The city codes in Emmetsburg, Iowa deem Pitbulls to be dangerous dogs. City residents Andrea and Jeremy Bowman have a dog in Emmetsburg who may be part Pitbull (the dog is a mixed breed and those breeds are in dispute). I want to make clear at this point there is no mention of allegations of … Continue reading WANTED: Common Sense in Emmetsburg, IA
Category: breed specific legislation
IA Councilman’s "Vicious" Dog Stolen
If you've been following the story of Sioux City, IA Councilman Aaron Rochester, you know that he's been an advocate for banning Pitbulls and that his Lab recently bit someone. The councilman tried to appeal the ruling that the dog is "vicious" and must be killed under the law - cos you know, it's not … Continue reading IA Councilman’s "Vicious" Dog Stolen
Jane You Ignorant Slut!
A 10 year old boy was killed in Rusk Co, TX after being bitten by two Pitbulls last month. From what I gather reading the news stories, the area apparently had no leash law and the dogs were roaming unsupervised. A terrible and preventable tragedy.The two dogs were killed by the county and charges are … Continue reading Jane You Ignorant Slut!
The Power of Failure
Ontario, Canada is going to keep on killing Pitbulls - legally. The Supreme Court will not hear an appeal seeking to overturn the province's breed ban. Pitbull advocates are going to keep going. Loudoun Co, VA is going to continue legally killing Pitbulls too. The plaintiffs in the recent court case challenging the ban on … Continue reading The Power of Failure
Collateral Damage
There seems to be a continuous supply of "Pitbull set on fire" stories in the news. Like most other severe cruelty cases, I try to avoid them. We all have our limits.But the story of Phoenix, a female Pitbull in Baltimore who was saved when hero police officer Syreeta Teel saw her in flames and … Continue reading Collateral Damage
Indianapolis BSL "Tabled" but Still Kicking
As I blogged last month, Indy was considering a bill discriminating against Pitbulls and low income owners. Council member Mike Speedy has a letter to the editor in the IndyStar which begins:I continue to work diligently on the now-tabled At-Risk Dog proposal because the risk of being mauled or killed by a dog in our … Continue reading Indianapolis BSL "Tabled" but Still Kicking
Colorado Dog Bites: July 2007 – July 2008
A comprehensive study of reported dog bites over a one year period in that state of CO yields some unsurprising results:1. Most dogs don't bite.2. Any dog can bite, regardless of breed.3. Loose dogs contribute significantly to bite stats.4. Unsupervised children left with dogs are at risk for bites.These are all common sense findings to … Continue reading Colorado Dog Bites: July 2007 – July 2008
Holding Ourselves Accountable: Confinement
It seems like I come across this type of story fairly regularly: one starting out with a pet Pitbull and from there, everything goes wrong. This one is from San Antonio, TX:After repeated instances of pit bulls running loose from a home in the 8400 block of Timber Mill, at least 20 residents have signed … Continue reading Holding Ourselves Accountable: Confinement
Tidbits from Friday Reading
Be kind to animals - for profit!Ohio State University says their research shows that farm animals who are handled gently are better producers:"The idea behind animal welfare education is to turn people's negative behaviors -- kicking, hitting, shouting -- into positive behaviors -- walking slowly, talking calmly and being more physically gentle." The university recently … Continue reading Tidbits from Friday Reading
Op-Ed Calls for Reversal of FL Ban on BSL
An editorial (with poll) in the Orlando Sentinel starts out like this:Spike is gone, mauled to death earlier this month by a pit bull on the loose.The little Dachshund was the latest casualty of an out-of-control breed whose irresponsible owners are letting their animals terrorize dogs and people alike.It's all downhill from there. The piece … Continue reading Op-Ed Calls for Reversal of FL Ban on BSL
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