| This thread examines how fear, bad policy, and political convenience have turned dogs, particularly working breeds, into collateral damage. From breed-specific legislation and zero-tolerance shelter policies to insurance bans and housing rules, decisions driven by optics rather than evidence are quietly reshaping the human–dog relationship. This isn’t about irresponsible ownership or denying real risks, it’s about whether law, science, and common sense are being replaced by ideology and liability avoidance, with dogs paying the price. |