Monthly Archives: April 2010

Brampton, Ontario, Canada: Dogs freed, ruled not “pit bulls”

Posted on April 19, 2010 by | 1 Comment

Previous alerts about Brampton: http://stopbsl.com/?s=brampton

The sad part is that despite the ruling that these dogs are not “pit bulls,” despite no complaints from the public about the dogs, and despite the city’s own veterinarian saying the dogs are friendly, the city has still designated both dogs “potentially dangerous.” Why?

This is a city that cannot lose gracefully and admit they were wrong.

Dogs freed, ruled not pitbulls

Pam Douglas
Apr 19, 2010 – 3:26 PM

[...] An independent veterinarian has ruled Brittany and Rambo are not pitbulls, which means after 97 days in the pound, the two dogs are finally home.

[...] Despite the vet’s ruling, as part of the agreement with the city, the owners had to agree to allow the dogs to be designated “potentially dangerous” and they must wear muzzles when out in public.

Article retrieved 4/19/10 from http://www.bramptonguardian.com/news/article/802381–dogs-freed-ruled-not-pitbulls

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Posted in Breed Identification, Canada, Results of BSL

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West Baton Rouge Parish, LA: Animal control ordinance passes without BSL

Posted on April 19, 2010 by | Comments Off

Previous alert for West Baton Rouge Parish: http://stopbsl.com/?s=west+baton+rouge

WBR strengthens animal control ordinance

By Rachel Frost
Source: WBRZ
Updated: April 9, 2010 5:49 PM

West Baton Rouge Parish Council voted 7-2 Thursday to strengthen its animal control ordinance.

The new ordinance does not specifically list dog breeds, instead it focuses on dog behavior.

Article retrieved 4/19/10 from http://www.wbrz.com/news/wbr-strengthens-animal-control-ordinance/

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City of Elkhart, IN: No BSL in ordinance to be voted on Monday

Posted on April 19, 2010 by | 1 Comment

Previous alerts for Elkhart: http://stopbsl.com/?s=elkhart
*Not to be confused with Elkhart County, IN*

Finally, an Elkhart animal ordinance

Posted: 6:45 PM Apr 16, 2010
Reporter: Nick McGurk
Email Address: nick.mcgurk@wndu.com

For months, the city of Elkhart has been grappling with animal control issues – many of them related to pit bulls. After all that time, the Elkhart Common Council will vote on an ordinance Monday night.

Still, the ordinance doesn’t mention pit bulls – and it doesn’t ban any specific breed of animals.

Article retrieved 4/19/10 from http://www.wndu.com/localnews/headlines/91095379.html

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Eupora, MS: BSL passed (multiple breeds)

Posted on April 16, 2010 by | Comments Off

Previous alert for Eupora: http://stopbsl.com/?s=eupora

The article doesn’t provide many details regarding the ordinance passed last week. However, unless significant amendments were made to the proposed ordinance since I last spoke with the city clerk a few hours before the council meeting, it contains language that regulates and/or bans the ownership of SEVERAL breeds of dogs. To my knowledge and per the city clerk, the only amendment to the ordinance on April 5 was with respect to the insurance requirement. The breed specific language had not been removed.

Jodi Preis
Bless the Bullys
www.blessthebullys.com

Board okays dog law

by By Russell Hood
The Webster Progress-Times

The Eupora Board of Aldermen has given final approval to a dog and animal control ordinance. It did so April 5 following a public hearing in the Community Center.[...]

Article retrieved 4/16/10 from http://www.websterprogresstimes.com/view/full_story/7089380/article-Board-okays-dog–law?instance=websterhome_news_right

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Hastings, New Zealand: Town wants all pit bulls destroyed

Posted on April 16, 2010 by | Comments Off

Contact Hastings District Council: council@hdc.govt.nz

http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/town-wants-all-pit-bulls-destroyed-3468561

Town wants all pit bulls destroyed

Published: 7:37AM Friday April 16, 2010
Source: NZPA

[...] Mayor Lawrence Yule wants banned dogs put down based on their appearance and without proof of being a danger, as happens in Britain.

The pit bull terrier, Japanese tosa, dogo Argentino, and fila Braziliero breeds are all on Britain’s list of banned breeds.

[...] Acknowledging that New Zealand law does not allow such a move, Yule says the government will be lobbied to follow Britain’s example.

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Ohio HB 79 update: Groups, owners push for change in Ohio’s ‘vicious’ dog law

Posted on April 15, 2010 by | 1 Comment

Previous alerts for HB 79: http://stopbsl.com/?s=%22hb+79%22

Thanks to everyone who spoke out at the meeting or communicated with the committee members. I believe the next step is a third hearing and/or a vote on the bill. Nothing is scheduled yet. Here’s a great recap of the hearing by HELP FIDO: http://helpfido.blogspot.com/2010/04/end-discrimination-ohio-house-bill-79.html

Groups, owners push for change in Ohio’s ‘vicious’ dog law

By JIM PROVANCE
BLADE COLUMBUS BUREAU CHIEF
Article published April 15, 2010

COLUMBUS – Dog owners and animal-rights groups yesterday urged lawmakers to rid Ohio of its distinction of being the only state that automatically brands dogs similar to ”pit bulls” as “vicious” by virtue of their existence.[...]

Article retrieved 4/15/10 from http://toledoblade.com/article/20100415/NEWS24/4150355/0/NEWS16

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Brampton, Ontario, Canada: Vet to decide Brampton dogs’ fate

Posted on April 15, 2010 by | Comments Off

“Pooches or pit bulls?” Since when were “pit bulls” not pooches?

Previous alerts for Brampton: http://stopbsl.com/?s=brampton

Pooches or pit bulls? Vet to decide Brampton dogs’ fate

Owners want ordeal to be over, lawyer says

Published On Wed Apr 14 2010
Madeleine White Staff Reporter

The owners of two dogs being held by the city of Brampton have agreed to bring in an independent veterinarian to determine whether or not their pooches are pit bulls.[...]

Article retrieved 4/15/10 from http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/795478–pooches-or-pit-bulls-vet-to-decide-brampton-dogs-fate

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Posted in Canada, Court Cases, Results of BSL

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