All posts tagged "breed specific legislation"
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2.2KBSL: Breed LawDenver Council Vote to Lift Pit Bull Ban— Will Mayor Hancock Sign?
For Denver, the fight to end breed-specific legislation isn’t quite over yet. Although the Denver City Council voted 7-to-4 Monday in favor...
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4.7KAbout BreedsHow Do I Get Homeowners Insurance When I Have a Restricted Dog Breed?
By Hippo Insurance According to the American Pet Products Association, there are nearly 90 million pet dogs in the United States. For most...
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6.3K2BSL: Breed LawNew Washington Law Will End Breed-Specific Bans
Currently, 27 cities across the state of Washington have breed-specific bans in place, most commonly restricting residents from owning Pit Bulls. Under...
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4.4K2BSL: Breed LawKentucky City Considers Mandatory “Dog Attack” Insurance for Pit Bull Owners
The Northern Kentucky city of Taylor Mill is considering an ordinance that would require owners of pit bulls to carry insurance to...
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7.7K13About BreedsThe Real Truth About Pit Bulls
Pit Bulls are very strong, that’s true. But that’s not a crime. That doesn’t negate how sweet and lovable they are. We...
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15.5K4BSL: Breed LawKentucky Community Bans 11 Different Dog Breeds
Residents living in a Kentucky neighborhood were notified last week that, regardless of their demeanor, personality, or history of aggression, 11 different...
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7.0KBSL: Breed LawHooray! Montreal is Officially Ending it’s Ban on Pit Bulls
One year after enacting a wide ban on pit bulls, Montreal’s newly elected mayor will officially end the ban and welcome ALL...
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4.5KBSL: Breed LawMontreal’s Newly Elected Mayor Promises to Repeal Pit Bull Ban
Montreal’s municipal election results proved that animal lovers DO have a voice – and that voice was heard loud and clear when Valérie...
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9.2K6BSL: Breed LawSpringfield, Missouri Lawmakers Approve Citywide Pit Bull Ban
In the very month that supporters and advocates celebrate pit bull awareness, lawmakers in Springfield, Missouri are taking a stand against the...
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9.1K2BSL: Breed LawVictory for Dogs! Breed Specific Legislation is Now Banned in Delaware
In a major victory for dogs and dog lovers in Delaware, breed specific legislation, or BSL, has now been banned statewide. On...
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341.5K146Front Page News
The Sometimes Surprising But Totally True Nature of Pit Bulls
Breed Specific Legislation (or BSL) is still very common and widespread across the country. Proponents of BSL say Pit Bulls have inherent...
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7.4K1About Breeds
Breed Specific Legislation & The Truth About Pit Bulls
by Jane Bowers BA, CPDT-KA, CABC While the term ‘pit bull’ is often used to describe a group of dogs consisting of ...
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19.3K13BSL: Breed Law
HB 313: New Bill Would Discourage Dog Adoptions if Passed
House Bill 313 will soon cross the desks of Georgia representatives that, if passed, would discourage dog adoptions by requiring that every rescue...
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12.1K4BSL: Breed Law
Victory! Montreal’s Pit Bull Ban Suspended Indefinitely
On Wednesday, October 5, Judge Louis Gouin of the Quebec Superior Court rendered his decision in the lawsuit between the Montreal SPCA and the...
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48.4K10BSL: Breed Law
Montreal Passes Pit Bull Ban, Thousands of Shelter Dogs Facing Euthanasia
Montreal’s controversial pit bull ban is officially on the books after city council passed a bylaw on Tuesday which places a ban on...
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8.9K10BSL: Breed Law
Loyal Pit Bull That Stood Guard Over Injured Owner Removed From the Family She Loves
A pit bull won the hearts of animal lovers around the country when photos of the loyal dog showed her refusing to...
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7.2K4Celebrity PetsJames Gandolfini’s Last Film to Promote Pit Bull Rescue
James Gandolfini’s family, friends, and fans were jolted on Wednesday with news of the actor’s sudden, tragic passing from a heart attack...
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16.4K56BSL: Breed Law
Mark Buehrle’s Fur Family Not Welcomed in Toronto
For the last 11- months, Miami Marlins pitcher, Mark Buehrle and his family, which includes a beloved American Staffordshire Terrier named Slater,...
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7.0K11BSL: Breed LawUPDATE: Miami-Dade Residents May Repeal Pit Bull Ban
UPDATE: On August 14, 2012, Miami-Dade voters chose to continue their 23-years long history of breed discrimination by upholding the ban that...
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10.3K13Canine RightsWarden Who Testified Against Lennox Gets a Promotion
In the midst of worldwide outrage over the execution of Lennox the dog, Alexandra Lightfoot, the dog warden who testified that Lennox...
