Some things aren’t just upsetting, they’re illegal.
This isn’t a bike its worst!

You see it too often:
Someone zipping down a city bike lane, little dog in tow legs scrambling, paws bleeding, nearly airborne with every turn. And the worst part? They think it’s exercise.
We aren’t talking about sturdy working breeds who can handle that kind of speed. 

We’re talking tiny toy dogs who weigh less than a backpack being yanked across asphalt as if their lives don’t matter.

This isn’t quirky. It’s not just “odd behavior.”
It’s cruelty.
The same way it’s cruelty to leave a dog locked inside a car in 90° heat with no windows cracked.
It’s time we stop dismissing these scenes as personal “styles” of dog ownership.
They are criminal acts of neglect, and the laws exist, they just need teeth.

Disclaimer  

⚠️ Joseph’s Disclaimer: This story is part of a series capturing the emotional, physical, and social realities surrounding homelessness and public welfare. It does not seek pity but rather understanding and a shift in public awareness. All characters and voices may reflect personal or composite experiences for the sake of advocacy and impact.