Des Moines, IA: “Vicious pit bulls” okayed for adoption

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In Des Moines, all “pit bulls” are subject to “vicious dog” regulations. While I am always supportive of efforts to save the lives of innocent dogs, I find it extremely hypocritical that Des Moines is saying all “pit bulls” are vicious (per the law), and also saying not all “pit bulls” are vicious (because they are suitable for adoption).

Des Moines ordinance tweak spares some vicious dogs

By JARED STRONG • jstrong@dmreg.com • July 27, 2010

The Des Moines City Council unanimously approved Monday a change to the city’s vicious dog ordinance that would spare some of the animals from being euthanized.

Read the rest of the story here: 

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20100727/NEWS/7270366/Des-Moines-ordinance-tweak-spares-some-vicious-dogs

One Response to Des Moines, IA: “Vicious pit bulls” okayed for adoption

  1. selwyn marock South Africa

    This is good after all even Adolph Hitler and his Nazis allowed Jews to leave Germany,for a while anyway so it shows he could also show some compassion.
    In this context I find the word “Euthanise” objectionable when in fact BSL is nothing else but “Cold Blooded Murder”

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