Photo of a cat in a supermarket trolley caused a lot of controversy (5 photos)

Recently, one netizen posted a photo of his cat in a shopping cart. The photo suddenly caused a lot of controversy, and divided people into two camps. How do you feel about cats in supermarkets?





This photo of a cat in a grocery cart recently surfaced online. It was posted by an owner who, as usual, went with his pet to the Aldi supermarket in Canberra, Australia. The photo unexpectedly caused controversy among netizens. Many found this spectacle charming, while others condemned it - they say it is “unhygienic”, contrary to the rules and may generally harm allergy sufferers.



Aldi representatives responded by saying that this is a service cat that has official documents and appropriate training, and the owner with a disability has the right to take it with him to the store. This sparked even more discussion. Here's what users wrote:

"So anyone can buy a harness for an animal, call it a helper pet and take it with them anywhere. Ridiculous," one user wrote.

"Ugh! Helper or no helper - why put animals in carts where we put food," wrote another.

“How unhygienic it is to bring a cat into the grocery store,” wrote another.





Someone called for respect and understanding of the situation: maybe the owner really needs the cat's presence in performing everyday tasks. Other angry users noted that they were allergic to cats - and said the animal posed a danger to their health. One user wrote:

"My children, for example, will feel bad if they sit in this cart after this cat! They have severe allergies."



According to US Service Animals, dogs are the most commonly used service pet. Cats more often act as therapy animals for emotional support. They provide comfort and emotional support to the owner in various conditions, and also help people with mental disorders. According to the rules, such animals can be taken with you to stores.