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Des Moines, IA: “Vicious pit bulls” okayed for adoption

stopbslcom — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:15:40 +0000

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In Des Moines, all “pit bulls” are subject to “vicious dog” regulations. While I am always supportive of efforts to save the lives of innocent dogs, I find it extremely hypocritical that Des Moines is saying all “pit bulls” are vicious (per the law), and also saying not all “pit bulls” are vicious (because they are suitable for adoption).

Des Moines ordinance tweak spares some vicious dogs

By JARED STRONG • jstrong@dmreg.com • July 27, 2010

The Des Moines City Council unanimously approved Monday a change to the city’s vicious dog ordinance that would spare some of the animals from being euthanized.

Read the rest of the story here:

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20100727/NEWS/7270366/Des-Moines-ordinance-tweak-spares-some-vicious-dogs

Filed under: Iowa, Results of BSL

Des Moines, IA: D.M. tables plan to change vicious dog rules (additional BSL dropped)

stopbslcom — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:59:08 +0000

Des Moines already has BSL, and because it’s not working very well, the city council considered making the breed-specific ordinance even more strict. These plans have now been tabled (put on hold indefinitely).

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D.M. tables plan to change vicious dog rules

By JASON PULLIAM • jpulliam@dmreg.com • November 24, 2009

A proposal to increase fees to license so-called vicious dogs has been tabled by the Des Moines City Council.

Council members called for more public input and time to study whether the fees and other proposed changes to the city’s vicious dog ordinance would have worthwhile results.[...]

Full article retrieved 11/25/09 from http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20091124/NEWS/911240357/1001/NEWS/D.M.-tables-plan-to-change-vicious-dog-rules

Posted in Iowa, Results of BSL

Des Moines, IA update: BSL still being considered

stopbslcom — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:52:21 +0000

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Des Moines was considering a ban on “pit bulls.” (They already have BSL for “pit bulls,” and it is not working.) Apparently the ban idea has been dropped, but stronger BSL is being considered.

Dog breed, behavior are keys in ordinance debate

By JASON PULLIAM
jpulliam@dmreg.com
September 29, 2009

Breed or behavior?

Those issues form the core of a debate brewing in Des Moines over proper regulations for dogs whose bloodlines or tendency to bite earn them the tag “vicious” under a local ordinance.

City officials have called for a mix of tougher license fees, insurance requirements and owner training to strengthen Des Moines’ vicious-dog ordinance and reduce the number of attacks. Calls for the removal of language that defines pit bull-type breeds as vicious, however, have not been included in proposed changes.[...]

Full article retrieved 9/29/09 from http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20090929/NEWS/909290352/-1/NEWS04

Posted in BSL Proposed, Iowa

Reminder: Des Moines, IA to consider pit bull ban, August 24, 7:30 AM

stopbslcom — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 15:20:03 +0000

Council members will discuss a proposed pit bull ban at 7:30 a.m. on Aug. 24 at City Hall and the public is invited to comment.

Previous alerts:
http://stopbsl.com/2009/07/25/des-moines-ia-des-moines-considers-pit-bull-ban/
http://stopbsl.com/2009/06/26/des-moines-ia-councilwoman-backs-citywide-ban-on-pit-bulls/

E-mail addresses for Mayor and City Council members:
mahafb@aedairy.com; CColeman@dmgov.org; fcownie@dmgov.org; ColemanSeven@mchsi.com; ccoleman@dm.bbb.org; hensley2@mchsi.com; dirauh@dmgov.org; Vlassis3@mchsi.com; tdvlassis@dmgov.org; mjkiernan@dmgov.org; brianmeyer@sprint.blackberry.net; citymanager@dmgov.org

City council agendas and meeting dates:
http://www.ci.des-moines.ia.us/mayor_council/agendas/

Posted in BSL Proposed, Iowa