Month: April 2008

  • Richland County, South Carolina County Council Considers BSL, Pet Limits

    Richland County, South Carolina County Council Considers BSL, Pet Limits

    From TheState.com: “A committee will consider whether to strengthen Richland Countys vicious-dog ordinance ” including possible limits on dogs per household and breed-specific regulations.

  • Anderson, South Carolina Tables “Pit Bull” Ban for the Time Being

    Anderson, South Carolina Tables “Pit Bull” Ban for the Time Being

    From WSPA Channel 7 in South Carolina: “The Anderson City Council decided to take another look at a proposed pit bull ban before voting on it later this month. …City council will now have a group of leaders, animal control officers, and veterinarians take a look at the issue. They’ll re-visit the ban at their…

  • Del City, Oklahoma Abandons “Pit Bull” Ban

    Del City, Oklahoma Abandons “Pit Bull” Ban

    From KOCO Channel 5 News in Oklahoma City: “Pit bull terriers are once again allowed in a metro city, as Del City officially lifted its ban on the breed. City leaders decided Monday not to appeal a judge’s ruling that its law banning the dogs was unconstitutional.” Read this article in its entirety and see…

  • Anderson, South Carolina to Consider Ban on “Pit Bulls”

    Anderson, South Carolina to Consider Ban on “Pit Bulls”

    From CBS Channel 7 in South Carolina: “City Council member Tony Stewart is proposing a ban on new pit bulls and tighter restrictions on existing pit bulls some owners have in the city. The proposed ordinance says existing pit bulls present an unacceptable risk of harm and fear to residents. Under the proposed ordinance existing…

  • Ely, Nevada May Consider Breed-Specific Ordinance

    Ely, Nevada May Consider Breed-Specific Ordinance

    From The Ely Times: “Kim Young is Ely’s animal control officer. She would like to bring an ordinance to the city council that would ban pit bulls from the city unless the owner has a breeder’s license. She said she wants more protection for the public than just a ban on pit bulls. Young said…

  • Lakewood, Washington Considers Breed-Specific Ordinance for “Pit Bulls”

    Lakewood, Washington Considers Breed-Specific Ordinance for “Pit Bulls”

    From the Seattle Post Intelligencer: “The city of Lakewood is looking at tightening up its animal control laws… City Manager Andrew Neiditz says in examining dangerous dog calls in Lakewood in the past several years, he found most involved pit bulls. Neiditz told the City Council last night that officials will look at Auburn’s ordinance,…