Not exact matches
1) Fatal Dog attack in Dayton -
on breed, the media, common denomenators,
reckless owners and ineffective animal control — Back in February, 57 year old Klonda Richey was tragically killed by her neighbor's two dogs.
We support laws that: 1) establish a fair process by which specific dogs are identified as «dangerous» based
on stated, measurable actions; 2) impose appropriate penalties for
reckless or irresponsible actions by
owners of such dogs; and 3) establish a well - defined method for dealing with dogs proven to be dangerous.
``... instead of punishing innocent dogs for resembling a specific breed, communities should concentrate
on holding
reckless owners accountable and responsible.
They thrive
on love and attention and need constant companionship from their
owners and can not be left alone for regular extended periods without becoming destructive,
reckless and dangerous.
Emphasize the need for «comprehensive breed - neutral laws» that focus
on «behavior not bias» and those that target «
reckless owners.»
«There is a growing awareness that BSL does not improve community safety and penalizes responsible dog
owners and their family companions... If communities wish to implement effective dog bite prevention programs, recommendations continue to shift in favor of multifactorial approaches focusing
on improved ownership and husbandry practices, better understanding of dog behavior, education of parents and children regarding safety around dogs, and consistent enforcement of dangerous dog /
reckless owner ordinances in communities.
«RESOLVED, That the American Bar Association urges all state, territorial, and local legislative bodies and governmental agencies to adopt comprehensive breed - neutral dangerous dog /
reckless owner laws that ensure due process protections for
owners, encourage responsible pet ownership and focus
on the behavior of both dog
owners and dogs, and to repeal any breed discriminatory or breed specific provisions.»
«Resolved, that the American Bar Association urges all state, territorial and local legislative bodies and government agencies to adopt comprehensive breed - neutral dangerous dog /
reckless owner laws that ensure due process protections for
owners, encourage responsible pet ownership and focus
on the behavior of both dog
owners and dogs, and to repeal any breed discriminatory or breed specific provisions.
Depending
on the
owner of the bus, cities, municipalities, school boards, or bus companies may be indirectly responsible for bus accidents when they employ drivers who are experienced or who have a history of causing accidents or engaging in
reckless driving.