Wisconsin Looks To Ban Felons From Owning Vicious Dogs
My first question would be, “what exactly constitutes a vicious dog? Are we back to breed specific legislation?” — Kenn A bill being circulated by Senator Dave Hansen of Green Bay, Wisconsin would make it a misdemeanor for someone convicted of a violent or drug-related felony to own a dog that has been declared vicious […]
Judge Rules Belfast Dog, Lennox Put Down For Looking Like Pit Bill
Just got word from Belfast that the Judge in Lennox case, which went to court today, has ruled that he be put down. And appeal is being filed. The fight is not over. Also, in the, “how to kick you when you are down” segment, the Belfast Council wants payment for all the inhumane care […]
Oklahoma Supreme Court Overturns Pit Bull Ban
Score one for the Pit Bulls! Jerry Stuckey, of Midwest City, Oklahoma, had been fighting for years to save his family’s Bull Terriers. This week a state supreme court ruling ends the long legal battle. The dispute centered on a now defunct Midwest City ordinance that banned dogs with “pit” or “bull” in their names […]
Aurora, Colorado Considers Relaxing Pit Bull Ban
It’s time for these towns across America that ban Pit Bulls to stop these ridiculous laws and join us in the 21st century. What do you think? — Kenn Her name is Precious and she is disabled combat Marine Allen Grider’s therapy pet who helps him cope with his post-traumatic stress disorder. But in November […]
Pit Bull Released From Broward County, Florida's “Death Row” After 2 Years
By Elaine Furst For Dog Files Mercedes, the final dog sitting on Broward County’s canine “death row“, was released to her owners Friday after the pit bull’s two year wait for freedom finally ended. Mercedes’ trouble started in 2008 when she got loose in her Fort Lauderdale Victoria Park neighborhood and killed Stan Peter’s 10-year […]
Jen McNamara Talks Pit Bull Stereotyping
Friend of the Dog Files, Jen McNamara gave a great talk at the Ignite South Dakota conference about Pit Bull stereotyping and the difference between a companion dog and a resident dog. Check it out below and also check out Jen and her family in Dog Files Episode 12: Pit Proud: The History Of The […]
AP-Petside Polls Say It's The Owner, Not The Dog That's The Issue!
By SUE MANNING For The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — The majority of American pet owners believe a well-trained dog is safe – even if it comes from one of the “bully breeds.” Some dog breeds, such as pit bulls or Rottweilers, are considered truly dangerous by 28 percent of American pet owners, but an […]
Kirksville, Missouri Citizens Speak Out Against Pit Bull Ban
by Eden Derby for heartlandconnection.com KIRKSVILLE, MO — The air was thick with emotion in Kirksville Monday night at a public meeting about the city’s proposed Dangerous Animal Ordinance. The proposal would ban full or mixed breed pit bulls within the Kirksville city limits. Two city employees were there to speak on behalf of staff, […]
Bully Breed Lovers Take On Douglasville's Proposed Pit Bull Ban
By Carly Stewart for clatl.com ATLANTA – You go to the pound. You find the cutest dog on the planet sitting in one of the cages, staring up at you with baleful eyes. You adopt this dog, love this dog, train this dog. She becomes part of your family. One day, a dog of the […]