Monthly Archives: August 2011

Jasper, AL: Committee recommends BSL, council to discuss Sept 6

Posted on August 21, 2011 by | 1 Comment

A Jasper committee has recommended breed-specific regulations (not a breed ban) to the council. Three breeds are confirmed to be restricted, but the specific breeds have not been publicized yet. The council is expected to read and discuss the recommended ordinance during the Sept 6 council meeting.

All alerts for Jasper: http://stopbsl.com/?s=jasper

Contact info for mayor and city council:
Mailing Address:
City of Jasper, Alabama, P. O. Box 1589, Jasper, Alabama 35502-1589
Street Address:
Jasper City Hall, 400 West 19th Street, Jasper, Alabama 35501
Phone: 205-221-2100
Mayor, sposey@jaspercity.com
City Hall, cityhall@jaspercity.com
*Individual e-mail addresses are not available for the council members. Correspondence can be sent to the City Hall e-mail address with a polite request to forward to each city council member.

Mayor: Jasper dog committee’s proposal completed

by David Lazenby

[... Jasper Mayor Sonny] Posey said he expects the matter will be discussed at the Jasper City Council’s first meeting in September, which is scheduled for Sept. 6. [...]

Although several members of the committee are still concerned about the presence of pit bulls in the city, including an individual whose wife was bitten May 25, by a dog he described as a being similar to a pit bull terrier, Posey confirmed on Friday that no breeds of dogs will be banned from city limits.

However, he said “there will be three breeds mentioned in the ordinance as proposed.”

He added “There will be some requirements in regards to those three breeds, and they will be allowed, but you’ll have to go by the ordinance or pay the consequences.” [...]

Full article retrieved 8/21/11 from http://www.mountaineagle.com/view/full_story/15094601/article-Mayor–Jasper-dog-committee%E2%80%99s-proposal-completed?

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Lisbon, IA: Breed ban to be introduced, Aug 22

Posted on August 20, 2011 by | 2 Comments

The Lisbon, Iowa city council will likely introduce an ordinance to ban “pit bulls” during the August 22 council meeting at 7:00 p.m, in council chambers, City Hall, 115 N Washington, Lisbon, IA 52253.

The city does not reportedly have any problems with “pit bulls,” and the most recent two dogs declared vicious under current law due to biting were a Labrador and a Rat Terrier. However, the council is fearful of “pit bulls” and considers the ban to be a “proactive” measure. Rottweilers are a potential future target, but apparently are not currently included in the proposed ban.

Lisbon City Hall, 115 N Washington, P.O. Box 68, Lisbon, IA 52253
Telephone: 319-455-2459
Fax: 319-455-2470

Mayor Rex Cook, RCook10672@aol.com
City Administrator Chris Yancey, lisboncityadmin@cityoflisbon-ia.gov
City Clerk Tawnia Kakacek, lisboncityclerk@cityoflisbon-ia.gov
(You may send council correspondence to the city clerk and request that it be distributed to the council.)
Council members: John Bardsley, Larry McAtee, Travis Jubeck, Lance Zerbe, Doug Kamberling

Lisbon considers pit bull ban

August 19, 2011 · Jake Krob

[...] Council members unanimously approved having city administrator Chris Yancey add to the city’s dog ordinance language from City of Rolfe, which states that it’s “unlawful to keep, board or kennel or in any way possess within the corporate limits of the city any pit bull dogs.”

Rolfe’s ordinance also clearly defines what a pit bull is, including mixed breed pit bulls and “any dog which has the appearance and characteristics of being predominantly of the breed ….”[...]

McAtee said he was for the banning of certain breeds like pit bulls and rottweiler because “these breeds are known to be the type that will lock on” if attacking someone.

Mayor Rex Cook agreed.

“A pit bull is bred for one thing – that’s fighting and killing,” he said. [...]

Full article retrieved 8/20/11 from http://www.mvlsun.com/article.php?viewID=8777

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Junction City, KY: Breed ban suggested

Posted on August 18, 2011 by | 1 Comment

Thanks to Jodi for this alert!

Junction City, Kentucky is considering a vicious dog ordinance that could target pit bulls, rottweilers, and German shepherds. Please send your POLITE, RESPECTFUL and INFORMATIVE letters in opposition to breed specific legislation to the Junction City officials via Mayor Harper’s address and/or fax number. Contact information for the individual council members is not available.

Junction City, PO Box 326, Junction City, KY 40440
Phone: (859) 854-3900
Fax: (859) 854-3900
Send an email to council members via this form: http://junctioncityky.us/contact.html

As the police chief is also researching ordinances, please direct your correspondence to him, as well:
Chief Merle Baldwin
Dept Phone: (859) 854-3900
Fax: (859) 854-3900

The city council meets the second Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. No date has been set as to when this issue will be heard again.

Junction to review vicious dog ordinance after chief’s request

By MANDY SIMPSON, msimpson@amnews.com
11:00 a.m. EDT, August 17, 2011

JUNCTION CITY — Junction City Police Chief Merle Baldwin gave the City Council an idea to sink its teeth into at Tuesday’s meeting — a possible vicious dog ordinance.

Baldwin explained several residents have asked for the city to consider such a measure, which could issue harsher punishments to dogs that attack and/or ban residents from owning certain canine breeds. He and Councilman Lloyd Bowling agreed to study the issue and bring their findings before the council at a later date. [...]

This summer, between five to 10 residents have called about threatening dogs and a possible vicious dog ordinance, which could prevent ownership of certain breeds, often including pit bulls, Rottweilers and German shepherds, he said.[...]

Full article retrieved 8/18/11 from http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/news/local/amn-junction-to-review-vicious-dog-ordinance-after-chiefs-request-20110817,0,7223606.story

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Webinar: The Calgary Model for Success

Posted on August 17, 2011 by | Comments Off

Today (Aug 17) and Friday (Aug 19), Petsmart Charities Webinars will feature “The Calgary Model for Success,” a presentation by Bill Bruce about Calgary’s effective, breed-neutral animal control bylaw.

Anyone may attend and benefit from these webinars. To find out more about what has worked in Calgary, and what can make your community safer and more humane, visit https://petsmartcharities.webex.com/ (Click the Training Center tab if necessary, then view the Upcoming tab.)

Summary of the Webinar, from Petsmart Charities:

The animal control bylaw in Calgary, Alberta, Canada has been hailed by many as a HUGE success. While other cities and provinces in Canada are banning breeds, Calgary is choosing education program and stronger enforcement. Pet owners in Calgary have a support system that addresses their needs before they become a problem. They have a mandatory licensing program for both cats and dogs which has provided the funds to help even more animals. The program has also lowered the number of impounded animals, increased owner return rates, lowered the euthanasia rates and lowered the number of fines for bylaw infractions! In this webinar, Bill Bruce of The City of Calgary Animal Services will share with you the steps he and his organization took to bring his community such a successful program, and the impact it had on animals’ lives in that community.

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City of Sonoma, CA: Councilmember to push for BSL or ban

Posted on August 17, 2011 by | 3 Comments

**Not to be confused with Sonoma County, CA**

Sonoma council member Joanne Sanders has asked city staff to research the possibility of breed-specific regulations or a ban on “pit bulls.” California state law prohibits municipalities from passing breed-specific laws, with the exception of breed-specific mandatory spay/neuter. City staff is therefore likely to suggest breed-specific MSN.

Please note that breed-specific MSN, like any breed-specific law, targets dogs based on their looks, and has all the flaws and quandaries of any law based solely on a dog’s appearance. Breed-specific laws of any kind, including BS-MSN, are not an ethical or effective solution.

Contact information for Sonoma City Council
City Council, City of Sonoma, No. 1 The Plaza, Sonoma CA 95476
City Clerk: (707) 933-2216
Steve Barbose, sbarbose@vom.com
Ken Brown, ken@bearflagsocialclub.com
Laurie Gallian, lauriegallian@comcast.net
Joanne Sanders, cityhall@sonomacity.org
Tom Rouse, SonomaRouse@gmail.com

Email block for cut and paste
sbarbose@vom.com; ken@bearflagsocialclub.com; lauriegallian@comcast.net; cityhall@sonomacity.org; SonomaRouse@gmail.com

The regular meetings of the Sonoma City Council are held on the first and third Mondays of each month at 6:00 PM. Next council meeting: September 7.

Council agendas: http://www.sonomacity.org/default.aspx?PageId=50

Sonoma councilwoman wants crackdown on pit bulls

By DEREK MOORE, THE PRESS DEMOCRAT
Published: Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 5:13 p.m.

A Sonoma councilwoman said she wants the city to reconsider regulating pit bulls and other dog breeds after a pregnant Pacifica woman was mauled to death last week by her family pet.

Joanne Sanders asked city staff at Monday’s City Council meeting to research options for regulating what she called vicious dogs.

In an interview Tuesday, Sanders said she personally supports banning pit bulls within city limits.

“I think pit bulls are a great start,” she said.

Sanders said the city previously considered but failed to enact legislation regulating certain dog breeds. [...]

Full article retrieved 8/17/11 from http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20110816/ARTICLES/110819595?Title=Sonoma-councilwoman-wants-crackdown-on-pit-bulls&tc=ar

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Marinette, WI update: Breed ban proposal nixed

Posted on August 11, 2011 by | Comments Off

Several attendees of yesterday’s Marinette Public Safety and Code Enforcement Committee meeting have reported that the committee voted against a proposed breed ban. The proposal is unlikely to move forward.

The committee also stated an interest in enforcing or strengthening the breed-neutral dog ordinances they already have in place.

Thanks to the many people who took the time to update StopBSL on Marinette, including Cindi and the Lakeshore Bully Club.

All alerts for Marinette: http://stopbsl.com/?s=marinette

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Fontana, CA: Breed-specific MSN passed

Posted on August 11, 2011 by | 1 Comment

This appears to be a case of “the county did it, so we should too.” California state law prohibits municipalities from passing breed-specific laws, except for breed-specific mandatory spay/neuter.

Although it is a done deal, if you wish to contact the mayor and council, you can find their contact information here: http://www.fontana.org/Directory.aspx?did=3

Fontana enacts new pit bull law

Jim Steinberg, Staff Writer
Posted: 08/10/2011 06:32:02 PM PDT

FONTANA – The City council, by a 5-0 vote, has passed an ordinance requiring all owners of pit bulls and pit bull mixed breed to spay or neuter their dog before it reaches the age of four months.

The ordinance mirrors a law San Bernardino County enacted several years ago and adopted by many area cities.[...]

Full article retrieved 8/11/11 from http://www.sbsun.com/news/ci_18656650

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