According to numerous studies, including one in The Veterinary Journal, breed labels are frequently inaccurate and have negative impacts such
as breed discrimination and a higher rate of dogs being returned to shelters.
A few cities and communities may propose outdated breed - specific legislation (BSL), also known
as breed discrimination, out of misinformation regarding the issue of dangerous dogs.
Not exact matches
Harriet Harman, the minister for Women, has renewed her attack on the financial industry, describing it
as a «
breeding ground for
discrimination», after it emerged that women working in the City were being paid
as much
as 60 per cent less than their male counterparts.
We want to encourage positive portrayals of these «monsters»
as a way to change public perception and fight dog
discrimination and abuse by showcasing dogs who are exemplary ambassadors for the
breeds (therapy dogs, Canine Good Citizens) or just loving family members regardless of their often horrific pasts.
Tillery plans to relocate Diggy in order to comply with the city's
breed discrimination laws, but an online petition with over 59,000 signatures is fighting — for Diggy's sake
as well
as actual pit bulls everywhere — to overturn the decades - old ban.
Creating memes for victims of
breed discrimination — such
as so - called «pit bulls» — requires taking a few additional things into consideration.
Celebrity voices help spotlight key issues such
as adopting a pet instead of purchasing one, spaying and neutering to prevent unwanted litters, and fighting puppy mills and
breed discrimination.
As more and more states prohibit breed discriminatory laws, this would be a huge step back for community safety, and the rights of individuals, as well as starting a potential landslide of even more stringent forms of breed discrimination, such as bans, across the stat
As more and more states prohibit
breed discriminatory laws, this would be a huge step back for community safety, and the rights of individuals,
as well as starting a potential landslide of even more stringent forms of breed discrimination, such as bans, across the stat
as well
as starting a potential landslide of even more stringent forms of breed discrimination, such as bans, across the stat
as starting a potential landslide of even more stringent forms of
breed discrimination, such
as bans, across the stat
as bans, across the state.
In this episode we discuss the topic of BSL (
breed specific legislation) or
as Alanna likes to call it BDL (
breed discrimination...
It's time to treat them
as such and end
breed discrimination!
As her baby grew older she was faced with more and more
discrimination about her
breed.
Join attorneys Elise «Ledy» VanKavage and Fred Kray
as they discuss ways to legally combat
breed discrimination and make sure cities enact comprehensive
breed neutral ordinances that protect people and pets.
To help you craft the specifics of your message, here are a few basic reasons why
breed discrimination doesn't work
as well
as some more points discrediting it
as bad public policy.
Taryn has previously worked with multiple animals rights organizations, such
as Rocky Mountain Animal Defense, and is an outspoken advocate for cetaceans and sharks, low cost spay / neuter options locally & abroad, the protection of companion and wild animals, conserving the world's remaining open spaces and speaking out against dog
breed discrimination.
She looks forward to a day when all dogs are seen
as individuals and when
discrimination based on
breed is outlawed everywhere
Our Vision: To make euthanasia
as obsolete
as discrimination against
breed, age or exterior appearances so that every animal has a loving and safe home.
Pit bull terrier initiatives: Challenging
breed discrimination and making sure that all dogs are treated
as individuals.
Organizations doing amazing work, that desperately need our help to continue with rescues, adoptions, building proper shelter facilities, getting proper medical care, low cost spay and neuter programs, helping to teach children kindness and compassion through animals, and advocacy programs such
as fighting against cruelty and working to fight against
breed discrimination.
As bully
breeds across the continent face extreme
discrimination, these working pit bulls are successfully defying stereotypes.
In 2014, Protz - Sanders helped develop and launch Make Michigan Next, a coalition of advocates working to end
breed discrimination in Michigan, and also served
as the rally emcee at the state Capitol in September of that year.
Texas state law currently prohibits
discrimination against individuals based on their dog's
breed or appearance (also known
as breed - specific legislation, or BSL).
Please note that none of this should be taken
as a defense of
breed - specific stereotyping or
discrimination, on the theory that certain
breeds are bound to be aggressive or otherwise «bad.»
But there is a lot of
discrimination that affects dog
breeds as well.
These false notions have contributed to a string of
breed discrimination policies across the U.S. known
as breed specific legislation (BSL).
Studies have shown that
breed discrimination in effect for decades in other places such
as Denver and Miami - Dade County have not worked to keep communities safe.
Breed discrimination is a very costly negative for a community and state and will create a climate where dogs are viewed
as enemies rather than family members requiring proper care, management and love.
Oftentimes dogs are mislabeled
as Pit Bulls,
as in the case of Diggy, and consequently subject to wrongful
breed - specific legislation and other forms of
discrimination.