JoB
enginerd…
when one dog breed is outlawed or policed more rigorously..
those who turn dogs into vicious predators simply move on to a new breed.
I have joyously shared my home with most of the “dangerous” breeds … rottweilers, pitbulls, german shepherds, Akitas … even an out of control mountain dog…
many of them coming from really abusive situations…
dogs people think should be banned or put down…
but even the rescued fighting dogs were pussycats once they figured out someone cared.
I have been a very lucky woman to have so many incredibly forgiving dogs love me.
I am a lucky woman now sharing my home with the most abused and least socialized of them all… although you wouldn’t know it when he decides it’s time to snuggle …
and he barely tops 30 lobs.
Public education and a little understanding are a start to lessen assumptions, stereotypes and discrimination…
but what would go further is holding our neighbors accountable for obeying the animal welfare and control laws already on the books …
promoting fear doesn’t make anyone safer.