Rumors spread faster than facts. Scooby became dangerous and ferocious in retellings. People labelled him aggressive and unpredictable without really knowing him. Stories changed depending on who told them.
Soon, complaints followed. They were anonymous at first, and then more direct. People said they felt unsafe. People said something that large did not belong in a neighborhood, much less in a home. They warned her she was risking her daughter’s life and safety.