To: The Michigan State House, The Michigan State Senate, and Governor Gretchen Whitmer

Stop dog breed discrimination

Instead of restricting people from living in apartments or homes based on the breed of their pets, an applicant should be able to pay for a temperament test to be performed by a veterinarian to determine eligibility. Oppose breed discrimination.

Why is this important?

Searching for a home or apartment to live in can be a hassle when you own an "aggressive breed." As the owner of a German Shepherd, I should know. However, any logical person can understand that it's not the dog or breed, but the owner and the way the pet is raised. It's time to stop blaming the wrong end of the leash and accept dogs for what they are instead of discriminating against them (as people do to one another). Any breed can be aggressive.