Monthly Archives: October 2010

Port Washington, WI: Council says they will not propose BSL

Posted on October 20, 2010 by | Comments Off

Previous alert for Port Washington: http://stopbsl.com/?s=%22port+washington%22

Earlier this month, a Port Washington resident said he would petition the common council for breed-specific laws.

Port to put teeth in dog law amid pit bull uproar

Written by Kristyn Halbig Ziehm
Wednesday, 20 October 2010 19:46

But revised ordinance will not target breeds as some animal owners feared

Port Washington officials said Tuesday they will work to strengthen the city’s existing vicious dog ordinance, but do not intend to regulate specific breeds of dogs.

Several aldermen said they have been inundated by e-mails and letters from throughout the nation after city resident Dan O’Connor said he planned to petition the council to impose strict regulations on pit bulls.[...]

Full article retrieved 10/20/10 from http://www.ozaukeepress.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1181:port-to-put-teeth-in-dog-law-amid-pit-bull-uproar&catid=49:feature-1

Please take a moment to thank the common council for opposing BSL.

City Hall, 100 W Grand Ave, P.O. Box 307, Port Washington WI 53074
swesterbeke@ci.port-washington.wi.us

Mayor Scott A. Huebner, shuebner@ci.port-washington.wi.us
1st District Michael Ehrlich, 284-5528, mehrlich@ci.port-washington.wi.us
2nd District Paul Neumyer, 284-3501, pneumyer@ci.port-washington.wi.us
3rd District Jim Vollmar, 268-1682, jvollmar@ci.port-washington.wi.us
4th District Burt Babcock, 284-3419, bbabcock@ci.port-washington.wi.us
5th District Tom Hudson, 284-1948, tomhudson@execpc.com
6th District David Larson, 268-1171, dlarson@ci.port-washington.wi.us
7th District Dan Becker, 284-6043, dbecker@ci.port-washington.wi.us

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Ypsilanti Township, MI: BSL passed

Posted on October 20, 2010 by | Comments Off

 Previous alerts for Ypsilanti Township: http://stopbsl.com/?s=ypsilanti

Ypsilanti Township residents must sterilize their pit bulls or face criminal charges

By: Tom Perkins
Freelance reporter
Posted: Oct 20, 2010 at 7:24 AM

Pit bull owners in Ypsilanti Township must have their dogs spayed or neutered by Jan. 1 or face misdemeanor criminal charges.[...]

Because a pit bull isn’t technically a breed of dog, the ordinance defines it as Staffordshire bull terriers, American Staffordshire terriers, American pit bull terriers or any mix breed exhibiting five out of eight physical characteristics defined in the ordinance.

Among the many concerns voiced by opponents is how the dogs will be identified. Law enforcement officials and animal control officers can issue citations and seize a dog, if necessary. If an owner disputes the dog’s breed, Humane Society vets will make the final determination, and officials said DNA tests could be run.

[...Trustee Mike] Martin [the lone "no" vote] also said he found in his research that pit bull specific legislation has not addressed overpopulation in other communities, and the laws have been repealed in some. He said those who don’t want a citation or sterilized dog will simply give up the animal, leading to a spike to intakes and euthanasias.

Following the meeting, Mike Radzik, director of the Office of Community Standards, said he expects an initial jump in intakes because irresponsible owners may give up their dogs instead of having them sterilized.[...]

Full article retrieved 10/20/10 from http://www.annarbor.com/news/ypsilanti/ypsilanti-township-residents-must-sterilize-their-pit-bulls/

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Camanche, IA: BSL under discussion

Posted on October 20, 2010 by | Comments Off

Contact info for Camanche officials:
Mayor James Robertson
Council
Greg Nelson
Paul Varner
Gary Kampe
Linda Kramer
Ken Fahlbeck
To contact a city council member, please call City Hall at 563.259.8342
City Clerk Sheryl Jindrich, sherylj@mchsi.com
City Hall Administrator Tom Roth, tom_roth@mchsi.com

City council will discuss this matter again on Oct 26, at 6 PM, at their goal-setting meeting.

Camanche takes look at possible pit bull ordinance

By Samantha Pidde
Herald Staff Writer
The Clinton Herald
Wed Oct 20, 2010, 10:24 AM CDT

CAMANCHE — During Tuesday night’s Camanche City Council meeting, a discussion was held on the possibility of legislation on pit bulls.[...]

City Administrator Tom Roth said he feels a pit bull ordinance is a good idea.[...]

[...]The council agreed to table the issue for further discussion. The matter will be discussed at the already scheduled special goal-setting meeting on Oct. 26 at 6 p.m.

Full article retrieved 10/20/10 from http://clintonherald.com/local/x1416242956/Camanche-takes-look-at-possible-pit-bull-ordinance

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Macon, MS: Pit bull ban passed

Posted on October 20, 2010 by | 1 Comment

The Mayor and the Board of Aldermen meet twice a month, on the first and second Tuesday, beginning at 5:30 p.m., in the City Hall boardroom located at 105 West Pulaski Street. These meetings are open to the public.

Board of Aldermen Mailing Address: P. O. Box 29, Macon, MS 39341
Tel: (662) 726-5847
Fax: (662) 726-2409
http://www.cityofmacon.org/html/cityhall/boa.htm

Pit Bull Ban Makes Dog Owners Unhappy

posted by Siobhan Riley | October 19, 2010 / 02:58pm

MACON, Miss. (WCBI) – [...]The Macon Board of Alderman voted recently to ban pit bulls and pit bull breeds within their city limits.[...]

In less than two weeks, it will be against the law to own a pit bull or pit bull breed in the city limits of Macon.[...]

The ordinance was passed September 28th, but city leaders are trying to give residents more than a 30 day notice.

Full article retrieved 10/20/10 from http://www.wcbi.com/article.php?subaction=showfull&id=1287518288&archive=&start_from=&ucat=2

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Massachusetts: Bill would prohibit BSL in MA

Posted on October 20, 2010 by | 1 Comment

I think this article is referring to MA S2172. All alerts for S2172 can be found here: http://stopbsl.com/?s=massachusetts+s2172

Bill looks to modernize animal control

By Ashley Studley/Daily News staff
The MetroWest Daily News
Posted Oct 20, 2010 @ 12:06 AM 

BOSTON — [...] Several cities and towns, including Worcester and Boston, have passed legislation restricting pit bulls and pit bull ownership, but dog bites have not been reduced because any dog can become aggressive, according to the MSPCA. For that reason, the new law would prohibit cities and towns from enacting breed-specific legislation.

[...] “Even if you’re not an animal lover, it’s good for cities and towns and people all around,” Holmquist said. “It’s not perfect, but it’s a start at making these laws more reflective of the world we live in today and gives animal control officers the tools they need to protect animals and people.”

Representatives from the MSPCA will be at the State House tomorrow to ask legislators to support the passage of the House bill.

Full article retrieved 10/20/10 from http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/top_stories/x1809787900/Bill-looks-to-modernize-animal-control

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Sheboygan, WI: Council OKs dangerous dog panel (not BSL)

Posted on October 19, 2010 by | Comments Off

All alerts for Sheboygan: http://stopbsl.com/?s=sheboygan

Council OKs dangerous dog panel

Committee will work on local regulations

By Bob Petrie • Sheboygan Press staff • October 19, 2010

The Sheboygan Common Council on Monday approved a 10-member committee to study how to regulate dangerous dogs in the community without singling out breeds.

The committee, which includes three aldermen, three citizens, Police Chief Christopher Domagalski, Assistant City Attorney Chuck Adams, a local veterinarian, and a representative from the Sheboygan County Humane Society, is expected to meet over the next few weeks to help write a dangerous dogs ordinance.[...]

[...]The move comes two weeks after the council rejected a proposed ordinance by Ald. Scott Versey that would have placed severe restrictions on several dog breeds, including pit bull terriers.[...]

Full article retrieved 10/19/10 from http://www.sheboyganpress.com/article/20101019/SHE0101/10190382/Council-OKs-dangerous-dog-panel

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Gwinnett County, GA: Animal advisory council decries proposed BSL

Posted on October 19, 2010 by | 3 Comments

All alerts for Gwinnett County: http://stopbsl.com/?s=gwinnett+county

Gwinnett County Commissioners contact info
The Animal Advisory committee recommended against BSL, but the county commissioners will make the final decision as to whether to proceed with BSL. Please keep your correspondence polite and informative.
District 1 Commissioner: Shirley Lasseter, Shirley.Lasseter@gwinnettcounty.com
770.822.7001
District 2 Commissioner: Bert Nasuti, Bert.Nasuti@gwinnettcounty.com
770.822.7002
District 3 Commissioner: Mike Beaudreau, Mike.Beaudreau@gwinnettcounty.com
770.822.7003
District 4 Commissioner: Kevin Kenerly, Kevin.Kenerly@gwinnettcounty.com
770.822.7004

Citizens’ animal panel decries county plan to restrict pit bulls

By Patrick Fox
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
8:44 p.m. Tuesday, October 19, 2010

If Gwinnett County officials want to restrict pit bull ownership, they’ll do it without the support of their own citizens’ advisory panel.

[...]The seven-member Animal Advisory Council, appointed by the county commission, said they would not endorse the measure after hearing from a host of residents.

Council Chairwoman Gail LaBerge said she has fought breed-specific legislation for 10 years. Most recently she has been involved in the Douglasville City ordinance addressing the same issue.

“I cannot support it in Douglasville,” she said, “and I will not support it in my own county.”

The proposed ordinance would require owners to provide name, address and a registration fee to the county. Owners would also have to supply proof of insurance, a full description of the pit bull, including a photo, and proof of inoculation. They would also be required to provide a sturdy enclosure that does not share fencing with a perimeter fence.[...]

Full article retrieved 10/19/10 from http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/citizens-animal-panel-decries-685839.html

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Kirksville, MO: Citizens speak out against pit bull ban

Posted on October 19, 2010 by | Comments Off

Kirksville city council took no action at this meeting. Most of those who spoke were against the ban.

Council meetings take place on the first and third Monday of every month at 6:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers. Next city council meeting: Nov. 1. (unknown at this time whether the ordinance will be considered on that date).

Citizens speak out against pit bull ban

by Eden Derby
Posted: 10.18.2010 at 10:58 PM

KIRKSVILLE, MO — The air was thick with emotion in Kirksville Monday night at a public meeting about the city’s proposed Dangerous Animal Ordinance.

 The proposal would ban full or mixed breed pit bulls within the Kirksville city limits.

Two city employees were there to speak on behalf of staff, like meter readers who have been threatened by dogs.

16 citizens voiced their concerns with the breed-specific ban.[...]

Full article retrieved 10/19/10 from http://www.heartlandconnection.com/news/story.aspx?id=527954

The ordinance may be viewed here: http://www.kirksvillecity.com/filestorage/68/Dangerous_Animal_Ordinance_Draft.pdf

City of Kirksville, 201 South Franklin Street, Kirksville, MO 63501
660-627-1225
Toll Free: 888-299-1223
660-665-0940 (fax)

City Council:
Todd Kuhns, Mayor, tkuhns@kirksvillecity.com
Richard Detweiler, rdetweiler@kirksvillecity.com
Carolyn Chrisman, cchrisman@kirksvillecity.com
Tony Fajkus, tfajkus@kirksvillecity.com
Martha Rowe, mrowe@kirksvillecity.com
City Manager Mari Macomber, mmacomber@kirksvillecity.com
City Clerk Vicki Brumbaugh, vbrumbaugh@kirksvillecity.com

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Gwinnett County, GA: BSL to be discussed, Oct 18

Posted on October 18, 2010 by | Comments Off

The Gwinnett County Animal Advisory committee will issue a recommendation on the county’s newly proposed BSL during their meeting on Oct. 18, 2010 at 7 PM at the Animal Welfare and Enforcement Center, 884 Winder Highway, Lawrenceville.

The proposal requires that pit bull owners follow special containment, insurance, and registration restrictions.

Gwinnett County Commissioners contact info
The Animal Advisory committee will issue a recommendation tomorrow, but the county commissioners will make the final decision as to whether to proceed with BSL. Please keep your correspondence polite and informative.
District 1 Commissioner: Shirley Lasseter, Shirley.Lasseter@gwinnettcounty.com
770.822.7001
District 2 Commissioner: Bert Nasuti, Bert.Nasuti@gwinnettcounty.com
770.822.7002
District 3 Commissioner: Mike Beaudreau, Mike.Beaudreau@gwinnettcounty.com
770.822.7003
District 4 Commissioner: Kevin Kenerly, Kevin.Kenerly@gwinnettcounty.com
770.822.7004

Gwinnett proposes restrictions on pit bulls

By Patrick Fox
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Gwinnett County News 4:48 p.m. Monday, October 18, 2010

[...] Gwinnett County Animal Advisory Council Chairperson Gail LaBerge would not comment on the proposed ordinance but said she does plan to speak on the matter when it is presented.

The Gwinnett County Commission can abide by or ignore the council’s recommendation.[...]

Full article retrieved 10/18/10 from http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/gwinnett-proposes-restrictions-on-684953.html

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Buchanan, GA: Whispers of BSL

Posted on October 15, 2010 by | 1 Comment

Nothing has been formally proposed to the Buchanan, GA city council at this time, but those in and around the area should reach out to city officials NOW before an ordinance hits the table.

Benjamin S. “Buster” Biggers, mayor@buchananga.com
(770) 646-3081

Kenny Hughes, Mayor Pro Tem, khughes@buchananga.com
(770) 646-3081

Patricia Cook, pcook@buchananga.com
(770) 646-3081

Benjamin Westmoreland, bwestmoreland@buchananga.com
(770) 646-3081

McKinley Pate, mpate@buchananga.com
(770) 646-3081

Property purchase yields contention

by Kelly Quimby/The Haralson Gateway-Beacon

[... City Attorney Rob] Monroe told the councilman that the city and county already have strict ordinances in place for animals, but he would look at putting a new ordinance together if there is a problem with dangerous dogs.

“We’re going to have a problem sooner or later with these pit bulls,” [Councilmember Benjamin] Westmoreland said. “These animals are monsters.”[...]

Full article retrieved 10/15/10 from http://www.times-georgian.com/view/full_story/9913854/article-Property-purchase-yields-contention?instance=west_ga_news

Thanks to Jodi for the heads up.

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