Cute, but the underlying issue at hand is how lax area businessess have become, that they would allow this repeatitive activity. This woman should have been kindly reminded, upon the first incident, that "pets are not allowed" I agree with "Yeah, but" and "Mom", as I also have family members with allergies. It only takes one cat hair or microscopic speck of dander to trigger a reaction. To assume that everyone likes your pet as much as you do is inconsiderate and rude. A seeing-eye dog for the blind should be the only exception for this. Since Judy Norton drives, the cat does not fulfill that obligation and should be left at home. At the very least, if it absolutley HAS TO GO everywhere, leave it in the car. "

" I like cats too, but my son is terribly allergic to them. We were in a store once that had a live-in cat and he spent that afternoon in the ER. I think pets belong at home. "

" I love cats, too-------------got 2 of my own. I applaud Judy's efforts, but ya gotta also look on the other side. When I have friends and family over and I need to put the kitties in a room because some have allergies, I do so out of respect. Judy taking her cat to the bank and the store, not realizing that there are people out ther who may have severe outbreaks, I don't think she's thinking of others well being. Cats don't belong in banks or stores, just don't. So, what's gonna happen when someone wants to bring in their Mastiff half German Sheppard part doberman Pinscher to the bank?------but he's really nice!!!! (and don't say cats can't freak as well as dogs, I know they can! It's going to start a big up roar, is what it's gonna do. "

" As a huge cat lover, this story gives me much joy. Yea for Judy and Yoda!! "

" Yes, you can take your cat places! Good for you, Judy, to take the time to train and bring him with you. I loved taking my boys places during the day. I took one to PetCo several times, on weekday mornings, to avoid the dogs. "

" Good for Judy Norton! Having a cat for company is a lot better than going to a psychiatrist or taking pills for depression! Animals really can fill a void. "