I think this is ridiculous....talk about govermental control. The problems with animals are not normally due to their nature so much is hwo they are nurtured. But I feel that it is an invasion of our rights if we allow the government to start dictating laws based on a certain "breed" of dog. What breed of Human are you? Would you want to have more stringent laws because of your race? I believe Hitler tried this....
This is not the dog's fault. Pit's are great animals as long as they are trained correctly. My husband and I owned one for many years. She was the kindest, sweetest dog we ever had. Unfortunately she died a few years ago of old age.
Blame the owner--NOT the dog. Enforce laws already on the books. Spay/neuter all dogs. Stop the stray problem. Stop euthanizing thousands of dogs and cats. This is not a Pitbull problem. This is a people problem.
Why don't they ban every breed of dog there is. It is the owner of these vicious animals who are not keeping them under control that need to be addressed, not the breed of the dog.
Only bad pitbulls are those owned by bad people. Responsible owners like me and many others deserve to breed , raise and enjoy these dogs fully in Georgia and any other state. Target the people who raise the dogs wrong. THIS IS A POLITICAL MOVE FOR POLITICAL INTEREST.
I think this law is gonna really piss alot of eople off. I think that you should realize that it's not the dog thats the propblem, it's the owners. I have friends that have two pitt bulls and they wouldnt harm a rat, well because she is a good owner. SO please think before you tick alot of people off.
These pit bulls are not responsible for their actions if they are taught to be aggressive. The owners should be held responsible. Just like a 3 year old child being let outside they need to be watched.
What's next? Do we muzzle poor black men? Poor white men? There is plenty of data that shows a larger portion of crime is committed by both of these groups, but that has nothing to do with their race or gender. It has to do with how they were raised and their environment. A pit bull who is abused and neglected is more likely to act poorly. It just so happens that pit bulls are a favorite breed of not only true dog lovers, but questionable people who have them around as a sick status symbol.
This proposed treatment is inhumane to the dogs and the humans who love, care for their pets. Put this kind of punishment toward the owners who abuse and neglect their pets.
It would be interesting to examine the correlation between the percentage of humans and dogs, of any breed, that overstep boundaries. Domestic animals are only as good as their partners.
Profiling a breed of an domestic animal is like profiling a human, its wrong. Dogs are supposedly mans best friend and you this bill is making it out to be mans enemy.There are just as many attacks by dobermins,akitas,chows and dalmations even. The focus is on the wrong breed. Pits account for 1.8 percent of bites. think about that..
I myself am a APBT owner. I love my dog to death and have raised him since a puppy. He is most loving tward children and elderly.. how can you punish the breed for the few owners that dont raise their dogs correctly. Find and punish the owners of them, not my dog. If I do muzzle my dog how am i gonna play fetch?
Punish the bad owners, not the dogs! I have a female Stafordshire Bull Terrier cross, and she is the most wonderful and loving dog ever! If this bill is passed, what happens to all of the GOOD dogs?
PUNISH THE DEED! NOT THE BREED. BSL IS NOT FOR GEORGIA. PEOPLE WE GOT TO WATCH WHO WE ARE VOTING FOR ITS OUR ON ELECTED OFFICIALS THAT ARE TREATING OUR DOGS UNFAIRLY..... TALK ABOUT A FREE AMERICA SINCE WHEN?.....WHAT WILL THEY TAKE FROM US NEXT????
The answer is to crack down on those who are misusing or abusing a thing (a gun, a dog, a drug, etc...) such that he or she is a danger to others. That is the governments job, to protect me, joe citizen, from danger. However, that protection should not come at the cost of my freedom to own a thing (a gun, a dog, a drug, etc...) and use it responsibly and as one who does not put others at risk. We cannot allow the government to encroach upon our freedom any further than they already have. Furthermore, you politicians (all of you) are wasting our resources when there are REAL CRIMINALS AND THREATS TO OUR SOCIETY from which we SHOULD be protected.
A pit bull is not dangerous. A dog which is trained to be aggressive and attack others is. There is a massive difference. A pit bull is possibly the most devoted, loving animal I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. To place a ban on a breed of dog is not only a violation of rights, but a shoddy and irresponsible act that will solve absolutely nothing. Statistically, of the breeds of dog most likely to cause harm to a human, a pit bull is impressively low on the list. The number of dog bites will not decrease in any way, as those dogs which bite or attack others were trained to do so and will continue to be trained, unless those responsible are punished for their actions.
It is the shotty owner of ANY animal that makes them dagerous not the animal/breed itself! Scared people get pit bulls for protection, based on ignorance and the media. "They" don't take care of them...just because you feed and water an animal does not make you a good person or "parent" to the animal. The animal is then brought up wrong and unloved and thus disliking everything, even thier owner!People need to educate themselves about ANY animal, be willing to take on the responsibilty and do right by the animal before they purchase!!!!!
You start taking away our right to have certain breeds of animals, what will you take away next? It is the way you raise the animal. any dog can viscious. People are always fighting these dogs. they are the ones who should be caught and dealt with. Why blame the breed?
I oppose this legislation. Hundreds of people dies from shark bites every year. If Georgia had it's way we would ban swimming at the beach. Maybe we can start prohibition once more because of people thaat are injured or killed from drunk drivers. I could go on and on making excuses on why people should be held accountable for their pets behaviour. Any pet, not just Pit Bulls. Maybe we should ban lawmakers that want to waste our time with everything from flags to theory stickers to breed specific proposals...
I oppose this band in every possible way. I own and love a wonderful pit bull. I wouldn't trade him for anything. He has been raised right and is nothing but love through and through. He wouldn't hurt a flea. This is a bunch of ignorant people who don't know what in the world they're talking about. If they would go after the losers that treat dogs so awful to MAKE them into what they are, this would never happen. Dogs aren't BORN mean. People MAKE them that way!
I thank God every night that my tax dollars are going to causes that really matter.
While you're at it, go ahead and limit the number of children I can have, make it a crime to supersize my value meal, and what the hell...go ahead and force me to wear sunscreen.
Wow, I'm so fortunate that my legislators are looking out for me!
Free will - who needs it.
My family has raised pitbulls in the past and we never had one that was overly aggressive even towards small children that would pull ears and tails. If we ban pitbulls now, it will be Akitas, Rotties, or Dobermans next. No dog should be blamed for the ignorance of man.
This is the stupidest legislation I've ever heard of! I have a Staffordshire Bull Terrier and she is incapable of hurting another animal or a person. This legislature stems from pure ignorance of the breed!
I have three American pit bulls. The girls are all "lovers"--that's the way they've been raised. As with people, if you raise them to be mean, they probably will be. Punish irresponsible and cruel people who break the law with regard to any pet. Don't legislate against my rights as a responsible pet owner to breed and own any breed of dog I choose. House Bill 78 is part of a "slipery slope" to increased government infringement on our freedom as American citizens.
The problem with pitbulls is not the dog, but the owners.
You should not ban a breed because the owners (drug dealers) are irresponsible.
Ramon J. Gordillo, DDs
Prevention research Branch, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Road, NE
MS-E37
Atlanta, Ga 30303
I cannot believe our legislators would even entertain a bill such as this. Too many of our rights are being taken away. This ban will only lead to more government people telling us what we can and cannot have. I totally disagree and will march if necessary to stop this ban. Thanks for your help.
If this bill passes, will the 'dog police' be able to identify a pit bull? Will all dogs with short hair eventually be muzzled? This bill is ridiculous and I really can't believe there is anyone, dog lover or hater, that doesn't see the absurdity of it.
Not only will this prevent Georgians from owning this wonderful and intelligent breed, it will also condemn thousands of "pit bulls" to death. As a former adoption volunteer, I can guarentee that such a law would require all "pit bulls" obtained by animal shelters to be euthanized regaurdless of their temperment. This law blatantly disregaurds the human error that is involved in nearly all incidents involving "pit bulls."
Banning pit bulls is pure ignorance of the breed. Punish irresponsible owners not the breed.I own a staffordshire bull terrier and these dogs are beatifull doggs and so are pitbulls, In Holland a pitbull is illegal, unfortunely because they say it is a dangerous breed, bullshit because the owners make these dogs dangerous..
Banning pit bulls is pure ignorance of the breed. Punish irresponsible owners not the breed.I own a staffordshire bull terrier and these dogs are beutifull doggs and so are pitbulls, In the nederlands a pitbull is
My year-old Pit mix is the sweetest, smartest, most loyal and laid back dog I have ever had. I trust her completely with my children. Pit Bulls are actually DISINCLINED to bite people because of their genetic history of being bred to fight other dogs. Which is even more reason to punish those humans who train ANY kind of dog to be vicious, not ban the breed. The publicity "hound" legislators who are sponsoring this unusually stupid bill are the ones who should have to wear muzzles in public!!
