Many shops in New Haven are now allowing dogs inside of their establishments. Let’s be honest, it was only a matter of time until L’Occitane lost enough business from canine customers that it could no longer turn away such a large demographic of shoppers.

While many organizations including the Canine Advocates of Connecticut and the Baha Men have voiced their support of the recent movement, other active groups in the community, such as the feline population of New Haven and people who like to steal unattended dogs that are tied up to lamp posts, think that this is just a feeble attempt to win over voters before the midterm elections.