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Lucas County, OH: Lucas County Commissioner wants dog warden to be fired or demoted

Lucas County Commissioner wants dog warden to be fired or demoted

By JC REINDL
BLADE STAFF WRITER

Lucas County Commissioner Ben Konop intends to urge fellow commissioners today to dismiss Dog Warden Tom Skeldon or initiate a major reorganization at the county dog pound to demote the warden and relieve him of dog adoption responsibilities.

“If you’re killing innocent dogs, I think that inherently is cause for termination,” Mr. Konop said Monday.[…]

Full article retrieved 11/10/09 from http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091110/NEWS16/911100393/-1/NEWS

Fremont, OH: Fremont council hears opinions on pit bulls

Previous stories on Fremont, OH: http://stopbsl.com/?s=Fremont%2C+OH

Fremont council hears opinions on pit bulls

Police chief, dog advocates weigh in

BY LESLIE BIXLER • Staff writer • October 16, 2009

FREMONT — City hall was packed Thursday night to hear Fremont police Chief Tim Wiersma, Ohio Coalition of Dog Advocates’ Jean Keating and Sandusky County’s deputy dog warden Gina Halbisen debate pit bulls.

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http://www.thenews-messenger.com/article/20091016/NEWS01/910160307

Toledo, OH: Another ‘vicious dog’ case in the courtroom

Yet another story focusing on breed identification and its hazards.  The story at the link has a 2-minute video, including shots of the hearing and a bit of interview with the defendant’s lawyer.

“There’s a history here of the Dog Warden’s office misclassifying dogs as Pit Bulls when they’re not Pit Bulls.  Oftentimes owners don’t have the wherewithal, or they’re scared to fight for their dogs.  They’re often threatened with the threat of criminal prosecution…” — Mr. Smith’s attorney

http://abclocal.go.com/wtvg/story?section=news/local&id=7066998

Another ‘vicious dog’ case in the courtroom

Thursday, October 15, 2009

The eventual focus of this case – just what is a Pit Bull?

Toledo’s Pit Bull or Vicious Dog Law has been the focus of numerous court cases, and another one is now moving through the system. The eventual focus of this case is just what is a Pit Bull?

Three dogs are being held at the warden’s office. The owner claims they’re Cane Corsos, not Pit Bulls. The dog warden disagrees. Today’s hearing was to decide if the dogs have to stay here while the case moves through the court system.

Visit the link for the full story:

http://abclocal.go.com/wtvg/story?section=news/local&id=7066998