Quote Originally Posted by borzoimom
Well it comes back to liability. The shelters are worried about their liability in adopting a breed/ or type if something happens. Our county has done this as well because of several serious attacks from "pitbulls"... If not claimed- they will put them down.. And within town limits, they are now banned..
If you have a "pitbull type"- make sure you microchip so if lost, the dog will be returned..
I really don't think they are worried about liability.. we aren't. we say they have to get their rabies shot first thing becuase of the breed.. we are worried about finding the RIGHT home for the dog and do home checks, background checks, and screen the people REAL well. we had a pit bull pup at the shelter where I volunteer and it took awhile to find her a home and not every dog attack is a pit bull type dog. she found a great home with great people who also have a redbone coonhound.