- May 30, 2011
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http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2012/...on-their-dogs-or-be-evicted-from-their-homes/
I read an article today about a ruling in Baltimore, MD, that is forcing pit bull owners to either abandon their dogs, or be evicted from their homes. Even though I am not a 'pit bull' owner, this is frustrating to me. In the past, I have owned two dogs that would've fit into the loose group of ''pit bull-type''. I also know what it is like to have to get rid of or put down a dog, and it is NOT a simple thing. Unfortunately, many of these people have no choice. In a bad economy, they can't afford to move, and have to give up their dog.
In addition, the ruling applies to ''pure breed pit bulls'' (apparently before it applied to pit bulls AND pit bull mixes).
My question is, what are they referring to as a pit bull?
American Pit Bull Terriers? (UKC/ADBA registered I assume?)
AmStaffs, StaffyBulls and APBT?
How can you prove a dog is an actual purebred without papers? Hundreds of ''pit bulls'' aren't even registered.
And if then the rule applies to any ''pit bull-type'', would the dogs I had end up at the pound?
And if it applies to any dog that looks like a pit bull, what then?
I'm glad to hear that some dog owners are standing up to it, but I'm afraid that until it can be changed, dozens of dogs are going to end up at the shelter.
This is not going to turn out well.
Thanks for the vent btw!
MC
I read an article today about a ruling in Baltimore, MD, that is forcing pit bull owners to either abandon their dogs, or be evicted from their homes. Even though I am not a 'pit bull' owner, this is frustrating to me. In the past, I have owned two dogs that would've fit into the loose group of ''pit bull-type''. I also know what it is like to have to get rid of or put down a dog, and it is NOT a simple thing. Unfortunately, many of these people have no choice. In a bad economy, they can't afford to move, and have to give up their dog.
In addition, the ruling applies to ''pure breed pit bulls'' (apparently before it applied to pit bulls AND pit bull mixes).
My question is, what are they referring to as a pit bull?
American Pit Bull Terriers? (UKC/ADBA registered I assume?)
AmStaffs, StaffyBulls and APBT?
How can you prove a dog is an actual purebred without papers? Hundreds of ''pit bulls'' aren't even registered.
And if then the rule applies to any ''pit bull-type'', would the dogs I had end up at the pound?
And if it applies to any dog that looks like a pit bull, what then?
I'm glad to hear that some dog owners are standing up to it, but I'm afraid that until it can be changed, dozens of dogs are going to end up at the shelter.
This is not going to turn out well.
Thanks for the vent btw!
MC