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Springfield, MO: Task force forming to discuss animal issues, possible BSL repeal
Thanks to Jodi at Bless the Bullys for this update! Springfield, MO, has had BSL since 2006. The pit bull ordinance has not been successful at reducing dog bites, but it has resulted in the death of over 1,500 dogs. Occasionally, the city council has considered … Continue reading
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Posted in Missouri, Proposal to Repeal
Tagged animal control, breed specific legislation, city council, dog, meeting, ordinance, pit bull
Springfield, MO: Stats don’t back up claims of BSL success
You can file Springfield as another failed “success.” Animal control claims their BSL for “pit bull” owners, passed in 2006, has reduced vicious dog bites. The actual statistics, however, don’t support that assertion. According to the news article below, Springfield has … Continue reading
Posted in Missouri, Results of BSL
Tagged animal control, breed specific legislation, city council, committee, dangerous, dog, ordinance, pit bull
Springfield, MO: Committee to review BSL
Thanks, Jodi, for this alert! The Springfield, Missouri city council is set to review its ordinance related to pit bulls. The issue has been assigned to the council’s Plans and Policies Committee. Please take a moment to encourage the committee … Continue reading
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Posted in Missouri, Results of BSL
Tagged animal control, breed specific legislation, city council, committee, dangerous, dog, meeting, ordinance, pit bull
Springfield, MO: City discusses current pit bull law
Springfield has BSL for “pit bull” owners (passed in 2006). It is unclear what, if anything, Springfield City Council will do regarding the ordinance. Contact the city council: citycouncil@springfieldmo.gov All alerts for Springfield, MO: http://stopbsl.com/?s=%22springfield%2C+mo%22 Animal treatment under review Pit bull, shelter ordinances are … Continue reading
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Posted in Missouri, Results of BSL
Tagged ban, breed specific legislation, city council, dangerous, dog, meeting, ordinance, pit bull
Springfield, MO: City council keeps rule on killing pit bulls
I guess they aren’t worried about lawsuits from people who are bitten by other types of dogs that were transferred to rescue groups. City Council keeps Springfield rule on killing pit bulls SPRINGFIELD — The city council turned down a … Continue reading
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Posted in Missouri, Results of BSL
Tagged animal, breed specific legislation, city council, meeting, ordinance, pit bull, shelter
Springfield, MO: Pit bull adoption proposal to be discussed, April 6, 7 PM
Springfield has a pit bull ban in place. Though the shelter is not required to do so, it is euthanizing all impounded, unreclaimed pit bulls and will not send the dogs to rescue groups for adoption outside the city. City … Continue reading
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Posted in Community Initiatives, Missouri, Results of BSL
Tagged animal control, ban, breed specific legislation, city council, dog, humane society, meeting, ordinance, pit bull, shelter
Springfield, MO: City Council tables pit bull adoption proposal
City Council tables pit bull adoption proposal By Wes Johnson wjohnson@news-leader.com March 24, 2009 A proposal to let animal rescue groups save salvageable pit bulls from the city pound – and adopt them out at least 100 miles away – … Continue reading
Posted in Community Initiatives, Insurance, Missouri, Results of BSL
Tagged adoption, animal control, breed specific legislation, community, dog, Insurance, pit bull, rescue, shelter
