Monthly Archives: September 2010

Bermuda: Proposal to move some breeds from “banned” to new “restricted” class

Posted on September 26, 2010 by | Comments Off

The following 23 breeds are currently banned in Bermuda: 

  • Akita
  • American Bulldog
  • American Pitbull terrier
  • American Staffordshire Terrier
  • Argentine mastiff (Dogo Argentino)
  • Aryan Molossus
  • Australian Dingo
  • Boerboel
  • Brazilian mastiff (Fila Brasileiro)
  • Bull Terrier & Miniature Bull Terrier
  • Bullmastiff
  • Cane Corso
  • Danish Broholmer
  • Dogue de Bordeaux
  • English Staffordshire Bull Terrier
  • Japanese Tosa (Tosa Inu)
  • Mastiff
  • Neopolitan Mastiff
  • Perro de Presa Canario
  • Perro de Presa Mallorquin
  • Rottweiler
  • Tibetan Mastiff
  • Wolf & Wolf Hybrid
  • All types of crossbreeds of the above mentioned dogs

    • This list of breeds cannot be considered as exhaustive. Any exotic or uncommon breed may also be refused entry despite its absence from the list above. The list will be amended as necessary.

The proposal would move some of these breeds into a new “restricted” category, which would allow the dogs in Bermuda, but with special requirements for owners. The article below contradicts itself; I cannot confirm at this time which breeds will remain banned and which are proposed to become restricted.

Bid to remove dogs from BDA’s banned breed list

Simon Jones
9/24/2010 10:36:00 AM

An overhaul of the way dogs are classified in Bermuda could be implemented within weeks. The move could see rottweilers, Staffordshire bull terriers and mastiffs taken off the banned breed list and put into a new “restricted” category. German shepherds, dobermans and Rhodesian ridgebacks would be placed into the same group. Dogs in the new category would be allowed into Bermuda but there will be additional conditions attached for keeping, licensing and breeding.

Read the rest of the article at:

http://bermudasun.bm/main.asp?SectionID=24&SubSectionID=270&ArticleID=48232

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Douglasville, GA: Ban vote delayed to October

Posted on September 23, 2010 by | Comments Off

The council will reconsider the proposed ban at its Sept. 30 legislative work session and its Oct. 4 regular voting meeting. Kudos to the many citizens who spoke out against the proposed ban and suggested reasonable breed-neutral alternatives.

Contact info for city officials:
Mickey Thompson, Mayor, mickey-thompson@ci.douglasville.ga.us
LaShun Burr Danley, Councilmember Ward 3, Post 1, danleyl@ci.douglasville.ga.us 
Samuel Davis, Councilmember Ward 3, Post 2, daviss@ci.douglasville.ga.us
Dennis McLain, Councilmember Ward 2, dennis-mclain@ci.douglasville.ga.us
Terry Miller, Councilmember Ward 5, Post 2, millert@ci.douglasville.ga.us
Roy E. Mims, Councilman Ward 5, Post 1, roy-mims@ci.douglasville.ga.us
John R. Schildroth, Mayor Pro Tem, Ward 4, john-schildroth@ci.douglasville.ga.us
Larry G. Yockey, Councilmember Ward 1, yockeyl@ci.douglasville.ga.us
William D. Osborne, City Manager, william-osborne@ci.douglasville.ga.us

Previous alerts for Douglasville: http://stopbsl.com/?s=douglasville

Supporters of pit bull ban outnumbered at council meeting

by Helen McCoy/Douglas County Sentinel Staff Writer

People responding to the city’s proposed pit bull ordinance packed the council’s chambers Monday night with those opposing it outnumbering those in support by three to one.

Read the rest of the article at: http://www.times-georgian.com/view/full_story/9610300/article-Supporters-of-pit-bull-ban-outnumbered-at-council-meeting?instance=west_ga_news

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Ypsilanti Township, MI: Breed-specific MSN proposed

Posted on September 22, 2010 by | 8 Comments

Remember, breed-specific mandatory spay/neuter is breed-specific legislation. It carries all the same flaws and moral dilemmas as any other type of breed-specific law. It is difficult to enforce, does not improve public safety, and results in the needless death of pets.

And, once you allow a municipality to identify a “pit bull” for mandatory spay/neuter (something which cannot actually be done in a fair or scientific manner), that municipality has the ability to identify a “pit bull” for additional restrictions. One resident makes a telling statement: “We’re not saying get rid of them, yet. And that’s another ordinance that could come up.”

Contact information for Ypsilanti Township: 
Township Civic Center, 7200 S. Huron River Dr., Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Online contact form: http://ytown.org/contact-us
Supervisor Brenda Stumbo, supervisor@ytown.org
Clerk Karen Lovejoy Roe, klovejoyroe@ytown.org
Treasurer Larry Doe
Trustee Jean Hall Currie
Trustee Stan Eldridge
Trustee Mike Martin
Trustee Darcus Sizemore

Next Township Board of Trustees meeting on October 5, 2010, at 7:00 PM in the Civic Center Board Room, 7200 S. Huron River Drive, Ypsilanti Township.

*NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH YPSILANTI, MI.*

YPSILANTI TWP: Officials may require spaying, neutering of pit bulls

Published: Wednesday, September 22, 2010
By Adrienne Ziegler
Heritage Newspapers

Ypsilanti Township is considering a change to their code of ordinances that would require all pit bulls to be spayed or neutered by Jan. 1, 2011.

According to the language of the new law, pit bull owners found in violation of the ordinance would be guilty of a criminal misdemeanor punishable by not more than a $500 fine and/or imprisonment for not more than 90 days.

Read the rest of the article at:

http://www.heritage.com/articles/2010/09/22/ypsilanti_courier/news/doc4c9a1c206f7f2775208129.txt

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Hannibal, MO: Proposed BSL dropped

Posted on September 22, 2010 by | 1 Comment

Positive changes can happen when people suggest alternatives to BSL. “It’s almost mind-boggling, all the suggestions” Davis received after rumors of a possible ban on pit bull dogs spread through the city, the chief said.

Previous alert for Hannibal: http://stopbsl.com/2010/07/21/hannibal-mo-whispers-of-bsl-possible-breed-ban/

Hannibal council looks to dangerous dogs, properties, parking

Published: 9/22/2010 | Updated: 9/22/2010
By MARY POLETTI
Herald-Whig Staff Writer

HANNIBAL, Mo. — Davis’ revisions to the dog ordinance will revamp the law for the first time in 20 years and head off — for now — the possibility of a breed-specific dog ban in Hannibal.

Read the rest of the article at:

http://www.whig.com/story/news/Hannibal-City-Council-092210

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Massachusetts SB 406 now S2172 (would prohibit BSL in MA)

Posted on September 22, 2010 by | 3 Comments

Massachusetts S406 is now S2172. It is currently sitting in the House Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling.

If passed, this bill would prohibit municipalities in Massachusetts from declaring dogs dangerous based on breed.

Tracking page and text for S2172: http://www.malegislature.gov/Bills/Details/7814

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Texas: Statewide BSL to be proposed in 2011

Posted on September 22, 2010 by | 12 Comments

Texans, if you have not signed the Texas petition against BSL, which will be presented to state lawmakers in January, NOW is the time: http://love-a-bull.org/resources/bsl/petition/

Mother hoping to create new law for pit bulls in TX

Posted: Sep 21, 2010 10:05 PM CDT

TYLER, LA (KSLA) – The family is drafting “Justin’s Law.” It’s legislation that would make owners of dangerous breeds responsible for preventing attacks.

Attorneys hope to draft legislation of “Justin’s Law” to lawmakers in 30 days to file before the next legislative session in January.

Read the rest of the article at:

http://www.ksla.com/Global/story.asp?S=13195227

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Douglasville, GA: Breed ban to be considered, Sept 20

Posted on September 20, 2010 by | Comments Off

Update 9/21: The vote on this proposal has been delayed. I will post notice if I hear more.

Douglasville city council will meet to discuss and possibly adopt a ban on “pit bulls” tonight, Sept 20, at 7:30 PM at City Hall, Council Chambers, 6695 Church Street.

Tonight’s agenda item G:

G. Item 20-10-48 – Adopt an ordinance to enact Article XII of Chapter 18 of the City Code to regulate the keeping of pit bull dogs.

Contact info for city officials:
Mickey Thompson, Mayor, mickey-thompson@ci.douglasville.ga.us
LaShun Burr Danley, Councilmember Ward 3, Post 1, danleyl@ci.douglasville.ga.us 
Samuel Davis, Councilmember Ward 3, Post 2, daviss@ci.douglasville.ga.us
Dennis McLain, Councilmember Ward 2, dennis-mclain@ci.douglasville.ga.us
Terry Miller, Councilmember Ward 5, Post 2, millert@ci.douglasville.ga.us
Roy E. Mims, Councilman Ward 5, Post 1, roy-mims@ci.douglasville.ga.us
John R. Schildroth, Mayor Pro Tem, Ward 4, john-schildroth@ci.douglasville.ga.us
Larry G. Yockey, Councilmember Ward 1, yockeyl@ci.douglasville.ga.us
William D. Osborne, City Manager, william-osborne@ci.douglasville.ga.us

Previous alerts for Douglasville: http://stopbsl.com/?s=douglasville

City Proposes Pit Bull Ban

Posted: 3:52 pm EDT September 19, 2010

DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. — Douglasville could become the first city in the state to ban ownership of pit bulls.

Read the rest of the article at: http://www.wsbtv.com/news/25074349/detail.html

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