Wilko facing furious shopper boycott over new rules that allow everyone's dogs in stores

High street giant Wilko is facing an angry shopper boycott over new rules that will allow pet owners to bring their animals in stores.

Wilko announced on Tuesday that around two thirds of its stores will allow shoppers to bring their dogs and cats inside with them - whatever their breed.

The brand expects most of the pet customers will be either dogs or cats, and these four-legged shoppers are likely to find many products instore that get their tails wagging. Wilko stocks everything from pet food to treats, bedding to toys, cleaning supplies to healthy pet essentials and even presents, costumes and accessories during key seasonal celebrations such as Christmas.

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However, the new rules haven't gone down with everyone, and some shoppers are now vowing not to shop there if they go ahead as planned.

One disappointed Wilko customer even said she would be boycotting the business as a result, while Wilko responded by saying “many customers think of pets as family members”, says the Daily Record.

The disgruntled customer wrote: “This is no good for my child that has anaphylaxis reactions to animal dander and saliva.

“Service dogs have their place in stores and we can avoid them and monitor, they are well behaved etc.. pets do not belong in stores and raises the risk for my son to come in contact with areas that have been contaminated!

“We won’t be shopping in your all dogs welcome stores!”

Another fan of the shop, Charl Naylor, said: “I like dogs, but don’t particularly want them around me in a shop. Lots of people are afraid of dogs, and being in a confined space with them isn’t going to be a pleasant experience.

“Plus, I’d be afraid of