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Cincinnati Pit bulls officially welcomed back; breed specific ban repealed
Examiner.com
There are bound to be a lot of smiling Pit bulls and their human companions today in Cincinnati, Ohio when the City Council yesterday officially repealed the breed specific law banning Pit bulls within city limits. Pit bulls have been banned in ...

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Posted on 17 May 2012 | 10:34 am



Bill 16. Cartoon by Cartoon Bob Sherwood
InsideHalton.com
Over one thousand dogs have been killed. The Ontario government has a chance to right a wrong. In 2005, they passed Bill 132, which created breed-specific legislation (BSL) in the Dog Owners' Liability Act (DOLA). In effect, they attempted to eradicate ...

Posted on 17 May 2012 | 6:30 am



USDA seeks change to regulate Internet pet sales
Foster's Daily Democrat
Dog breeders who skirt animal welfare laws by selling puppies over the Internet would face tighter scrutiny under a rule change proposed Thursday by the US Department of Agriculture. The change would subject dog owners who breed more than four females ...

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Posted on 17 May 2012 | 2:37 am



'Pit bull' should be returned to her owner
Hamilton Spectator
The dog pictured does not appear to be a “pit bull” to me, but looks more like an American Staffordshire terrier. Although included in Ontario's arbitrary specific breed legislation, Staffs, as they are known, are generally very gentle and affectionate ...

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Posted on 16 May 2012 | 12:16 am



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Dog owners demand law leave pit bulls alone
WBAL Baltimore
Pit bull owners disagree with the court ruling and they're fighting against any breed-specific legislation. "The problem is I don't think a lot of people understand the implications of this and all the misery and suffering that's going to happen ...
Maryland anti-pit bull rule will hurt dogs, peopleDaily Caller
Legislature should reverse pit bull rulingBaltimore Sun
Court decision on pitbulls rallies supportersABC2 News

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Posted on 15 May 2012 | 9:14 pm



Southeast Missourian (blog)

Lightening Crashes
Southeast Missourian (blog)
With the fall of Breed Specific Legislation from around the world, a new phenomenon is emerging. This is the unprecedented reporting of acts of heroism and positive press surrounding what has become the most hated breed, the American Pit Bull Terrier.

Posted on 12 May 2012 | 7:39 am



ABC News

Rescues already feeling impact of breed-specific legislation targeting pit bulls
Examiner.com
“The new BSL laws are a huge hindrance to our efforts in making our communities safer and more educated regarding this misunderstood breed,” said Amy Wiedefeld of Baltimore Bully Crew. “The new laws mean that more dogs are going to be turned out by ...
Where Maryland pit bull owners can turnohmidog!
HoCo Animal Control: Still Accepting, Adopting Pit BullsPatch.com

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Posted on 10 May 2012 | 8:53 pm



USDA seeks to close loophole in animal welfare law to cover breeders who sell ...
Washington Post
Dog breeders who skirt animal welfare laws by selling puppies over the Internet would face tighter scrutiny under a rule change proposed Thursday by the US Department of Agriculture. The change would subject dog owners who breed more than four females ...

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Posted on 10 May 2012 | 1:12 pm



Daily Mail

Are breed-specific laws needed for pit bulls?
Las Cruces Sun-News
Fatal pit bull attacks, often highly publicized, have prompted calls for breed-specific legislation across the country. According to DogsBite.org, a national dog bite victims' group based in Austin, Texas, more than 650 cities in the United States have ...
16-month-old girl killed by family's pit bull in Las CrucesAlamogordo Daily News
Pit Bull Kills Toddler, Neighbors Try to Shoot it But Wound GrandmaOpposing Views

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Posted on 9 May 2012 | 8:27 pm



WTVR

Could a law that singles out pit bulls happen in Va.?
WTVR
(WTVR) – In Virginia dozens of dogs have been placed on the dangerous dog registry. This list is assembled by the courts after dog attacks. Out of seven localities, pit bull is the most registered breed, but the list also includes huskies, ...
MD Appeals Court Rules Pit Bulls 'Inherently Dangerous'Reuters
Rodricks perpetuates prejudice against pit bullsBaltimore Sun
Maryland shelters, rescues brace for increase in Pit bull surrendersGazette.Net: Maryland Community News Online
Washington Post -CBS Local -Global Animal
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Posted on 3 May 2012 | 7:08 pm