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Payette County, Idaho: BSL Pushed by a Knee-Jerk
A breed-specific ban that would prohibit “pitbulls” in Payette County, Idaho was proposed by county coroner Keith Schuller whose daughter was supposedly attacked by Schuller’s own “pitbull.” Schuller said before county commissioners that, There is evidence that shows pit bull attacks are more severe and are more likely to cause injury or death, Schuller said.…
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NYC Councilman Peter Vallone Rumored to be Proposing Anti-Tether Legislation
Peter Vallone, you will recall, proposed a repeal of New York state’s prohibition of breed-specific legislation (BSL) several months back, which he hinted was motivated by the race of many “pitbull” owners. As a result of Vallone’s failure to repeal New York’s BSL prohibition, Vallone may now attempt to push anti-tethering laws.
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Possible BSL in Henderson County, Kentucky
Please contact the Humane Society of Henderson County Kentucky. Both the director, John Dunaway and ACO Mark Oakley have made public statements that they support BSL, specifically Rottweilers, pit bulls and German Shepherd Dogs. (Read the story here.)
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Lonoke, Arkansas Has Proposed “Pitbull” Ban
The Lonoke, Arkansas City Council has proposed a breed-specific ordinance which you can read about here. Please contact the following city officials and register your opposition to any breed-specific measures that the city council may attempt to pass:
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Texas Action Alert! Oppose SB 349
From Responsible Pet Owners Alliance, the reasonable voice regarding animal issues in Texas. Responsible Pet Owners Alliance is an animal welfare organization, not “animal rights” and, yes, there is a difference. Permission granted to crosspost. Senate Bill 349 by Ellis has been assigned to the Criminal Justice Committee; “Relating to the regulation of dangerous pets…