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Elgin toughens pet law, won’t target pit bulls
March 11, 2010
By MIKE DANAHEY mdanahey@stmedianetwork.comELGIN — The city council unanimously adopted a tougher animal control ordinance Wednesday night, but without the bite of suggested pit bull-specific regulations….
Now, all of the modified rules will apply only to any dog that a hearing officer or court deems to be dangerous or vicious….
The new rules also give police more tools to address how people treat their dogs….
Mayor Ed Schock complimented pit bull owners on how they conducted themselves during the debate on the issue….
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Additional article: http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=365174


