I have been shopping at the Co-ops in Olympia for ten years. I am finding that the quality of produce and salad bar have gone done considerably and the prices keep going up. I am not seeing much local produce. I also find it disturbing that people working at the Co-ops see it fit to proclaim their activism and ignorant political views while working at the Co-ops. They don’t seem to consider that not everyone holds their views nor do they want to be subjected to such views while shopping. Yesterday, an employee ( not sure if she is a volunteer or actual employee because I didn’t recognize her) tied her dog in front of the Co-op in the heat and sun without access to any water. The dog has a heavy coat and seemed over-heated. I inquired about the dog and non of the workers seemed to know who the dog belonged to. Not only is this a blatant lie, but these people didn’t care, nor did they show any concern for the dog. Two shoppers agreed with me and also expressed their concern for the dog. I asked for a bowl to give the dog water. I called the police because animal services is never available for animals in Olympia. While I was waiting to leave a message for an officer, which is what I was instructed to do, a Co-op worker came outside and told me to hang up my phone and she proceeded to harass me and follow me to my car. She also told me to leave the Co-op and exaggerated by telling me I was being hysterical, which is total hyperbolic bullshit. I have seen a lot of decent, hardworking folks leave this Co-op throughout the years and they still live in the area. Now, I am seeing why a lot of people don’t give the Co-ops business. I will do my shopping elsewhere. There are other Co-ops. I have met a few nice people, but not enough to continue putting up with people who are ignorant and insular regarding… everything.