Teddy (left), and Sampson (right)

  • Dr. Coomer@lemmy.worldOP
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    6 months ago

    There are tons of people who own raccoons and squirrels. There was literally a president that had a pet racoon. And to assume a dog is inherently evil for being abused for centuries is wrong. Bull terriers were breed for pit fights but they’re rarely associated with that kind if violence. Borzoi’s were breed for hunting wolves yet we never hear about them being violent.

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      6 months ago

      In most states, it’s illegal to house a raccoon or a squirrel without costly extensive licensure.

      And just look up the stats.

      Pitbulls have the reputation because pitbulls are the ones killing other dogs and sending people to the hospital every day.

      If you wanna clench your eyes shut and be dumb, have at.

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      6 months ago

      And to assume a dog is inherently evil dangerous.

      inherently dangerous. It’s not the dogs’ fault, but that doesn’t change what must be done.