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Little Rock Ad Hoc Committee to Discuss Possible “Pit Bull” Ban
From Today’s THV.com: “Little Rock Mayor Mark Stodola formed a committee to examine whether Little Rock should ban Pit Bulls. The Little Rock Animal Services Advisory Board made the announcement at its meeting Wednesday night… …The committee looking into the ban must report back to Mayor Stodola by July 31.”
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Warden, WA Considers Banning “Pit Bulls” and Rottweilers
From the Columbia Basin Herald: “Warden is waiting to hear more information from Royal City regarding a dog ordinance banning specific breeds. Council discussed holding a public meeting on the matter before voting on whether to adopt it. The town is considering adopting the ban on pit bulls and rottweilers and have so far heard…
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Beebe, Arkansas Won’t “Grandfather” in Current “Pit Bull” Owners When They Pass a Ban
From The Arkansas Leader: “At their May council meeting, Beebe aldermen examined the Lonoke ordinance, the same one Cabot is considering, and decided they dont want to grandfather the dogs already in the city. They asked City Attorney Mark Derrick to prepare an ordinance for the June meeting that would give owners 60 days to…
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Phillipsburg, NJ Considers Strictures for “Pit Bull” Owners
The Phillipsburg City Council is considering an ordinance specific to “pit bulls” which could include requiring them to be leashed (an ordinance they should already have for all dogs), muzzled, licensed specific to their breed (except that “pit bull” is not a breed), walked only by adults in public, and insured for $1 million (even…
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Rolla, MO Proposes Breed-Specific Ordinance
From The Rolla Daily News: “Pet owners in Rolla may have the opportunity to hear more about a proposed new ordinance as soon as the second City Council meeting June 18, but more than likely it will be the first meeting in July. The ordinance also seeks a registration of persons owning a pit bull-terrier-type…