pit bull saga, pt 2 :(

[LorraineO]

Man,, it just gets worse for this breed I tell ya,, its not fair!!!! REALLY not fair!


Ontario mulls province-wide ban on pit bulls
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Last Updated Tue, 31 Aug 2004 07:25:03 EDT
TORONTO - Ontario is considering a province-wide ban on pit bulls following a weekend attack on a Toronto man, the province's attorney general says.


FROM AUG. 29, 2004: Pit bulls attack man in Toronto

"If we are banning or otherwise restricting otherwise dangerous weapons, why would we not include these animals as well?" Michael Bryant told the Toronto Star.

Municipalities already have the option of banning pit bulls under the Ontario Municipal Act.

"We're just looking into whether the province should also get involved," he said.

Toronto police shot and killed two pit bull terriers Saturday after they suddenly attacked a 25-year-old man who was walking the animals for a friend

There were reports that the man may lose an arm as a result of the attack.

[binka_nugget]

I hope other provinces don't start banning pits..

[GoldenRetrLuver]

Originally posted by LorraineO
"If we are banning or otherwise restricting otherwise dangerous weapons, why would we not include these animals as well?" Michael Bryant told the Toronto Star.

Statements like this aren't fair to make. Comparing Pits to "dangerous weapons" is very, very sad. You notice in newspaper articles when there's a Pit Bull attack, they never talk about the owners of these "vicious" dogs. Ignorant people.

[Jods]

awh no I live in ontario really close to toronto I hope these people don't ruin it for the rest of the animal loving world

[manda99]

Wow. Frustrating.


Why is the reaction always to ban the breed?
Doesn't anyone in a law making postion own a fantastic pit bull or have a friend with one so they can use him/her as an example of what a great breed this really is?

[manda99]

And Smokey agrees!

[Toller 42]

I found this site about all the dog banning they did across Canada, I haven't found one for the USA though.
http://www.goodpooch.com/BSL/cdnbsl.htm
I hope the link works for those of you who want to see it.

[LorraineO]

thanks for the site,,,, I will NEVER muzzle myLucy if I am in any of the mentioned areas,, she doesnt have a mean bone in her body..... its sooooo stupid!!!!! shes a dobie/am staff cross.....

[DogLover9501]

Originally posted by binka_nugget
I hope other provinces don't start banning pits..

Me too!

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Originally posted by DogLover9501
Me too!

Me three!

[senorita02]

Please Read...

Perhaps we can help it is worth a try, Please click on the link and let
your voice be heard ! !

http://www.petitiononline.com/Paws/petition-sign.html

[LorraineO]

thanks,, I signed !!!!!!!

[snappy]

I signed. I wish there was a way to ban bad owners instead of the breeds.