May 29th, 2008 by Editor

From KX News:

“Leola voters have approved the city council’s decision making it illegal to possess pit bulls, bull mastiffs, Rottweilers, Doberman pinchers and German shepherds. Read the rest of this entry »

May 20th, 2008 by Editor

From the AKC:

Ohio House Bill 568, introduced by Representative Tyrone Yates of Cincinnati, seeks to prohibit the ownership, keeping, or harboring of a dog that “belongs to a breed that is commonly known as a pit bull dog.” Furthermore, if this bill is passed and adopted into law, all such dogs will be seized and euthanized. It is imperative that all concerned dog owners in Ohio contact their elected representatives and express their vehement opposition to this draconian legislation… Read the rest of this entry »

May 20th, 2008 by Editor

Editor’s note: Bill 138 defines “fierce, dangerous or restricted dogs, including defining them by breed, cross-breed, partial breed, behaviour or type” and allows for the “regulating [of] the keeping of fierce, dangerous or restricted dogs, including requiring spaying or neutering, liability insurance, warning signs, physical controls on or off the owner’s property or training requirements.”

From Canada.com:

“…We think that finally it’s time B.C. followed Ontario’s lead and banned pit bulls (while allowing current owners to keep their pets).

The evidence is clear: Pit bulls, due to their breeding over many years, are time bombs.

We have enough problems with violence in our society without having them in our midst.”

May 19th, 2008 by Editor

From NewsNet5 in Cleveland:

“Lakewood City Council will consider an ordinance concerning dangerous dogs at its meeting Monday evening.

City council will specifically consider prohibiting owning pit bulls or canary dogs.

Councilman Brian Powers plans to propose the amendment…

If the ordinance passes, owners will be guilty of a misdemeanor crime and could face a fine.”

Please contact the Lakewood City Council and inform them that breed bans/restrictions are unenforceable and ineffective.

May 17th, 2008 by Editor

From Kinston.com:

“Kinston officials are drafting an ordinance from the mold of many communities around the nation that have passed laws restricting or banning pit bull ownership.

…The ordinance, which [Public Safety Director Greg] Smith plans to present to council members during their May 19 work session, includes a number of measures, including restricting the number of pit bulls per house, requiring owners to register their existing pit bulls, and keeping any more of the breed out of Kinston.”

Please contact the Kinston City Council and inform them that breed bans/restrictions are unenforceable and ineffective.

May 12th, 2008 by Editor

From the Wausau Daily Herald:“Pit bulls and any mixed breed dog that contains a portion of pit bull could be banned by the Mosinee City Council tonight.

City staff members have revised the city’s animal ordinance to include the prohibition of any pit bull terrier, including American pit bull terrier, Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier or pit bull mix. Read the rest of this entry »

May 12th, 2008 by Editor

From the Columbus Telegram:

“The City of Osceola will hold a second reading of a proposed ordinance to ban American pit bull terriers and seven other dog breeds at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Osceola City Hall, 451 N. Main.

During a first reading April 8, 14 individuals opposed the proposed ban and four spoke in favor of it. Osceola Mayor Wendell Lindsley said no action will be taken until the third reading is held June 10. Read the rest of this entry »

May 12th, 2008 by Editor

From The Enquirer:

“Sparked by an incident in which a teen was bitten by an unleashed pit bull, City Council is considering an ordinance that would ban all vicious dogs – including pit bulls – from the city.

The ordinance, which was given its first reading last week, uses the Ohio Revised Code definition of a vicious dog as one that, without provocation, has killed or injured a person or another dog, and/or a dog that belongs to a breed that is commonly known as pit bull.

A majority council vote on the third reading of the proposed ordinance is needed for it to become law. Read the rest of this entry »

May 2nd, 2008 by Editor

From the Stoughton Journal:

“The number of unlicensed pit bulls running loose through Stoughton’s neighborhoods is on the rise and Animal Control Officer Kristin Bousquet is hoping to make some changes; or at least raise some awareness about a potentially dangerous problem.

“We have a lot of unlicensed pit bulls in town,” said Animal Control Officer Kristin Bousquet. “A lot of them are constantly loose.” Read the rest of this entry »