Cincinnati's Pit Bull Dilema

Cincinnati officials have been under pressure to address a growing problem with Pit Bull attacks and issues in several area neighborhoods. The City has had legislation for decades (1984) regarding this issue, but the problem continues.

It seems the most recent attempt to improve the problem is to get several police officers trained to recognize Pit Bulls. The officers would then be able to remove the dogs from owners that have not registered and/or insured their dog per the City's laws.

Cincinnati may feel improving Pit Bull identification is a solution, but it's not an easy thing to do. Check this link to see how well you can "find the Pit Bull". Additionally, breed specific laws unfairly penalize responsible owners and increase burdens on shelters - read more here.

Getting serious about vicious dogs means getting serious about the cause - irresponsible people breeding or raising problem dogs. Yes, laws can help, but only when they target the source instead of the symptoms.