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Just want to discuss the Boxer mix that fatally mauled someone 3 months ago that has caused Montreal to pass some of the worst legislation against dogs. Montreals law includes: Staffordshire bull terriers. American pit bull terriers. American Staffordshire terriers. Any mix with these breeds...

It's sad, but happens frequently - people dump older dogs at shelters because they're not puppies anymore. Let's follow Japan's lead and mandate care for the lifetime of dogs. At some point in our lifetime many of us will have cared for an aging pet that is no longer able to fetch a stick...

If you live in the area or know people who do, PLEASE get out and vote! or mail your ballot in today! Colorado: Aurora Residents Urged to Vote Yes to Repeal Breed Specific Legislation | Canine Chronicle In the next few weeks, residents of Aurora, Colorado, will be receiving mail-in ballots...

http://www.tmsfeatures.com/columns/pets/my-pet-world/25507289.html?articleURL=http%3A%2F%2Frss.tmsfeatures.com%2Fwebsvc-bin%2Frss_story_read.cgi%3Fresid%3D201407291930TMS_____PET_WRLD_ctnya-a_20140730 Animal behaviorists take a stand against breed-specific legislation By Steve Dale, Tribune...

Cory Smith on Effective Alternatives to Breed Discriminatory Legislation If you click the link it will bring you to the presentation as well as the audio from this great show. Effective Alternatives to Breed Discriminatory Legislation A presentation by Cory Smith, Director of Pet Protection &...

Legislation filed to allow bans on certain dogs By Julia Bruck (KFVS) - New efforts are underway that would allow all southern Illinois communities ban certain breeds of dogs. This comes as a young boy still recovers from a dog attack last summer. But not all appear in favor of the recent...

Thought people might want to watch this. I thought it was pretty good. part 1 part 2

Can anyone inform me of the laws associated with pit bull/dangerous dog breeds in Jackson Co., GA? I have just recently moved here from Ohio. I haven't even been able to register her yet---would I do that at the courthouse (that's where dog tags are obtained from my hometown)? We have an acre...

TX-RPOA E-News >From RPOA Texas Outreach and Responsible Pet Owners Alliance "Animal welfare, not animal 'rights' and, yes, there is a difference." Permission granted to crosspost. September 29, 2010 Responsible Pet Owners Alliance and RPOA Texas Outreach are prepared for an onslaught of...

Vet keeps track of animal-related legislation By Mary Madewell Published July 12, 2010 A 40-year career veterinarian from Paris is one of six members of the National Veterinarians Association Political Action Committee. The group has as its purpose to keep an ear to the ground about what’s...

I've attended another council meeting in Sterling Heights, MI after two very publicized pit bull issues. We need local residents to please come and attend these meetings. I can't do it on my own. I need your help. Here's some of the articles from the issues. Warren bicyclist attacked by...

After almost six years of costly enforcement of breed specific legislation, (BSL) Italy has lifted its breed ban and is replacing it with a law that will hold owners accountable for their dogs. In September of 2003, Italy placed into effect laws that banned or restricted 92 breeds including not...

Breed Specific Legislation From killing innocent animals to banding Pit Bulls. BSL which is also known as Breed Specific Legislation, is a Legislation that targets specific breeds of dogs (mainly "Pit Bulls" and "Pit Bull types") because they supposedly inherent dangerous habits such as...

The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] St. Germain HB No. 219...

Help us Floridians out!! March 2, 2010 Important alert: SB 1276, the bill that seeks to remove the ban against BSL in Florida, will be given a hearing on March 4, 2010 at 1 PM in the Senate Community Affairs Committee. Try to attend this hearing and if you can not, it is imperative that you...

Breed Specific Legislation Costs Tax Payers Millions

After almost six years of costly enforcement of breed specific legislation, (BSL) Italy has lifted its breed ban and is replacing it with a law that will hold owners accountable for their dogs. In September of 2003, Italy placed into effect laws that banned or restricted 92 breeds including not...

The Monthly National Legislation Report is published once a month listing available reports of dog and animal legislation in all States and other countries. Compiled By: Ken Sondej ([email protected]) & Linda D. Witouski ([email protected]) Copyright © 2008, The Monthly National Legislation...

Patterson introduces dangerous dog bill in reaction to SeaTac pit bull attack Wednesday, June 24, 2009 Responding to a vicious attack on a 72-year old SeaTac woman by two pit bulls, King County Councilwoman Julia Patterson has introduced legislation restricting owners of dangerous dogs. Last...