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Posts in category "Breed specific ban"

Gremlin, A Pit Bull-type of a Wonder Dog

Gremlin, A Pit Bull-type of a Wonder Dog
I am often marveled at canine capacity for forgiveness….check this out. Watch Gremlin and see her story.  Gremlin is a  Pit Bull type dog. She was saved from the wrath of a dog fighting ring. Her legs were broken, and need re-breaking by veterinarians because they were never treated and grew back in a painful... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
March 29, 2012 at 9:30 am
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Are Friendly Skies Not So Canine Friendly?

Are Friendly Skies Not So Canine Friendly?
Is United Airlines profiling dog breeds? If so, I’m a logical person to ask for help. I’ve stood up against local governments banning specific breeds (usually municipalities seeking to ban any dog looking like a Pit Bull). Breed bans have never demonstrated success at lowering the number of dog bites. Recently, over a 24-hour period... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
March 13, 2012 at 9:13 pm
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Postal Carrier Dies After Bitten by Pit Bull

Postal Carrier Dies After Bitten by Pit Bull
Here is an awful story having to do with a dog described as a Pit Bull. The dog, dangerous….clearly….The problem, owner responsibility. Had this dog been on a leash- this story couldn’t have happened. (Though the dog was on his own property). An attack by an unleashed dog called a Pit Bull on a San... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
March 13, 2012 at 3:37 pm
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Saved By a Pit Bull Superhero

Saved By a Pit Bull Superhero
All dogs are loyal – but these sorts of stories seem to happen an awful LOT with dogs described as Pit Bulls. Angela was leaving the playground in Port Charlotte, FL with her two year old son, when something unimaginable happened. An unknown man attacked them at knife point.. It seemed no one was around... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
March 13, 2012 at 3:07 pm
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Exterminating Pit Bulls in Memphis?

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“Kill all Pit Bulls, or anything that looks like a Pit Bull” is that really a direct order in Memphis? And they admit not putting many individual Pit Bulls, if at all, up for adoption. What the h*** is wrong with them?
By Steve Dale,
February 15, 2012 at 12:46 pm
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McDonalds Calls Petting A Pit Bull Risky, Please Growl Back to McD's

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I can’t believe this radio spot! Listen for yourself…PLEASE SHARE and PLEASE contact McDonalds (800-244-6227). I am so astounded, I couldn’t believe what I was hearing.
By Steve Dale,
February 4, 2012 at 3:16 pm
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Licensing Dog Owners, Not the Dogs: Maybe Not Such a Bad Idea

Licensing Dog Owners, Not the Dogs: Maybe Not Such a Bad Idea
As an outcome of the recent attack by two Pit Bull-type dogs in Chicago, Alderman Bob Fioretti (2nd ward) has offered an interesting idea – licensing dog owners. I actually believe the idea is brilliant – or at least a start. The city can better enforce; most municipalities (including Chicago)  license dogs. That’s not very... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
January 19, 2012 at 2:57 pm
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Why Won't Chicago Animal Care and Control Punish Irresponsible Owners?

Why Won't Chicago Animal Care and Control Punish Irresponsible Owners?
In my view, nearly everything at Chicago Animal Care and Control is today broken. Check this blog post: Who runs CACC and why won’t Chicago Punish Irresponsible Pit Bull Owners?  (click to read story) I congratulate the author for having the courage to address the problems, though there are inaccuracies in the blog post  (important... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
January 19, 2012 at 11:12 am
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Superstar Pitcher Is Not Allowed to Move to Miami with a 'Pit Bull'

Superstar Pitcher Is Not Allowed to Move to Miami with a 'Pit Bull'
When Mark played for the White Sox in Chicago, Mark and Jamie Buehrle were much involved with animal welfare related issues. Jamie was hands-on arguably more than most player wives. It’s clear this couple cares. As a few consider Pit Bull bans in Chicago and/or elsewhere – maybe they will take note. For all his... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
January 8, 2012 at 11:53 am
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Talking Breed Ban In Chicago, Again....STOP! BSL Doesn't Work

Talking Breed Ban In Chicago, Again....STOP! BSL Doesn't Work
Whenever something like this happens – some members of the public over-react, and public officials respond in kind – well meaning….but not effective. Banning a breed (Pit Bull-type dogs always among them) never solves a thing. It’s a response – but not an effective one, not hardly. The owner of the two Pit Bulls that... Read more »
By Steve Dale,
January 3, 2012 at 8:44 pm
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