The stated goal of communists, progressives, eco-warriors, et al. is to reduce the population to a more “manageable” size through restrictions like 1-child policies. What’s to stop them from trying to control our pet ownership through regulations and cost?
If people can’t afford to care for their pets, they could be thrown in jail for “animal cruelty,” so fewer people will own pets. That means police departments will have one less target when they bash your door down in the middle of the night.
I sense though that people will resist to this out-of-control government, mark my words.
The NAZIS did the same during WWII.