January 21st, 2008 by Editor

Apparently word that Waterloo was planning a breed-specific ordinance was leaked late last week, which prompted me to write a pre-emptive letter urging Waterloo officials not to pursue a breed ban or breed-specific legislation. I received a couple of replies from Waterloo city officials informing me that they had no intention of pursuing a breed ban. Well, true enough, they apparently weren’t going to pursue a breed ban, but one ordinance proposal they are considering will be breed specific according to the WCF Courier:

“Another potential ordinance would outline a list of potentially dangerous dog breeds. Residents keeping such breeds would need an extra registration, which would detail their ability to confine the animal adequately and require proof of insurance covering damage the dog may cause. Such dogs would also need a permanent registration affixed to their body through microchip implants, tattoos or other methods.” Read the rest of this entry »

January 21st, 2008 by Editor

If you live in Missouri, please support Missouri senate bill 886 which “Allows any municipality to adopt ordinances, orders, or regulations to control dangerous dogs, provided that no such ordinances, orders, or regulations are specific to breed.”

January 17th, 2008 by Editor

From the AKC:

Tennessee Senator Tommy Kilby of Wartburg has introduced Senate Bill 2738. If adopted, this bill will make it a crime to own a “pit bull dog” in the state of Tennessee. It is imperative that all Tennessee concerned dog owners voice their strong opposition to this wrongheaded legislation… Read the rest of this entry »

January 16th, 2008 by Editor

Senate Bill 2738 filed for introduction 1/14/08:

“Creates a class A misdemeanor of knowingly owning a pit bull in this state.” Read the rest of this entry »

January 9th, 2008 by Editor

Cross-posted from BSL Updates. Permission to cross-post.

Van Buren Township in Michigan will be presenting a new draft to change their pet ordinance that will include how many pets a household can have and a possible breed ban.

Meeting will be held Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at the Township Hall, 46425 Tyler Rd. at 5:30.

Many townships and rural areas are starting to put in place dog rules and bans, rather than enforce what they have.

This is IMPORTANT! Even if you don’t live in Van Buren Township, your support and voice is needed in attendance as this will probably happen in your town next, if it hasn’t already.

Date: Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: 46425 Tyler Rd. Van Buren Twp, MI 48111

Thank you in advance for your participation and support.

Deb Royal
Animal Rescue Michigan Border Collie Rescue Read the rest of this entry »

January 9th, 2008 by Editor

From KATC Channel 3 in Louisiana:

“Police Chief Gary Pelican has asked the town council to consider a ban on pit pulls after several incidents involving the dogs, including one in which a police officer shot one that attacked him.

…One pit bull owner, who strongly opposes the ban and vowed to fight to save her pets, argued after the meeting that it is not the animals themselves but their owners who are to blame because of the way they train and treat the dogs.

Pelican agreed, saying there are some good pit bulls. But most are used for fighting and to protect drug dealers, he said.” Read the rest of this entry »