The Dev wants both dogs and money. It's Patreon that doesn't. And to avoid Patreon just nuking the whole project into oblivion, workarounds need to be made.
Does this answer clarify things a little ?
Short edit.
Judging by past events, Mother Russia in her various incarnations wasn't necessary a benevolent and caring parent. In fact she acted like a stereotypical Karen more often than not.
No wonder people don't like her much.
BUT the dog ban has nothing to do with Russia, but with Patreon's murky and arbitrary rules and bigotry.