Monthly Archives: September 2010

Denver, CO: First reading on service dog exemption to ban, Oct 25

Posted on September 30, 2010 by | 1 Comment

ADA ruling could alter Denver pit bull ban

by: Charmaine Robledo/YourHub.com
Article Contributed on: 9/29/2010 10:14:00 AM

The ADA ruling trumps breed-specific ordinances in cities such as Denver and Aurora. Denver first banned pit bulls in 1989 after reported attacks and reinstated the legislation in 2005.

With the ADA ruling in place, City Councilwoman Carla Madison now hopes council could make further exemptions for residents who comply with certain criteria, proving their dogs are well-behaved.

Read the rest of the article here: http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Stories/YourHub-Staff-Stories/Story~880662.aspx

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Sheboygan, WI: Council to vote on proposed BSL, Oct 4

Posted on September 30, 2010 by | 4 Comments

Thanks, Jodi!

An ordinance placing heavy restrictions on any dog displaying the majority of physical traits of a “pit bull”  was unanimously passed Wednesday by the Sheboygan, Wisconsin Common Council’s Public Protection and Safety Committee.
 
The Common Council is expected to vote on the ordinance next Monday, October 4, 2010. 

Please send your POLITE, RESPECTFUL and INFORMATIVE letters in opposition to breed specific legislation to the city officials listed below.  Please also send suggestions and viable alternatives for the council’s consideration. 
 
Jodi Preis
Bless the Bullys
www.blessthebullys.com

Mayor Bob Ryan, 828 Center Avenue, 3rd Floor, Sheboygan, WI 53081
920-459-3317
mayor@ci.sheboygan.wi.us

Alderson Person contact list:
http://ci.sheboygan.wi.us/Clerks/PDF/AlderpersonContactList.pdf

Alderpersons:
Roeseler, Cory, cory.roeseler@ci.sheboygan.wi.us
Versey, Scott, scott.versey@ci.sheboygan.wi.us
Bouck, Cory, cory.bouck@ci.sheboygan.wi.us
Sampson, Kevin, kevin.sampson@ci.sheboygan.wi.us
Kath, Julie, julie.kath@ci.sheboygan.wi.us
Kittelson, Jean, jean.kittelson@ci.sheboygan.wi.us
Heidemann, Joseph, joseph.heidemann@ci.sheboygan.wi.us
Bohren, Jim, jim.bohren@ci.sheboygan.wi.us
Rindfleisch, Eric, eric.rindfleisch@ci.sheboygan.wi.us
Hammond, Don, don.hammond@ci.sheboygan.wi.us
Wangemann, William, william.wangemann@ci.sheboygan.wi.us
Dekker, Jeremy, jeremy.dekker@ci.sheboygan.wi.us
Bowers, Tom, tom.bowers@ci.sheboygan.wi.us
Hanna, Mark, mark.hanna@ci.sheboygan.wi.us
Montemayor, Marilyn, marilyn.montemayor@ci.sheboygan.wi.us
Vander Weele, Jodi, jodi.vanderweele@ci.sheboygan.wi.us

Minutes and Agendas:
http://ci.sheboygan.wi.us/Clerks/CommitteeMeetings.html

Dangerous dog restrictions backed

Fences, insurance would be required for breed owners

By Bob Petrie • Sheboygan Press staff • September 30, 2010

Read the proposed ordinance here: http://www.sheboygan-press.com/apps/pbcs.dll/artikkel?NoCache=1&Dato=20100930&Kategori=SHE12&Lopenr=100929092&Ref=AR

An ordinance placing heavy restrictions on dangerous dogs in the City of Sheboygan, including confining them to a stockade-style fenced yard when outdoors, forcing their owners to carry $300,000 in liability insurance in case their dog attacks and injures another person, and enforcing strict leash and muzzle requirements, was unanimously passed Wednesday by the Common Council’s Public Protection and Safety Committee.

The ordinance, introduced by Ald. Scott Versey, also would require owners of dangerous dogs to place warning signs on their premises, and ban anyone under the age of 18 from controlling the dog with a leash.

Read the rest of the article here: http://www.sheboyganpress.com/article/20100930/SHE0101/9300459/Dangerous-dog-restrictions-backed

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Ogden, UT: Council gets feedback about proposed BSL (multiple articles)

Posted on September 29, 2010 by | 8 Comments

Previous alerts for Ogden: http://stopbsl.com/?s=%22ogden%2C+ut%3A%22

Residents: Profiling pit bulls doesn’t work / Opponent: Ogden would trample 4th Amendment with inspections without proof dog is a danger

Last updated Tuesday, September 28, 2010 – 11:36pm

OGDEN — If passed, the ordinance would call for pit bull owners to carry $25,000 in liability insurance coverage, have their dogs licensed and microchipped, and keep the dogs in a secure kennel or fully fenced yard and on an adequate leash when not confined.

Read the rest of the article at: http://www.standard.net/topics/features/2010/09/28/residents-profiling-pit-bulls-doesnt-work-opponent-ogden-would-trample-4t

Ogden revisits pit bull restriction ordinance proposal

FOX 13 News
11:18 PM MDT, September 28, 2010

OGDEN, Utah – The city of Ogden is revisiting a proposal regarding pit bull dog ownership restrictions that were scrapped last year after a major public outcry. The proposal is back and was the center of a discussion at a city council meeting Tuesday evening.

Council members said the meeting was all about fact finding. But the city council already has drafted a ordinance outline called the “Dangerous Dog” ordinance, that would place restrictions on the ownership of pit bulls. The restrictions and regulations that some pit bull owners say simply are not fair. The Best Friends Animal Society calls it discrimination.

Read the rest of the article at: http://www.fox13now.com/news/kstu-ogden-revisits-pitbull-restriction-proposal,0,838826.story

Ogden’s proposed pitbull ordinance

Reported by: Annie Cutler
Last Update: 2:39 am

OGDEN, Utah (ABC 4 News) – The proposed regulations include requiring a $25,000 liability insurance, implanting a microchip ID in the dogs, establishing stricter confinement and leash requirements, and making it a Class B misdemeanor for any violations.

Read the rest of the article at: http://www.abc4.com/content/news/top%20stories/story/Ogdens-proposed-pitbull-ordinance/UCBYXC7laUG7024XZiqgdA.cspx

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Topeka, KS: BSL repealed

Posted on September 29, 2010 by | 1 Comment

Previous alerts for Topeka: http://stopbsl.com/?s=%22topeka%2C+ks%22

City approves animal ordinance

TIM HRENCHIR/THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL
Created September 28, 2010 at 9:58pm

Mayor Bill Bunten and eight city council members voted 9-0, with Councilman John Alcala being absent because of back problems, to pass a 39-page ordinance amending rules regarding animal control and animal cruelty to enhance public safety, protect animals and save taxpayer dollars.

The ordinance does away with the city’s breed-specific rules requiring owners to obtain special licenses and to implant microchips in any dogs that have the appearance and characteristics of being predominantly of any of three types of pit bull dog.

Read the rest of the article at: http://cjonline.com/news/local/2010-09-28/city_approves_animal_ordinance

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Tiffin, OH: Council to consider dog law

Posted on September 28, 2010 by | 1 Comment

Although Tiffin’s proposed ordinance does not name specific breeds, Ohio State Law automatically puts all “pit bulls” into the “vicious dog” category. Therefore, any requirements Tiffin institutes for vicious dogs will also automatically apply to “pit bulls.”

The only way to allow Ohio cities and counties to pass truly breed-neutral laws is to pass the bill sitting in state legislature, HB 55, which would drop pit bulls from the vicious dog category.

Previous alerts for Tiffin: http://stopbsl.com/?s=tiffin

Council to consider dog law

September 28, 2010 – By Nick Dutro, ndutro@advertiser-tribune.com

An ordinance to set laws for dangerous and vicious dogs in Tiffin is to go before City Council at its next meeting.

During a meeting of the Tiffin City Council Law and Community Planning Committee, a draft of the proposed legislation was discussed and agreed upon to move before the board. The legislation lists criteria necessary to label a dog as dangerous or vicious, restrictions upon labeled dogs and states violators are guilty of a first-degree misdemeanor.

Read the rest of the article at: http://www.advertiser-tribune.com/page/content.detail/id/531005/Council-to-consider-dog-law.html?nav=5005

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Reminder: Sterling Heights, MI “pit bull dog” workshop, Sept 29 (possible BSL)

Posted on September 27, 2010 by | Comments Off

Previous alerts for Sterling Heights: http://stopbsl.com/?s=sterling+heights

RESIDENTS INVITED TO ATTEND AND COMMENT

PIT BULL DOG WORKSHOP SET FOR SEPT. 29

You are receiving this e-mail because you expressed interest in receiving notice regarding a scheduled public forum to discuss Sterling Heights’ animal control ordinances.

Residents are invited to attend a Pit Bull Workshop Wednesday, Sept. 29 at the Senior Activity Center to provide officials with input in order to possibly strengthen the city’s existing animal control ordinances. The workshop begins at 7 p.m. at the Senior Activity Center, 40200 Utica Road.

During the meeting, city officials will deliver a brief presentation and then open up the workshop to all parties to encourage meaningful, respectful dialogue regarding Sterling Heights’ vicious dog ordinances.

To register for the Pit Bull Workshop, please call the Sterling Heights Community Relations Department at (586) 446-CITY, register online at http://www.sterling-heights.net  or drop an e-mail to cityhall@sterling-heights.net.

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Ogden, UT reminder: BSL work session, Sept 28

Posted on September 27, 2010 by | Comments Off

Packet of presenters’ material is now available online here: http://citydocs.ogdencity.com/FileGetter/getFile.aspx?Doc=00011598.PDF&Key=B456A239AA6BF2B2404652AB17E6B45D49457E80&save=true

The Ogden City Council will hold a Fact Finding Work Session on Tuesday, September 28, 2010 to discuss a proposed ordinance regulating pit bulls.

The meeting will begin directly after the City Council Meeting which begins at 6:00 p.m. It will be held in the Ogden City Council Chambers, Room 340, at the Ogden Municipal Building on 2549 Washington Boulevard.

This Fact Finding session is designed as a forum for education and discussion regarding the proposed ordinance. Presenters from the Administration and the community will share their varying perspectives and experience on the subject…

Citizens will then have the opportunity to express their ideas and views, with comments being limited to three (3) minutes. Comment cards will also be available and submitted comments will be distributed to members of the City Council.

View the proposed ordinance here: http://citydocs.ogdencity.com/FileGetter/getFile.aspx?Doc=00011564.PDF&Key=1ABEFACC4CCEDA476679B3F300921C03156E4CE0

City Council contact information
Council Office Main Line (801) 629-8153
Email the entire city council: http://www.ogdencity.com/contact_us.aspx?subject=City Council Microsite Correspondence&did={49F5D794-D021-415F-80C3-C1E6FA8C10E6}

Previous alerts and more info:

http://stopbsl.com/2010/09/14/ogden-ut-bsl-work-session-sept-28/
http://stopbsl.com/2009/07/11/reminder-ogden-ut-council-will-not-vote/
http://stopbsl.com/2009/06/19/ogden-ut-pit-bull-owners-say-ordinance-discriminates/
http://stopbsl.com/2009/04/15/ogden-ut-pit-bull-ban-to-be-discussed-by-city-council-june-18-530-pm/
http://stopbsl.com/2009/04/02/ogden-ut-ogden-delays-pit-bull-debate/
http://stopbsl.com/2009/03/29/ogden-ut-bsl-proposed/

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Bermuda: Proposal to move some breeds from “banned” to new “restricted” class

Posted on September 26, 2010 by | Comments Off

The following 23 breeds are currently banned in Bermuda: 

  • Akita
  • American Bulldog
  • American Pitbull terrier
  • American Staffordshire Terrier
  • Argentine mastiff (Dogo Argentino)
  • Aryan Molossus
  • Australian Dingo
  • Boerboel
  • Brazilian mastiff (Fila Brasileiro)
  • Bull Terrier & Miniature Bull Terrier
  • Bullmastiff
  • Cane Corso
  • Danish Broholmer
  • Dogue de Bordeaux
  • English Staffordshire Bull Terrier
  • Japanese Tosa (Tosa Inu)
  • Mastiff
  • Neopolitan Mastiff
  • Perro de Presa Canario
  • Perro de Presa Mallorquin
  • Rottweiler
  • Tibetan Mastiff
  • Wolf & Wolf Hybrid
  • All types of crossbreeds of the above mentioned dogs

    • This list of breeds cannot be considered as exhaustive. Any exotic or uncommon breed may also be refused entry despite its absence from the list above. The list will be amended as necessary.

The proposal would move some of these breeds into a new “restricted” category, which would allow the dogs in Bermuda, but with special requirements for owners. The article below contradicts itself; I cannot confirm at this time which breeds will remain banned and which are proposed to become restricted.

Bid to remove dogs from BDA’s banned breed list

Simon Jones
9/24/2010 10:36:00 AM

An overhaul of the way dogs are classified in Bermuda could be implemented within weeks. The move could see rottweilers, Staffordshire bull terriers and mastiffs taken off the banned breed list and put into a new “restricted” category. German shepherds, dobermans and Rhodesian ridgebacks would be placed into the same group. Dogs in the new category would be allowed into Bermuda but there will be additional conditions attached for keeping, licensing and breeding.

Read the rest of the article at:

http://bermudasun.bm/main.asp?SectionID=24&SubSectionID=270&ArticleID=48232

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Douglasville, GA: Ban vote delayed to October

Posted on September 23, 2010 by | Comments Off

The council will reconsider the proposed ban at its Sept. 30 legislative work session and its Oct. 4 regular voting meeting. Kudos to the many citizens who spoke out against the proposed ban and suggested reasonable breed-neutral alternatives.

Contact info for city officials:
Mickey Thompson, Mayor, mickey-thompson@ci.douglasville.ga.us
LaShun Burr Danley, Councilmember Ward 3, Post 1, danleyl@ci.douglasville.ga.us 
Samuel Davis, Councilmember Ward 3, Post 2, daviss@ci.douglasville.ga.us
Dennis McLain, Councilmember Ward 2, dennis-mclain@ci.douglasville.ga.us
Terry Miller, Councilmember Ward 5, Post 2, millert@ci.douglasville.ga.us
Roy E. Mims, Councilman Ward 5, Post 1, roy-mims@ci.douglasville.ga.us
John R. Schildroth, Mayor Pro Tem, Ward 4, john-schildroth@ci.douglasville.ga.us
Larry G. Yockey, Councilmember Ward 1, yockeyl@ci.douglasville.ga.us
William D. Osborne, City Manager, william-osborne@ci.douglasville.ga.us

Previous alerts for Douglasville: http://stopbsl.com/?s=douglasville

Supporters of pit bull ban outnumbered at council meeting

by Helen McCoy/Douglas County Sentinel Staff Writer

People responding to the city’s proposed pit bull ordinance packed the council’s chambers Monday night with those opposing it outnumbering those in support by three to one.

Read the rest of the article at: http://www.times-georgian.com/view/full_story/9610300/article-Supporters-of-pit-bull-ban-outnumbered-at-council-meeting?instance=west_ga_news

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Ypsilanti Township, MI: Breed-specific MSN proposed

Posted on September 22, 2010 by | 8 Comments

Remember, breed-specific mandatory spay/neuter is breed-specific legislation. It carries all the same flaws and moral dilemmas as any other type of breed-specific law. It is difficult to enforce, does not improve public safety, and results in the needless death of pets.

And, once you allow a municipality to identify a “pit bull” for mandatory spay/neuter (something which cannot actually be done in a fair or scientific manner), that municipality has the ability to identify a “pit bull” for additional restrictions. One resident makes a telling statement: “We’re not saying get rid of them, yet. And that’s another ordinance that could come up.”

Contact information for Ypsilanti Township: 
Township Civic Center, 7200 S. Huron River Dr., Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Online contact form: http://ytown.org/contact-us
Supervisor Brenda Stumbo, supervisor@ytown.org
Clerk Karen Lovejoy Roe, klovejoyroe@ytown.org
Treasurer Larry Doe
Trustee Jean Hall Currie
Trustee Stan Eldridge
Trustee Mike Martin
Trustee Darcus Sizemore

Next Township Board of Trustees meeting on October 5, 2010, at 7:00 PM in the Civic Center Board Room, 7200 S. Huron River Drive, Ypsilanti Township.

*NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH YPSILANTI, MI.*

YPSILANTI TWP: Officials may require spaying, neutering of pit bulls

Published: Wednesday, September 22, 2010
By Adrienne Ziegler
Heritage Newspapers

Ypsilanti Township is considering a change to their code of ordinances that would require all pit bulls to be spayed or neutered by Jan. 1, 2011.

According to the language of the new law, pit bull owners found in violation of the ordinance would be guilty of a criminal misdemeanor punishable by not more than a $500 fine and/or imprisonment for not more than 90 days.

Read the rest of the article at:

http://www.heritage.com/articles/2010/09/22/ypsilanti_courier/news/doc4c9a1c206f7f2775208129.txt

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