I posted earlier in the week that Denver had voted out its 30-year old Pit Bull ban. I’m wondering how many jurisdictions still have bans on so-called “dangerous” breeds.
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Good day, and good dog!
More election news: Denver residents voted to end a 30-year ban on Pit Bulls! Kudos to all those who voted to overturn this prejudicial law.
(For those of you expecting a Shelter Sunday post, our picture-maker is broken. I’ll post later today if it gets fixed; otherwise, I’ll be back next Sunday with an adorable adoptable.)
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Good day, and good dog!
After years of being demonized as dangerous dogs outlawed in many municipalities by breed-specific legislation, Pit Bulls are now being sworn in as K-9 officers! What an awesome turn of events!
Video from KSAT-12 in San Antonio.
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Good day, and good dog!
At last report, a judge in Montreal had issued a 2-day stay on the enforcement of the city’s new breed-specific legislation. Now, he has extended that stay until the ASPCA’s challenge has made its way through the courts.
Continue reading More Progress in Montreal
The Montreal SPCA has asked for an injunction on the enforcement of the new breed-specific ban in Montreal. While the judge is considering their concerns, he has issued a 2-day stay. His final decision is expected on Wednesday, before the stay expires.
Watch this space.
I posted a video yesterday concerning the new pit bull ban going into effect in Montreal on October 3rd. What I didn’t mention is the effect this is having on the city’s shelters. Continue reading The Worst Part of Montreal’s Pit Bull Ban
I thought we had progressed beyond breed specific legislation, but a major metropolis in Canada – Montreal – has just passed a pit bull ban. CTV News reports there was a heated debate on the issue, but the bylaw was passed by a margin of 37 – 23. Continue reading Seriously, Montreal? A Pit Bull Ban? Say It Ain’t So!
I find it odd that both of these stories (from different sources) appeared in my Facebook feed on the same day.
Continue reading Police vs. Dogs
One of 37 photos BuzzFeed says will restore your faith in the Pit Bull.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!