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Sioux City, Iowa Animal Control “Accidentally” Euthanized Couple’s “Pit Bulls” After Ban Goes into Effect
From KMEG channel 14 in Iowa: Sioux City’s pit bull ban went into full swing on March 21st, the deadline for owners to register and microchip their animals. Since that date Cindy Rarrit with Animal Control says her department has impounded more than 10 pit bulls from owners who didn’t follow the rules. “They are…
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Norwalk, Ohio Considers Breed-Specific Ordinance for “Pit Bulls”
From the Norwalk Reflector: …After a lengthy discussion, council asked Law Director Stuart O’Hara to prepare two versions of the resolution for consideration at the next meeting one with language identifying all pit bulls as vicious dogs and another without labeling any breed as vicious and is based solely on a dog’s behavior.
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Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, Pennsylvania May Consider Breed-Specific Ordinance for “Pit Bulls”
From KDKA channel 2 in Pittsburgh: …Pittsburgh City Councilman Bruce Kraus says the city will consider tighter controls [on pit bulls].
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Saginaw, Michigan to Consider Possible “Pit Bull” and Rottweiler Ban
From mlive.com: …Saginaw City Councilman William G. Scharffe wants the city attorney to see if his community can ban dangerous dogs…
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URGENT: Chicago City Council Committee to Vote on Mandatory Spay/Neuter Ordinance March 12th!
From the AKC: Monday, March 09, 2009 The Chicago City Council Joint Committee on Finance and License & Consumer Protection will hear a proposed mandatory spay/neuter ordinance at their meeting this Thursday, March 12th, 2009. It is vital that responsible dog owners and breeders attend the hearing to oppose this measure.
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URGENT: Illinois Crop/Dock and Breeder Regulations Bills to Be Heard on March 10 and March 11!
From the AKC: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 The AKC urges all responsible dog owners and breeders to call or email your state legislators TODAY regarding two important pieces of legislation that are scheduled for consideration on Tuesday, March 11 and Wednesday, March 12, 2009. It is crucial that constituents communicate their opposition to these measures…
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Opelousas, Louisiana Considers Breed-Specific Ordinance for “Pit Bulls”
From the Daily World: …Alderman Reggie Tatum said the city also needs to update its ordinances to deal with pit bulls and other dangerous animals.