BSL: Breed Law
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14.7K4Kentucky Community Bans 11 Different Dog Breeds
Residents living in a Kentucky neighborhood were notified last week that, regardless of their demeanor, personality, or history of aggression, 11 different...
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Proposed Bill Hopes to End Breed Specific Legislation Across Missouri
A bill recently filed with the Missouri State Legislature hopes to ban breed specific legislation across the entire state of Missouri if...
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Hooray! Montreal is Officially Ending it’s Ban on Pit Bulls
One year after enacting a wide ban on pit bulls, Montreal’s newly elected mayor will officially end the ban and welcome ALL...
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Montreal’s Newly Elected Mayor Promises to Repeal Pit Bull Ban
Montreal’s municipal election results proved that animal lovers DO have a voice – and that voice was heard loud and clear when Valérie...
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Animal Farm Foundation Calls BULL on “Pit Bull” Awareness Campaigns
For years, October has been widely considered by dog lovers to be “Pit Bull” Awareness Month, but Animal Farm Foundation (AFF) is calling BULL...
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Springfield, Missouri Lawmakers Approve Citywide Pit Bull Ban
In the very month that supporters and advocates celebrate pit bull awareness, lawmakers in Springfield, Missouri are taking a stand against the...
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Hundreds of Montreal Pit Bull Owners Ordered to ‘Get Rid Of’ Their Dogs
More than 500 Montreal pit bull owners have received letters ordering them to either find their dogs new homes outside of the...
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Victory for Dogs! Breed Specific Legislation is Now Banned in Delaware
In a major victory for dogs and dog lovers in Delaware, breed specific legislation, or BSL, has now been banned statewide. On...
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The Sometimes Surprising But Totally True Nature of Pit Bulls
Breed Specific Legislation (or BSL) is still very common and widespread across the country. Proponents of BSL say Pit Bulls have inherent...
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Patrick Stewart & Foster Dog Ginger #GetTough Against Dog Fighting & BSL
For the first time in more than 50 years, legendary actor Sir Patrick Stewart opened his heart and home to foster a...
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Breed Specific Legislation & The Truth About Pit Bulls
by Jane Bowers BA, CPDT-KA, CABC While the term ‘pit bull’ is often used to describe a group of dogs consisting of ...
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HB 313: New Bill Would Discourage Dog Adoptions if Passed
House Bill 313 will soon cross the desks of Georgia representatives that, if passed, would discourage dog adoptions by requiring that every rescue...
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Homeowner’s Insurance Cancelled Over Photo of Dog Posted to Facebook
Do you regularly post photos of your dogs to social media? Of course you do! What else is Facebook for? Well, if...
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Victory! Montreal’s Pit Bull Ban Suspended Indefinitely
On Wednesday, October 5, Judge Louis Gouin of the Quebec Superior Court rendered his decision in the lawsuit between the Montreal SPCA and the...
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How Can You Help the Pit Bulls of Montreal?
Montreal’s controversial pit bull ban has dog lovers scrambling to save the several hundred dogs facing death beginning Monday, October 3 when the...
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Montreal Passes Pit Bull Ban, Thousands of Shelter Dogs Facing Euthanasia
Montreal’s controversial pit bull ban is officially on the books after city council passed a bylaw on Tuesday which places a ban on...
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Diggy the Smiling Dog Fought the Law… And Won!
You may recall seeing the photo above making the rounds on social media. The photo, a selfie of musician Dan Tillery and his...
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After His Blissful Adoption Photo Goes Viral, Police Say Diggy Must Go
You may recall seeing the photo above making the rounds on social media. The photo, a selfie of musician Dan Tillery and his...
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Loyal Pit Bull That Stood Guard Over Injured Owner Removed From the Family She Loves
A pit bull won the hearts of animal lovers around the country when photos of the loyal dog showed her refusing to...
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Louisiana ‘Vicious Dog Ban’ Puts Pit Bulls and Rottweilers at Risk of Euthanasia
When the tiny village of Moreauville, Louisiana passed an ordinance on October 13 banning residents from owning Pit Bulls or Rottweilers, dogs they have...
