Voters put leash on pit bull restrictions
By MATTHEW M. BURKE
mburke@capecodonline.com
October 20, 2009MASHPEE — There was a collective sigh of relief among dog owners at Mashpee High School last night after residents resoundingly voted down a proposed pit bull bylaw at the annual fall town meeting.[...]
Full article retrieved 10/20/09 from http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091020/NEWS/910200315
Posted in BSL Defeated, Massachusetts
Tagged ban, breed specific legislation, community, dangerous, dog, meeting, ordinance, pit bull, town, vote
StopBSL supports and encourages efforts, such as this one, to make communities safer and more humane. We can all make a difference.
Dogged determination
Cynthia Bathurst works to stop violence by helping animals and people peacefully co-exist
By William Hageman, Tribune reporter
October 18, 2009[...] Bathurst, of Chicago, is co-founder and principal director of Safe Humane Chicago, an ambitious 2-year-old effort to fight violence by promoting compassion for animals as well as people. The program uses schools, churches and community groups — more than 60 organizations have lined up behind her — to get the anti-violence message to citizens in high-crime areas.
Especially young citizens: Get kids to treat animals with care and respect, and you’re on the right track. [...]
Full article retrieved 10/19/09 from http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/family/chi-1018-bathurstoct18,0,7063324,full.story
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Posted in Community Initiatives, Illinois
Tagged animal, community, dog, dog fighting, education, neuter, owner, responsible, shelter, spay
Fear of “pit bulls” has exploded in Australia in the last few weeks, and even so-called “experts” have jumped on the ban bandwagon. Apparently they haven’t learned anything from the failures of bans in places like the UK and Denver. Victoria already has breed-specific regulations in place for “pit bull” types.
Contact information for people in this article who clearly need some polite education about “pit bulls” and about the serious flaws with the measures they are pushing:
Dr. Hugh Wirth, RSCPA President
Has stated that “pit bulls” are “ticking time bombs”
3 Burwood Highway, Burwood East VIC 3151, Australia
FAX (03) 9224 2200
rspca@vicrspca.aust.com
Dr. Graeme Smith, Lost Dogs Managing Director
Believes mixed-breed dogs with even a tiny bit of “pit bull” in them should be considered restricted breeds
2 Gracie St, North Melbourne, VIC 3051, Australia
Fax: (03) 9326 5293
graeme.smith@dogshome.com
http://twitter.com/DrGraemeSmith
Victoria Premier John Brumby
Introducing legislation allowing “unregistered dangerous dogs” to be killed without appeal. Meaning, if authorities identify your dog as a restricted breed, they can kill it immediately and you have no right to appeal their identification. Recall that recently, in the U.S., a number of dogs identified by authorities as “pit bulls” have subsequently been proven not to be “pit bulls”; these dogs’ owners only got their dogs back because they had the right to appeal the “pit bull” designation. Brumby’s proposal eliminates this right to appeal.
Contact the Premier in a number of ways: http://www.premier.vic.gov.au/your-voice/your-voice.html
Brumby gives councils a licence to kill dogs
Kelly Ryan, Ashley Gardiner
From: Herald Sun Tue Oct 20 00:00:00 EST 2009PREMIER John Brumby has given councils a licence to kill unregistered dangerous dogs found roaming the streets.
The new legislation, which will allow dogs to be destroyed without owners having the right to appeal, will be introduced in Parliament next year.[...]
Full article retrieved 10/19/09 from http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/brumby-gives-councils-a-licence-to-kill-dogs/story-e6frf7jo-1225788517614
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Posted in BSL Proposed, Outside of U.S.
Tagged animal control, ban, bite, breed specific legislation, dangerous, dog, ordinance, pit bull, premier, rspca, statewide
Previous alerts for Mashpee, including complete text of proposed law: http://stopbsl.com/?s=mashpee
The entire town of Mashpee, MA will hold their fall Town Meeting on Monday, October 19. At that time, the voters will decide whether to pass a “pit bull” ordinance.
The Town Meeting will be held at 7:00 PM at Mashpee High School, 500 Old Barnstable Rd.
Mashpee bylaw targets pit bull owners
By MATTHEW M. BURKE
mburke@capecodonline.com
October 18, 2009 2:00 AMMASHPEE — Across the country, pit bull bylaws are as controversial as the breed itself. That may be daunting news for Mashpee, where a hotly contested article restricting pit bull ownership is on tomorrow night’s town meeting warrant.[...]
Full article retrieved 10/18/09 from http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091018/NEWS/910180325/-1/NEWSMAP
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Posted in BSL Proposed, Massachusetts
Tagged animal control, breed specific, breed specific legislation, community, council, dangerous, dog, meeting, ordinance, pit bull, town
Please note, this is an opinion piece; however, there is a scarcity of news coming from Elgin regarding the proposed pit bull ban, so I will take what I can get at this point. Rumors are flying, nothing official has been presented, and city councilmembers have not gotten back to me when I request confirmation or denial of rumors (apparently, they aren’t saying much to anyone). At least one councilmember, John Prigge, refuses to listen to facts or information from anyone outside Elgin.
Previous alerts and contact info for Elgin: http://stopbsl.com/?s=elgin
Don’t ban pit bulls, residents plead
October 16, 2009
Contact Erin Calandriello at ecalandriello@scn1.com[...] At Wednesday’s Elgin City Council meeting, about 30 people showed up to protest a proposed pit bull ban by the city council. Two councilmen, John Prigge and Bob Gilliam, have openly advocated a pit bull ban.
But many residents said pit bulls aren’t bad dogs, they’re family.[...]
Full article retrieved 10/17/09 from http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/couriernews/news/talk/1827710,Town-Talk_el101609.article
Posted in BSL Proposed, Illinois
Tagged ban, breed specific legislation, city council, community, dangerous, dog, meeting, ordinance, pit bull
Previous stories on Fremont, OH: http://stopbsl.com/?s=Fremont%2C+OH
Fremont council hears opinions on pit bulls
Police chief, dog advocates weigh in
BY LESLIE BIXLER • Staff writer • October 16, 2009
FREMONT — City hall was packed Thursday night to hear Fremont police Chief Tim Wiersma, Ohio Coalition of Dog Advocates’ Jean Keating and Sandusky County’s deputy dog warden Gina Halbisen debate pit bulls.
Read the rest of the article at:
http://www.thenews-messenger.com/article/20091016/NEWS01/910160307
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Posted in BSL Proposed, Ohio
Tagged animal control, ban, breed specific legislation, city council, dog warden, forklift, pit bull, police chief, Yorkshire Terriers
Yet another story focusing on breed identification and its hazards. The story at the link has a 2-minute video, including shots of the hearing and a bit of interview with the defendant’s lawyer.
“There’s a history here of the Dog Warden’s office misclassifying dogs as Pit Bulls when they’re not Pit Bulls. Oftentimes owners don’t have the wherewithal, or they’re scared to fight for their dogs. They’re often threatened with the threat of criminal prosecution…” — Mr. Smith’s attorney
http://abclocal.go.com/wtvg/story?section=news/local&id=7066998
Another ‘vicious dog’ case in the courtroom
Thursday, October 15, 2009
The eventual focus of this case – just what is a Pit Bull?
Toledo’s Pit Bull or Vicious Dog Law has been the focus of numerous court cases, and another one is now moving through the system. The eventual focus of this case is just what is a Pit Bull?
Three dogs are being held at the warden’s office. The owner claims they’re Cane Corsos, not Pit Bulls. The dog warden disagrees. Today’s hearing was to decide if the dogs have to stay here while the case moves through the court system.
Visit the link for the full story:
http://abclocal.go.com/wtvg/story?section=news/local&id=7066998
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Posted in Breed Identification, Court Cases, Ohio, Results of BSL
Tagged animal control, ban, breed id, Breed Identification, Cane Corso, court, dog warden, hearing, owner, pit bull, vicious
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