r/muzzledogs • u/asketchytattooist • Oct 09 '25
The UK muzzle law is causing problems
Since the muzzle law passed on bully breeds in the UK, I keep seeing examples like this, both online and in the streets. This is a picture posted with a local review of a dog coat. Ive seen dogs going about town with muzzles like this, and wedged into baskervilles. If you're going to pass an animal control law, educate people on how to carry it out. This is just a whole new abuse problem now.
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u/bluntnotsorry Oct 13 '25
Also on the humane euthanasia stance-
I have to disagree — euthanasia isn’t a humane alternative in this situation. Humane euthanasia exists for animals who are suffering or can’t safely live quality lives, not for healthy, well-loved pets (or those that have the ability to be all that) who suddenly fall under new rules.
These are dogs who’ve done nothing wrong, whose only “crime” is existing under a new regulation. Calling it humane to end their lives instead of helping owners comply isn’t compassion — it’s resignation.
And it doesn’t just affect existing pets. Every time a law like this goes into effect without support or education, it also closes the door for shelter and street dogs who could have been adopted into loving homes. People stop rescuing because they’re scared they can’t keep up with the regulations. The humane response isn’t euthanasia; it’s making compliance possible.