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DNA Testing for Breed Heritage Still Dubious
A couple of weeks ago I was alarmed to see an “article” that had the audacity to say with a straight face that breed-specific laws (BSL) “protect” “pit bulls.” Um, what? Yeah, turned out it was a propaganda piece from a city — Fayette, Missouri — that had recently passed BSL most likely…
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Bronwood, Georgia to Consider BSL March 4, 2013
**Please contact the Bronwood, Georgia City Council at the following address (faxing is preferable since BSL will be considered on Monday, March 4, 2013) and politely inform them that breed-specific laws (BSL) are ineffective, unenforceable, and unconstitutional: Bronwood Contact Information: 102 West Main St. Bronwood, GA 39826 Phone Number: (229) 995-5708 Fax Number: (229) 995-5085…
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Lansing, Michigan May Consider Breed-Specific Ordinance
**Please contact Lansing, Michigan Mayor Virg Bernero here and the City Council here and politely inform them that breed-specific legislation (BSL), in any form, is ineffective, unenforceable, and unconstitutional.** According to the Lansing City Pulse: Mayor Virg Bernero says the city needs to address its vicious dog problem… And it looks like the City Council…
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Broward County, Florida and Hollywood, Florida, May Consider Breed-Specific Ordinance in Defiance of Statewide Prohibition of BSL
Feb. 27, 2013 update: Broward is now backing off their “pit bull” proposal and, according to BrowardNET, “…will instead bring together a group of Broward residents, animal experts and other interested parties to discuss and bring forward solutions to Pit Bull attacks that are have occurred in [the] district and communities through out Broward County.…
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Nevada’s AB 110 Would Prohibit Breed-Specific Laws within the State, BUT…
Nevada’s AB 110 would prohibit Nevada cities and counties from passing breed-specific laws (BSL) within the state via the following amendment language (This is the PDF version of the bill): “A dog may not be found dangerous or vicious…Based solely on the breed of the dog…” “A local authority shall not adopt or enforce an…
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Connecticut HB 6311 Would Prohibit Breed-Specific Legislation Statewide
HB 6311 would prohibit municipalities from adopting breed-specific dangerous dog ordinances statewide in Connecticut. A public hearing to consider the bill will be held on February 20, 2013. If you live in Connecticut please continue to monitor the status of this bill and offer support for its passage.
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H. 63 Would Prohibit Breed-Specific Laws in New Mexico
New Mexico’s H. 63, which would prohibit municipalities and counties from passing breed-specific laws (BSL) in the state of New Mexico, has cleared the House. If you live in New Mexico, please keep supporting this legislation, and thank sponsor Representative Yvette Herrell for sponsoring and advancing this bill. H. 63‘s amendment language states that,…
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State Senator Michael Rush’s S. 969 Would Allow Breed-Specific Laws in Massachusetts
Sept. 26, 2013 update: As the AKC has reported, S. 969 is no longer in consideration for this session. *** S. 969 is currently in the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government. Please write the committee members and politely ask that they not pass S. 969 out of committee. The people…
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Maryland Bills — SB 160 and HB 78 — Would Overturn “Pit Bull” Strict Liability of Tracey v. Solesky
April 10, 2013 update: The bills that would have reversed the court decision (Tracey v. Solesky) declaring “pit bulls” an inherently dangerous “breed” failed. March 27, 2013 update: The Maryland House and Senate are still at an impasse over the “pit bull” bill. March 14, 2013 update: The Baltimore Sun notes that, …the state Senate…
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Oklahoma “Pit Bull” Saves Family from Fire
From WTVR CBS 6 : A 10-year-old pit bull is being praised for…helping to save sisters from their burning home. The dog, named Baby, woke up the sleeping sisters as their house filled with flames and smoke Tuesday. The dog would not stop barking and jumping on the women until they woke up. …While the…