Month: April 2007

  • Manila, Arkansas Considers BSL

    Manila, Arkansas Considers BSL

    The Manila, Arkansas City Council is considering banning “pit bulls.” Please write Manila city officials and politely urge them to enforce the ordinance they have instead of passing breed-specific restrictions that they can’t enforce: City Clerk Susie Parker P.O. Box 895 Manila, AR 72442 Phone: (870) 561-4437 Fax: (870) 561-4438 Mayor Clifford Veach P.O. Box…

  • Centerville, Iowa Considers BSL

    Centerville, Iowa Considers BSL

    The Centerville, Iowa City Council is considering passing a breed ban against “pit bulls” and Rottweilers, or possibly restricting them. Read the KTVO article about the possible ban here. Please contact Centerville City Council members at the following e-mail address to voice your opposition to any breed-specific bans or restrictions the council may consider: centervillecityhall@sirisonline.com

  • Bluefield, WV Considers BSL

    Bluefield, WV Considers BSL

    From WVVA-TV: “A recent event where a pit bull attacked and killed a residents pet in Bluefield, Virginia has one group ready to do something about the growing problem.

  • Coeur D’Alene, Idaho Considers BSL

    Coeur D’Alene, Idaho Considers BSL

    After complaints about free-roaming “pit bulls” Coeur D’Alene, Idaho is considering restricting or outright banning “pit bulls.” How does a free-roaming dog problem, which is usually due to irresponsible owners and a lack of Animal Control personnel, become a “pit bull” problem? And since “pit bulls” aren’t really the problem, the real problem of free-roaming…