Monthly Archives: April 2010

Brampton, Ontario, Canada: Dog seizures not isolated

Posted on April 23, 2010 by | Comments Off

Previous info on Brampton: http://stopbsl.com/?s=brampton

Dog seizures not isolated

PAM DOUGLAS
Apr 22, 2010 – 11:09 AM

Brittany and Rambo are safely home once again, but The Brampton Guardian has learned this isn’t the first time a previously legally licensed dog has been seized from a Brampton home without a warrant, and owner-offered proof that they are not “pitbulls” rejected by city animal shelter workers.

[...] Peel Health statistics show there has been no corresponding drop in reported dog bites in Brampton since the ban was put in place.

Article retrieved 4/23/10 from http://www.bramptonguardian.com/news/article/803925–dog-seizures-not-an-isolated-case

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Laurel, MS: BSL passes first reading (multiple breeds)

Posted on April 22, 2010 by | 2 Comments

Thanks to Jodi for this alert.

If the proposed ordinance passes a second reading, the following breeds will be automatically considered “vicious” dogs, subject to special restrictions, in the city of Laurel: “American Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Pit Bull Terrier [sic], American Staffordshire Terrier, Rottweiler Breed Standard, Doberman Pinscher Breed Standard and Chow Chow Breed Standard.”

The ordinance has passed a first reading but must have a second reading before it can become law.

Contact information for Laurel city officials:

City of Laurel, 401 North 5th Avenue, Laurel, MS 39440
City Clerk Mary Ann Hess, maryannhess@laurelms.com

City Council Clerks councilclerk@laurelms.com
(601) 428-6444
Fax (601) 428-6417
Sharon King, Council Clerk, sharonking@laurelms.com
Elizabeth Raybourn, Deputy Council Clerk, elizabethrayborn@laurelms.com

Mayor Melvin Mack, mayor@laurelms.com
Office: (601) 428-6401
Fax: (601) 428-6403

Ward 1, Willie Lavonne Evans
Ward 2, Tony Wheat
Ward 3, Tony Thaxton
Ward 4, George Carmichael
Ward 5, Manuel L. Jones
Ward 6, Johnny Magee
Ward 7, Trey Chinn

City officials move towards tougher dog ordinance

By Eloria Newell James, community@leadercall.com Laurel Leader-Call
April 22, 2010

LAUREL — [...] The Laurel City Council unanimously agreed to approve an order calling for tougher laws regarding animals in the City of Laurel.

[...] “No person shall keep, own, maintain, use or have in such person’s possession or n premises, within the city, any vicious animal, unless such animal is within a securely fenced area, secured building, or under immediate control of the owner,” the proposed ordinance states. “Specific breeds of dogs are hereby determined to be vicious animals … American Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Rottweiler Breed Standard, Doberman Pinscher Breed Standard and Chow Chow Breed Standard.”

Article retrieved 4/22/10 from http://leadercall.com/local/x1687720589/City-officials-move-towards-tougher-dog-ordinance

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Virginia: HB 281 update: Amendment ruled “not germane”

Posted on April 22, 2010 by | 1 Comment

Virginia HB 281 was amended by the governor to prohibit animal control facilities and humane societies from euthanizing dogs based on their breed.

The Speaker of the House has ruled the amendment “not germane,” meaning not relevant to the bill. Amendments must pass the “germane-ness requirement” to be approved. It is not clear at this time what will happen next, but this ruling suggests the bill will not move forward with the governor’s amendment.

Tracking for HB 281: http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?ses=101&typ=bil&val=hb281&Submit2=Go

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Streator, IL: Pit bulls no longer singled out by Streator ordinance

Posted on April 22, 2010 by | Comments Off

Pit bulls no longer singled out by Streator ordinance

By Greg Stanmar | gregstanmar@comcast.net | Posted: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 9:40 pm

STREATOR — Pit bulls will no longer be singled out by the animal control ordinance, the City Council decided in a unanimous vote Wednesday.

Article retrieved 4/22/10 from http://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/government-and-politics/article_961beaae-4db8-11df-9db8-001cc4c002e0.html

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Toledo, OH: “Pit bull” adoption approved by Humane Society

Posted on April 22, 2010 by | Comments Off

A small step forward, but state law complicates matters significantly. The Humane Society will only allow two “pit bulls” for adoption at any one time, and adopting one of these dogs costs more, takes more time, and comes with extra steps and requirements.

Pit bull adoption approved by Humane Society

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Reversing a policy in place for many years, the Toledo Area Humane Society (TAHS) has decided to begin adopting out pit bulls.

Article retrieved 4/22/10 from http://abclocal.go.com/wtvg/story?section=news/local&id=7398893

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Garfield, NJ: Ordinance would make new requirements for Garfield “pit bull” owners

Posted on April 20, 2010 by | 10 Comments

Update 4/26: Thanks to Jodi and Barb for this information. The city council has been receiving a lot of negative feedback about the proposed BSL. They will not be voting on the ordinance during the April 27 meeting. The vote is scheduled for May 11, and the proposal may no longer be breed-specific by then. I will update as I hear more.

New Jersey state law prohibits BSL. The ordinance will be voted on and may pass at the next city council meeting: April 27, 8:00 PM at City Hall.

City of Garfield, 111 Outwater Lane, Garfield, New Jersey 07026

City Manager’s Office (973) 340-2000
City Clerk (973) 340-2001
Mayor’s Office (973) 340-2439

Ordinance would make new requirements for Garfield pit bull owners

BY ERIN PATRICIA GRIFFITHS
Monday, April 19, 2010
Community News (Garfield Edition)

City of Garfield residents who own pit bulls will have to comply with new requirements or face a penalty if they do not, if an ordinance passes on final reading and adoption on April 27.

Article retrieved 4/20/10 from http://www.northjersey.com/news/bergen/91537414_Ordinance_would_make_new_requirements_for_Garfield_pit_bull_owners_.html

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Mount Holly, NC: Man proposes pit bull ban

Posted on April 19, 2010 by | 4 Comments

Thanks to Jodi for this update:

Please send your POLITE, RESPECTFUL and INFORMATIVE opposition to breed specific legislation to the city council members below.  I was unable to find direct e-mail addresses for the individual council members, however, correspondence and information may be sent via the city clerk, Amy Miller (amy.miller@mtholly.us) with a polite request to forward to each city council member, as well as the mayor, for their review.

Mayor Pro Tem David Moore
104 N. Hawthorne St., Mount Holly, NC 28120

Councilman Jim Hope
104 Stoneridge Dr., Mount Holly, NC 28120

Councilman Perry Toomey
203 Dogwood Dr., Mount Holly, NC 28120

Councilman Jerry Bishop
200 East Catawba Dr., Mount Holly, NC 28120

Councilman Bennie Brookshire
218 Rose St., Mount Holly, NC 28120

Councilwoman Carolyn Breyare
307 Eastwood Dr., Mount Holly, NC 28120

Next city council meeting April 26, 7:00 PM

Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month unless otherwise noted. The Regular Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. and the Work Session Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. All meetings are held in the Council Chambers at the Citizens Center located at 400 East Central Avenue, Mount Holly, NC 28120.

Previous alert for Mount Holly: http://stopbsl.com/?s=%22mount+holly%22

Man proposes pit bull ban

April 19, 2010 5:38 PM
Diane Turbyfill

MOUNT HOLLY — [... Todd] Young addressed Mount Holly City Council recently to propose a ban of pit bulls in the city limits.

[...] City Council will review the information submitted by Young. Planning and zoning could get involved if the issue moves forward. Jackson said he would also consult with the county about how such a restriction could be enforced.

“There’s just so much more involved with it,” said Jackson. “We’re going to look into it as fully as we can before a final decision is made.”

Article retrieved 4/19/10 from http://www.gastongazette.com/news/proposes-46178-ban-bull.html

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