Fremont, OH update: Dog law discussion continues at council (BSL under consideration)

Previous alerts for Fremont: http://stopbsl.com/?s=fremont%2C+oh
Remember: Ohio state law already considers pit bulls to be “vicious” dogs, with special regulations for owners.
http://www.thenews-messenger.com/article/20091120/NEWS01/911200310

Dog law discussion continues at council
BY LESLIE BIXLER • Staff writer • November 20, 2009
FREMONT — No decision was made Thursday regarding pit bulls and other dog breeds in the city, but the consensus from [...]

Fremont, OH update: Council hears about other dog laws

BSL is still under consideration in Fremont. A third public meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 19.
Previous alerts on Fremont, OH: http://stopbsl.com/?s=fremont%2C+oh
Fremont Law Director Bob Hart, who is pushing for the ban: 419-334-2908
City Councilmembers’ Contact Info:
Mike Koebel, 419-334-4231 home, 419-332-5300 work
Jim Melle, jmelle@fremontohio.org
Larry Jackson, ljackson@fremontohio.org
O. Duane Simmons, odsimmons@fremontohio.org
Rick Root, rroot@fremontohio.org
Jim Weaver, jweaver@fremontohio.org
Karen Wagner, pwags43@yahoo.com
Don [...]

Fremont, OH: Fremont council hears opinions on pit bulls

Previous stories on Fremont, OH: http://stopbsl.com/?s=Fremont%2C+OH
http://www.thenews-messenger.com/article/20091016/NEWS01/910160307

Fremont council hears opinions on pit bulls
Police chief, dog advocates weigh in
BY LESLIE BIXLER • Staff writer • October 16, 2009
FREMONT — City hall was packed Thursday night to hear Fremont police Chief Tim Wiersma, Ohio Coalition of Dog Advocates’ Jean Keating and Sandusky County’s deputy dog warden Gina Halbisen [...]

Fremont, OH reminder: City council to discuss possible “pit bull” ban, October 15

Fremont City Council will meet October 15, 6:30 p.m., at city hall to discuss “what to do about pit bulls in the city.”
Previous alert: http://stopbsl.com/2009/09/23/fremont-oh-pit-bull-ban-suggested/
Fremont Law Director Bob Hart, who is pushing for the ban: 419-334-2908
City Councilmembers’ Contact Info:
Mike Koebel, 419-334-4231 home, 419-332-5300 work
Jim Melle, jmelle@fremontohio.org
Larry Jackson, ljackson@fremontohio.org
O. Duane Simmons, odsimmons@fremontohio.org
Rick Root, rroot@fremontohio.org
Jim Weaver, jweaver@fremontohio.org
Karen [...]

Fremont, OH: Pit bull ban suggested

Nothing official has been proposed. However, city councilmembers are discussing the possibility of a ban on “pit bulls” in Fremont. Remember: the state of Ohio already considers all “pit bulls” to be legally classified as “vicious dogs.”
There will be a town meeting on the issue at City Hall on October 15 at 6:30 PM.
Fremont Law Director [...]

Ohio article: Humane Society’s power grows (mention of BSL)

http://www.thenews-messenger.com/article/20081206/NEWS01/812060303

Humane Society’s power grows
Animal welfare gaining attention
News Messenger and
Gannett News Service reports
December 6, 2008
[This is a lengthy article; the most relevant text is retained. Please follow the article link for the full text.]
Barb McGrady, president and founder of the Society for the Protection of Animals in Fremont, wants the gains in Washington to bring more [...]