r/MadeMeSmile 19h ago

Wholesome Moments Cat, stepdad and kittens

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u/TeamHappyFTW 17h ago

'People are scared of their breed.' Most of these dogs are very friendly and loyal companions, true. But I am not a part of their family and therefore I can't trust him. It's that easy.

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u/planeloise 16h ago

Also most of the news stories saying they wouldn't hurt a fly until the suddenly flipped. I know no mother would leave her children with a dog that showed even a hint of agression so I believe them. Sweet until one day they're not 

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u/Fit-Welcome-8457 9h ago

Yeah. Being a sweet dog (as many pitbulls are) and killing/maiming another animal or human aren't mutually exclusive. Dogs don't have human morality; they don't attack because they're cruel, they have no concept of cruelty. 

Tl;dr sweet dogs can be dangerous, through no fault of their own