August 28th, 2008 by Editor
From the West Liberty Index:
“Recent incidents involving pit bulls have spurred West Liberty law enforcement to recommend an ordinance banning them within city limits to the West Liberty City Council. At last Tuesday’s regular meeting of the West Liberty City Council, Police Chief P.J. Brewer approached the council with his concerns. Read the rest of this entry »
August 27th, 2008 by Editor
From The Mercury News:
“Dogs aren’t the problem. People are.
That was the conclusion of the Watsonville City Council on Tuesday, when they rejected enacting regulations targeting specific breeds of dogs. Read the rest of this entry »
August 25th, 2008 by Editor
From The Birmingham News:
“Brookside officials are considering an ordinance with constrictions for pit bull owners in the town. Read the rest of this entry »
August 21st, 2008 by Editor
From CandGNews.com:
“City Council last week approved the first version of an ordinance that aims to regulate the ownership of dangerous animals, specifically pit bulls.
The ordinance would require that anyone that owns a Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier or American pit bull terrier must register the animal with the city and meet certain criteria to house the animals. Read the rest of this entry »
August 19th, 2008 by Editor
From The News-Gazette:
“A Rantoul village board member wants to ban pit bulls, Rottweilers and Doberman pinschers from the village and set limits on the number of other dogs residents will be allowed to have. Read the rest of this entry »
August 18th, 2008 by Editor
According to the Manteca Bulletin the Manteca, California City Council will today consider,
“a municipal ordinance that would make spaying and neutering of pit bull breeds mandatory in the City of Manteca with one exception – for breeding under strict conditions that require a city issued permit… Read the rest of this entry »
August 15th, 2008 by Editor
From WALB TV:
“One South Georgia City is considering an ordinance that would ban pit bulls from city limits.
The ban has been a hot topic in Homerville for about a month.
Mayor Carol Chambers wouldn’t talk to us about why city leaders think the ban may be necessary.” Read the rest of this entry »
August 15th, 2008 by Editor
From the Estherville Daily News:
“Councilmembers have agreed that they would like to allow pit bulls within the city limits with certain restrictions.
All dangerous dogs, not just pit bulls, cannot be allowed to exit their kennels, pens or other enclosures without being on a leash no longer than four feet long. The dog must also wear a properly fitting muzzle. When the animal is not leashed it must be securely confined indoors or in a confined, locked pen which must meet certain standards. Read the rest of this entry »
August 15th, 2008 by Editor
From Malvern-Online:
“A public hearing was held Aug. 11 at the City Hall Courtroom to discuss the proposed banning of pit bulldogs from the Malvern city limits. The hearing was called to order by Mayor Steve Northcutt. Concerned citizens had five minutes to discuss the ordinance. Read the rest of this entry »
August 10th, 2008 by Editor
From The Daily Herald:
“A recent pit bull attack on two men in Orem has led to talk of new regulations on the reputedly vicious dogs. But by the time the attack occurred, several Utah County cities had been quietly considering such laws for several months.
Provo and Orem city staffs are studying the issue and working on potential ordinances, while a proposal may go before the Mapleton City Council within a month. The cities have examples they can turn to, including Springville, which has strictly regulated pit bull ownership for more than 20 years.”This is something that’s been in research for a long time. It’s almost ironic that the pit bull attack has come during this period of time,” said Orem Mayor Jerry Washburn. Read the rest of this entry »
