Pit Bulls have been a terribly misunderstood breed. Dogs should not be judged based on breed. In fact, Pit Bulls are not an actual official breed. They are a combination of various breeds. As you will see in the videos below, there are many remarkable Pit Bulls out there. It is unfortunate that so many of these wonderful dogs are in shelters awaiting execution. Please consider saving one. There are many Pit Bulls that are waiting for homes. My favorites are Petfinder and Urgent Pets on Death Row. A great facebook page is the Crossposting & Advocating for Animals Community. This is a community in which many pets who are in need of homes are listed.
BSL (Breed-specific legislation) is a discriminatory law or ordinance that prohibits or restricts the keeping of dogs of specific breeds, dogs presumed to be specific breeds, mixes of specific breeds, and/or dogs presumed to be mixes of specific breeds.
“The most drastic form of BSL is a complete ban, but BSL also includes any laws that impose separate requirements or limitations on dogs and dog owners, including but not limited to: mandatory spay/neuter, muzzling requirements, liability insurance requirements, special licensing and additional fees, mandatory microchipping or tattoos, owner / walker age requirements, property posting requirements, confinement and leash requirements, breed-specific pet limits, sale or transfer notification requirements, restrictions on access to certain public spaces with the dog [e.g.: public parks; school grounds], required town-issued items [e.g.: fluorescent collar; vest], training requirements, requirement that photos of the dog and/or owner be kept on town file. BSL, in any form, results in the destruction of many pet dogs.”
A resolution adopted by the House of Delegates states that “…the American Bar Association urges all state, territorial, and local legislative bodies and governmental agencies to adopt comprehensive breed-neutral dangerous dog/reckless owner laws that ensure due process protections for owners, encourage responsible pet ownership and focus on the behavior of both dog owners and dogs, and to repeal any breed discriminatory or breed specific provisions.”
This article was written in honor of my dear friend Loretta who has always adopted the most wonderful Pit Bulls.
See more at Pit Bull Heroes Hall of Fame
“Breed-specific legislation on the decline.” National Canine Research Council. N.p., 25 June 2014. Web. 23 July 2014. <http://www.nationalcanineresearchcouncil.com/blog/breed-specific-legislation-on-the-decline/>.
“Dog Bite Risk and Prevention: The Role of Breed.” Dog Bite Risk and Prevention: The Role of Breed. N.p., 17 Apr. 2012. Web. 23 July 2014. <https://www.avma.org/KB/Resources/LiteratureReviews/Pages/The-Role-of-Breed-in-Dog-Bite-Risk-and-Prevention.aspx>.
“Resolution 100: Adopted by the House of Delegates.” American Bar Association. N.p., 6 Aug. 2012. Web. 23 July 2014. <http://www.americanbar.org/content/dam/aba/administrative/mental_physical_disability/Resolution_100.authcheckdam.pdf>
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