Yes the battle
from breed ban is far from over and this is a little victory but a victory nevertheless still.
Not exact matches
IN RESPONSE TO PET DEATHS, UNITED AIRLINES IS
BANNING A BUNCH OF POPULAR DOG AND CAT
BREEDS FROM FLYING Mastiffs, Pekingese, shih - tzus, several bulldog breeds, as well as Burmese and Persian cats, all got the
BREEDS FROM FLYING Mastiffs, Pekingese, shih - tzus, several bulldog
breeds, as well as Burmese and Persian cats, all got the
breeds, as well as Burmese and Persian cats, all got the boot.
Close working with the Pet Advertising Advisory Group (PAAG) to ensure that all online, print and classified advertising contains appropriate welfare messages, and that publishers do not advertise dogs
banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act or those
from establishments which are not fit for the
breeding of animals.
They favor
banning imports of wild - caught amphibians but allowing the sale of animals
bred in captivity, even if they come
from Asia, as long as they are quarantined and tested.
Originally
bred in Great Britain 400 years ago, the toy spaniels were pets of royalty and named because of a children's pet in the household of Charles I. King Charles II decreed that the spaniels could not be
banned from any public place, including Parliament, and they're commonly seen in British historical paintings.
By working with several city councils in our region, San Diego Humane Society recently helped pass legislation
banning local pet stores and other commercial businesses
from selling dogs, puppies, cats, kittens, and rabbits that are obtained
from puppy mill farms, commercial catteries, and other large
breeding establishments.
Besides shedding light on and
banning such cruel practices, the new regulations have also been set up to protect consumers, as pets
from breeding mills often end up unhealthy or behaviourally - challenged due to how they were
bred and raised.
In the past 30 years, media reports of Pit Bull attacks have fueled reactions
from fear to outrage, causing many to support their communities
banning the
breed.
There may also be
bans on
breeds considered dangerous such as Staffordshire (Pit) Bull Terrier, Akita, Presa Canario, and others, but these differ
from country to country.
Zebrowski, a Pit Bull owner, has put forth a bill that will prohibit landlords
from targeting specific
breeds and
banning them
from housing units.
Besides mere curiosity and determining possible health issues, genetic testing can help protect dogs
from breed specific legislation by proving that they are not part of
banned breeds.
Hopefully, the officials will not focus on
banning any one
breed of dog, despite the letter that Mayor Priscilla Taylor received
from a father who's child was attacked.
I would love nothing more than to change people's perception of these
breeds, but that can only happen when these idiots are
banned from keeping such dogs.
A
breed ban usually requires that all dogs of a certain appearance («targeted
breed») be removed
from the municipality wherein the
ban has been implemented.
California could become the first state in the nation to
ban pet stores
from selling commercially
bred pets which includes dogs, cats and rabbits that come
from out - of - state breeders according to THE SAN DIEGO UNION - TRIBUNE.
While Bulldogs were originally
bred purely for fighting and grew in fame owing to their intense, blood - thirsty fierceness during the hay days of Bull - baiting and other dog - fighting sports, they were later
bred by admirers into calmer, family dogs to save them
from extinction once bull - baiting was
banned from the streets of Rome.
As they're a
banned breed for domestic owners in many parts of the US, an added attraction is that it's less expensive to rescue them
from animal shelters than to buy them
from established breeders.
With the vast majority of pet store puppies coming
from puppy mills, over 200 jurisdictions across the U.S. and Canada have enacted ordinances
banning the retail sale of commercially
bred dogs and cats.
My point that cities have
banned the
breed is far
from irrelevant but just reinforces it.
It is originally used to be a pit fighter but when the sport was
banned in late 1800, aggression and ferocity were slowly taken away
from the
breed.
At least 35 communities nationwide have considered
banning the
breed from within their city limits, and while such ordinances have run into constitutional problems stemming
from the difficulty in defining exactly what a pit bull terrier is, their number is growing weekly.
In order to maintain their lock on the market and convince Americans to not buy dogs
from pet stores or purebred dog breeders, these same rescue groups and shelters are lobbying legislatures and city councils all across this nation to outlaw dog
breeding and
ban pet stores
from selling pets.
«We know
from experience that all dogs have the potential to react aggressively if scared or threatened but most dogs don't bite, so the
banning of some
breeds over others doesn't make sense.»
Diego Salsapants was chosen out of 100 pit bulls
from Mariah's Promise Rescue after being
banned from Denver in 2005 for his
breed.
The only way to stop euthanasia is to stop puppy mills, breeders, and irresponsible guardians
from bringing more dogs and cats into a world that does not offer them the chance for a home — and the only way to do that is by passing mandatory spay - and - neuter legislation and implementing a full - scale
ban on
breeding.
The Cook County puppy mill bill, which would
ban pet stores
from selling commercially
bred dogs, cats, and rabbits and is scheduled to go..
The Florida Legislature passed a law preventing local governments
from banning specific dog
breeds in 1990, but lawmakers left intact Miami - Dade County's
ban on pit bulls.
Breed specific legislation affecting Pit Bull dogs ranges
from all - out
bans to laws that require Pit Bull owners to carry costly insurance policies.
Since
breed bans rarely grandfather in people who already own the
banned breeds, the city can legally take your dog away
from you.
Aurora Animal Shelter, a government - funded shelter, is now transferring pit bulls
from the Aurora location to other Colorado shelters where the
breed ban is not in place.
The remaining 85 % of dog bite cases are
from breeds that are not targeted by the
ban.
A full
breed ban requires dogs of a particular appearance to be removed
from the municipality where the
ban has been implemented.
Hundreds of these dogs are put to sleep in the U.S. alone every year, and
breed - specific legislation
bans them
from entire parts of the country, which essentially serves as a death sentence for many dogs in those areas.»
«Philadelphia could soon be the next city to
ban pet stores
from selling commercially
bred dogs and cats, a move that prioritizes adoptions of rescue animals and is aimed at stopping the growth of so - called animal «mills.»»
Although the
ban on
breed specific legislation allows Delaware's dog owners to open their family to any dog they choose, it does not prohibit landlords or property managers
from barring certain
breeds from housing, an issue that a large number of dog owners face.
Due to concerns about puppies coming
from disreputable sources, many local jurisdictions have passed measures to
ban or restrict the sale of commercially -
bred dogs in pet stores, including several Illinois jurisdictions.
The resolution, though, does not actually
ban anything, but calls on the governor, legislature and local municipalities to take immediate steps to
ban the sale of dogs and cats that come
from large scale commercial
breeding facilities - which are often referred to as «puppy mills.»
United Airlines announced more than 40
breeds of dogs and certain
breeds of cats that would be
banned from its flights starting in June.
Local governments would be prohibited
from banning certain dog
breeds.
«The Warrenville (IL) Community Development and Planning Committee / Committee of the Whole will continue discussing a proposed ordinance to
ban the unlicensed
breeding of dogs and cats during its regular meeting at 7 p.m. today...» -
from championnews.net
Assembly Bill 485, authored by assembly member Patrick O'Donnell, will help put an end to the suffering of animals in commercial
breeding operations (the majority of which are in the Midwest) by
banning the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits
from mills.
Legislation that
bans the pet store sale of all dogs, cats, and rabbits
from commercial
breeding facilities waits for governor's signature.
«SARASOTA - Sarasota County commissioners heard more than 10 hours of public comment
from over 100 people before voting 3 - 2 in favor of an ordinance Wednesday
banning the sale of commercially
bred dogs and cats in retail establishments.»
The new law blocks local county and city governments
from banning or restricting someone's right to owner certain
breeds or mixed
breeds.
There is a skepticism about whether or not
bans are more about making people feel better versus actually making people safer
from those
breeds.»
Sure, large dog bites will hurt more than bites
from smaller dogs, but does that constitute
banning all large dog
breeds?
The Department of Environmental Protection of Bermuda released the list of 20
banned dog
breeds in 2003, which was modified in the year 2011 and 8 dog
breeds including German Shepherds was moved
from Unrestricted to restricted
breeds.
While the military is
banning breeds from their military bases, the reality is that the biggest threat to soldiers, many of whom suffer
from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, is themselves.
The reality is that large -
breed dogs often provide the best comfort to these soldiers, who often feel tough and misunderstood themselves, and the military is
banning these dogs, which could potentially save these veterans» lives
from the bases they live on.
The list of all
banned breeds can be obtained
from the American Kennel Club's official site.