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Marinette, WI update: Breed ban proposal nixed

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 … Continue reading

Marinette, WI: Committee to meet, may recommend breed ban, Aug 10

Thanks to Kathy for this Marinette update! In July, the Marinette, WI, Public Safety and Code Enforcement Committee wrote up a proposal to ban ”pit bulls.” Their decision to advance the ordinance to council was delayed by public protest. The Committee will again discuss and … Continue reading

Marinette, WI: Council committee proposes breed ban

Thanks to Tiffany for the heads up about Marinette! Marinette, WI, Public Safety and Code Enforcement Committee has written up a proposed ordinance to ban ”pit bulls”; the committee considered the proposal during a meeting today. The committee has decided to perform additional research … Continue reading

U.S. Marines: Two of 85 dogs ousted from base for aggressiveness

Previous info on SC Marine base ban and temperament testing: http://stopbsl.com/?s=marine Ironically, only 2% of the banned dogs on the base proved, through temperament testing, to actually pose a danger. The other 98% of “aggressive”-type dogs were shown to be safe family pets. … Continue reading

Parris Island, S.C. Marine housing: ASPCA to perform behavior evals on banned breeds

The Marines have banned certain breeds of dogs from base housing (see previous alerts here: http://stopbsl.com/?s=marines). However, some bases are providing waivers for banned dogs already on base. This base in S.C. will provide waivers to residents whose dogs pass the … Continue reading

U.S. Marine Corps: “Pit bulls,” Rottweilers, and wolf hybrids banned from base housing

Although this article is geared toward Beaufort, SC-area residents, the Marine Corps orders apply to all U.S. Marine Corps base housing. Marine Corps puts certain dog breeds on a short leash when living on base By PATRICK DONOHUE pdonohue@beaufortgazette.com Published … Continue reading

U.S. Marine Corps: Proposal would ban some dogs from base housing

Contact 1st Lt. Brian Block, Marine Corps Headquarters: 1st Lt. Brian Block  Headquarters Marine Corps, The Pentagon, Arlington, Va. (703) 614-4309 brian.block@usmc.mil Proposal would ban some dogs from base housing By Trista Talton – Staff writer Posted : Monday Aug … Continue reading