the_marq

When I was six I was bit by a german shepard. It was my neighbours dog and was predictably described as a "kind dog who would never hurt anyone." I was petting this delightful animal when it decided to clamp its jaws over my face, my parents then took me to the hospital for stitches, thankfully none of the "kind dog's" teeth hit my eyes.

In my early 20's I was home alone with my roomate's dog. Another kind and loveable dog, this time a rotweiler. I still have the scar on my hand where this bundle of joy tried to remove my middle finger.

It seems to me that no matter how kind a loveable an owner thinks their dog is, there is likely to come a time when that animal is going to injure someone. I don't hate dogs, tho maybe I should, but I certainly think they should be controlled like the weapons they are.

If I "accidentaly" run someone over with my car I get a fine or go to jail.
If I "accidentaly" let one of my guns go off I get a fine or go to jail (even if no one is hurt).
If a dog jumps the fence and bites the mailman there should be criminal charges.

Honestly, I don't think anyone should have a dog over 20 pounds in an urban setting. It's dangerous and in many cases cruel to the dog who may be forced to live in a tiny apt for 18+ hours a day. More realisitically, dog owners need to be held responsible not only for the damage their dogs do, but the damage they do to the dogs.

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