A friend of mine has made the situation known, and I felt the need to help. Killing off a breed of dog is simply outrageous and unheard of. There are better ways to take care of this and hopefully my signature will help get it done.
As an owner of two American Pitbull Terriors, one 4 years old and the other almost 2 years old. I have found that they are great dogs. Also being a person who was attacked by a great dane that took me by the top of my head, and my son had been attacked by a black lab, both of which the dogs were tied up outside most of the time (neglected) My dogs are inside spoiled rotten babies that have there own beds and would never hurt anyone unless it was to protect someone in our home.
Please educate yourself. Pitbulls are wonderful dogs. I have a pit that I would trust with any child or adult. She has done wonders with friends of mine that had the opinion that all pitbulls were vicious beasts. They now let their kids play with her, without any reservation. I take her on vacation every year. Hopefully, one day we can go to Ontario.
The reality is, only 1.89% of dogs responsible for bites are Pit Bulls (in a 7 yr period there were 1593 dog bites, 30 of which were from Pit Bulls), also you are 6 times more likely to be srtuck by lightning than killed by a dog of any breed (you're 4 times more likely to be killed by a cow in the USA than any breed of dog, much less a Pit Bull), aaannndd over a time period, statistics show that Pit Bulls are way less dangerous than Labradors and Cpcker Spaniels!!! Some websites you can got to for information and statistics are: www.pbrc.net
www.pbrc.net/pitbull/sadr eality.html
www.members.aol.com/bstof shw/facts.html
www.realpitbull.com/myths .html
www.thedogplace.com/hotne ws/av6.asp
www.badrap.org
www.loveabull.org
www.pitprintsrescue.com
www.pitbullregistry.com
www.atts.org
Im sorry but this is a bunch fo crap My husband has owened pitbulls all his life and not one of them ever knew a stranger Beastie our curent love is the greatest he protects our children who are 9 and 2 they crawl all over him and pick on him and hes never even raised a lip judge the owner not the dog
what are they going to do next, condemn doctors and lawyers for doing their jobs that they are trained to do?? don't punish the dogs punish the people that train them to be fighting dogs.
gee, this is like saying blondes are dumb and hazardous to our society, let's kill them off.. well maybe thats a dumb anology, but pitbulls are sooo cute and awesome to be around
i cant believe they want to do thiiss!!!!! this is terrible...u cant judge a breed by a few coincidences that happened and just wipe them out...humans r just idiots
Sir, Although I am a US citizen, I am obliged to Tiva and Logan to voice my oppinion. They are my wonderful pit bulls. These two are not only pets, but my best buds, and most importantly members of the family. Banning this breed in any area is just plain wrong. I grew up in Prince George's Co. Maryland, where pit bulls are banned. It wasn't until my husband & I moved that I got the chance to experience this magnificent breed. Mat I pose a question? Have you ever owned or even come in contact with a well behaved pit bull? Apparently not! Do your self and your citizens a favor, keep this breed from abolishment, and keep them legal.Simply put...EDUCATE! NOT LEGISLATE!!!!!!!!
These truly are one of the most misunderstood breeds. This dog is a clear example that man can create or man can destroy. Ban the backyard breeders, convict a dog fighter (or preferably execute one), convict an animal abuser, place age restrictions and clean record restrictions and make people responsible for what they create. Encourage training and education for all dog owners. Don't ban a breed where there are so many real examples of the true potential of these dogs (Weela, Popsicle, Dakota and every Pit Bull best friend). We will know the effectiveness of this ban if it passes long before the 2007 election.
I am not a pit bull owner but rather a pit bull lover. If I didn't have two dogs already I would LOVE to rescue one and have nothing but praise for anyone with the guts to rescue one in the middle of this proposed legislation. To the man that just adopted the sweetheart from the local pound after she was stuck there for three months - BRAVO
Any breed can be bad. I feel that it is all in the way you raise your animal. I have two very warm and loving pitbulls. I am not afraid to have my two year old grandson around them. He enjoys them as much as I do. People who have bad dogs should be punished. An animal like children learns from your teachings. My dogs (2 yrs.old and from the same litter ) have been well socialized and love to play with other animals. I have a 9 week old kitten in the house and Dallas (75 lb. male) & Cheyenne 45 lb. female) have become Apaches' surrorgate mother.I also have a 9 yr. old yellow lab, Dakota. I can't imagine my life without them. Has anyone done any stats on other breed attacks? This is just ridiculous!
I am proud to have such a wonderful, obedient, devoted, and affectionate animal. More people should have pitbulls, and there should be strict regulations on who owns them, but they should most definitely never be banned. "BLAME THE DEED NOT THE BREED"
Pitbulls have a negative stereotype. Thanks to their owners. If anyone is to be blamed it should be on the owner. I'm a proud owner of a pitbull and she's great with kids and other dogs. People should take initiative to educate themselves about pitbulls instead of believing their local politician.
i am a proud pitbull owner and she is very loving i also have 2 kids age 7 and 2 and they love her and she is great with them never had a problem with the breed.
If American Pit Bull Terriers are to be judged, they should be looked at strictly as individuals. Responsible owners and dogs should not be punished for the negligence of a few.This ban, if enacted, would be horribly misguided.
The ban is unfair and cruel. I have a pit bull and he is the most loveable and friendliest animal. If they ban pit bulls, then they will start banning other dog breeds because they'll be an increase in those dog bites. This ban just doesn't make any sense.
I think Michael Bryant is not getting the fact that ALL dogs have teeth, and therefor the potential to bite. Banning one breed will not solve anything.... What is needed is a more well rounded Agressive dog act, and stiffer penalties and laws surrounding Puppymills, dogfighters, abusers etc...
The problem with a government that claims to have the "best interest of the people" in mind when making laws, yet refuse to speak to any of the experts that can TRUELY advise them of the facts and fictions, all the while creating mass hysteria in order to gain support, has been proven deadly time and time again throughout history. Just ask anyone who lived in Europe from 1933 to 1944.
I totally agree with Tina Karl's statements. The Pit Bull is a very friendly companion canine when raised by loving, compassionate hands. The reason for these maulins by pit bulls is the vicious, sick, perverted training they receive from sick, vicious people. I have a neighbor with 2 pit bulls and they arwe very friendly dogs who stick to their home where they are loved, and they love their comfort. I had another neighbor who had a beautiful Keeshond and then bought or adopted a Pitt Bull and kept lifting the Pit Bull and dropping her onto the Keeshond to try to start a fight. They didn't care for and neglected every animal they had. Please don't ban and euthanize pit bulls -- they are the American Dog!
I am the proud owner of 2 red-nosed pitulls, mother and son. These dogs are part of my family, they dont even bark. They are loyal and so amazingly docile that everyone that comes in contact with them call them fake pits. There is a physically handicapped child in my apartment that will not perk up until I bring my female to see him in the mornings, it is a part of this childs daily routine in order for him to get started in the mornings. I also own 2 cats, who sleep side by side with my menacing pit bulls at night. Michael Bryant is a canine natzi
I am the proud mother of 2 female red-nosed pitbull terriers. No one should have the right to tell me what I own. BSL is simply discrimination against a beautiful animal who is simply misunderstood. I will continue to own my breed of chioce "PITBULLS" even if I have to leave this ****ty province to do it. Toronto will lose money in the long run, and other provinces will prosper.
If pitbulls are so evil and dangerous, why has it only been an issue the last few years? And with almost 30 000 in Toronto alone (one or two more than Bryant's estimated 1000), why are there not a lot MORE attacks?? We know why, we listen to the experts. Maybe the liberals should try that so we can stop the real issue, dog attacks, rather than looking for a slam-dunk solution to an unpopular government. (hint-this isn't it either)
There is one thing the Fiberals can count on,neither my animal-loving friends nor my family will ever again vote for a party capable of coming up with such an inhumane insane law.Ban the Fiberals,not the Pit-Bulls!
If He is serious about reducing dog attacks the model Bryant needs to review and implement is from Calgary . Bites down over 90% without banning any breed.
Also I would thank the liberals in general if they just back off a little in regard to Ontarians making their own choices .
No one should be able to tell me what I can and cannot own. I am the proud mother of 2 female red-nosed American Pit-Bull terriers, and I will continue to own this breed, even if it has to be done outside of Ontario. BSL is the stupidest law they have ever tried to pass. Whether the law is passed or not.... I WILL NOT MUZZLE MY DOG. They've done nothing wrong, and shouldn't be punished for others deeds. DISCRIMINATION..
As an owner of 2 pitbulls, all I have to say is that banning the entire breed for the mistakes of some is absolutely cruel. Maybe they should think about banning the humans that make these dogs the way they are. My pits are the greatest dogs in the world, and they get along with everyone. I wouldn't trade them for the world. If my area banned them, we would sell our house and move somewhere that appreciated my dogs for what they are: loving, friendly pets.
A breed ban is ridiculous. The next breed that is used to "be tough" will be banned, and then in turn all large dogs. Punish the idiots who train their dogs to be vicious. How about banning pedophiles instead? Or at least turning the efforts of these politicians onto something more worthwhile.
Punish the deed, not the breed. I say go for stronger laws pertaining to animal abuse and neglect, not banning a specific breed of dog. That is just irresponsible and completely pointless. What nonsense!
This is the mpost porrly constructed peice of legislation ever concocted. Look at the fact sand listen to the experts. Because of this being a Liberal supporter I have changed my view and I WILL NOT forget this come elections in a couple years.
Implementing a ban on pit bulls. Is not the Quick fix anyone is looking for. Many Questions arise, one major question all dog owning canadians need to ask is; What does my government consider a pit bull.
Listen up, thugs drug dealers and such will simply find a new breed to use and abuse, if they even do that. What makes us think that a criminal is going to stop and say, oh **** I can't own a Pit Bull to gaurd my cocaine. It's against the law to own a pit bull. It's ridiculous. The only one's hurt by this legislation are responsible owners and The Good Pit Bulls that are such great breed ambassadors. I can only hope that Ontario will wake up and realize the real Pit Bull problem is about Pit Bulls at all it's about the monsters holding the leash. THERE IS A BIGGER ISSUE AT HAND.
Implementing a ban on pit bulls. Is not the Quick fix anyone is looking for. Many Questions arise, one major question all dog owning canadians need to ask is; What does my government consider a pit bull.
Listen up, thugs drug dealers and such will simply find a new breed to use and abuse, if they even do that. What makes us think that a criminal is going to stop and say, oh **** I can't own a Pit Bull to gaurd my cocaine. It's against the law to own a pit bull. It's ridiculous. The only one's hurt by this legislation are responsible owners and The Good Pit Bulls that are such great breed ambassadors. I can only hope that Ontario will wake up and realize the real Pit Bull problem is about Pit Bulls at all it's about the monsters holding the leash. THERE IS A BIGGER ISSUE AT HAND.
PLEASE RECONSIDER BANNING THE BREED. I AM A PROUD OWNER O 2 RESCUED PIT BULLS AND THEY ARE THE MOST LOVING, LOYAL AND PASSIONATE ANIMALS. APPARENTLY, YOU HAVE NEVER HAD THE PLEASURE OF OWNING A PIT BULL!
Well not only is this ban ridiculous, but you do not have facts to back it up. Now that the fiberals have made walking your dog no matter what breed a new danger for dog owners. I have been spit at, told my dog should be killed, and most recently had a glass bottle thrown from a car at myself and my English Mastiff and Neapolitan Mastiff. I never knew that my dogs looked like pit bulls. I guess the government does not care about the safety of dog owners.
I am convinced that this group of dogs is the most abandoned, neglected, abused and I am really surprised there are not more incidents. Its not the breed, its the crap they often times have to endure.
I own a American Pit Bull Terrier named Faith that looks exactly like Petey from the Little Rascals. She is an excellent tempered dog, great with people and excellent with my nieces and nephews. She has also been living in a house with a Boston Terrier and a Yorkshire Terrier for 4 years and there has not once been an incident. Bad owners make bad dogs. I'd go after irresponsible owners of any breed before I'd ban a dog breed that has a better temperment than a Golden Retriever.
An informed person would relize that any animal has the ability to attack, and that we should be addressing the common factors like ownership, not trying to take a single breed out of the picture.
As an owner of a pit bull I must take a stand against this law. I have raised many animals in my life and I have found that"Buddy" could not be a more loyal companion. I recently was in the hospital for a heart attack and after I was released and at home for a month, "Buddy" was right by my side every day. I would look at him and I could almost hear him saying " I know your going to get better and I am here to help you." It is my gut feeling that this law will do nothing to prevent the mistreatment of the pit bull breed. If you want to do something proactive, why not go after the people who train these dogs to fight one another. Go after the people who butcher these dogs trying to make them better fighting dogs. Go after the people who use pits and other breeds as bait for fighting. This is the area you need to direct your efforts. Not the dogs.
Don't ban the breed go after the owners that have thought the dogs to do bad please. I have a pitbull and I treated it right and he hasn't even showed andy vicious behavior againt anything not people or other animals. I think you should stop this crap because you are causing people a great amount of pain over this. I think that you should stop this nonsence and do something with the people who are miss treating the poor dogs. Just to let you know if the ban dose go through I'm not putting a mussel on him, getting him fixed, or getting him taken away from me.
I have been a dog owner all of my life and I am a first time owner of a pit bull. I have never owned a more loving, loyal dog. It's a shame that a poor animal is punished for the deeds of the cruel and ignorant.
I almost missed out on the most loving companion of my life because of the mistaken fear of the breed.My Bruiser would have been put down, but who can resist those eyes? Banning these animals would be a HUGE mistake. BAN THE BAD OWNERS!!!
it does not work.i live in ohio i have loved pit bull since i was young.i have 4 dogs 1 pit 1 mix pit alittle mut and a lab.these laws only hurt the poeple that love pit bulls.i know frist hand.i all so have 5 grandkids.they play with the pit bull more then the others because she will put up with anything they do to her so i guess it is all how you rise them dose anyone ever think about that?
I'm Highly Disagree with this ban. I was once a beliver of the pitt bull up until 1 year ago when i volenteered at the pound to walk dogs. the first day i was to talk a dog out the only one their was a pitt bull.i said to my boy friend i didn't want to take him,he said don't discrimanate against that breed you don't know the dog. so i agreed to walk him. Now i have had him 1 year and he has been the best dog that i have owned always wanting to please me and always there to cuddle when i'm lonely. i love and it would break me heart if something happened to him and i was not able to get the same well behaved pitt bull again.
What is wrong with society these days!i would rather ban incompetent dog owners (and memebers of parliament)then innocent, loving animals! Society must stop using violence towards humans and animals to cure actions that have nothing to do with the root cause!
A LAW banning Pit Bulls only affects LAW abiding citizens, who's dogs are not the ones causing any problems. Law breaking criminals don't care if their Pit Bulls are banned, because if they cared about the law, their dogs wouldn't be running loose attacking people. Having an illegal dog will either appeal to them more or they will move on to another breed which will suffer greatly and end up being banned also. Pit Bulls are the trendy macho breed of the moment the same way Dobermans, Chows, and German Shepherds used to be. What happened to those breeds being "vicious"? A BSL will not stop dog attacks because any dog with teeth and the right training or motivation can attack. Yes Mr. Bryant, it is a people problem. People are responsible for their dogs, the same way they are with their children, not the other way around. So you ban Pit Bulls and dog attacks continue, then what, ban dogs all together? Good luck.
The entire breed of pitbulls should not get such a bad rap.None of them are born fighters, its what the owner makes of them, so shouldn't we be looking at the owners to punish not the breed? I currently own two loving, 2year old pitbulls and the only thing they would hurt is a raw hide.These two dogs which I found running the streets were beaten and full of worms.These dogs trusted in me to give them a good home and love them. I think we should give them all a second chance. With bands on certain breeds you are punishing innocent people and dogs.
I dont understand, How come no one of any importance can see that this ban IS NOT what the public wants?! This ban is HURTING more people and families, than it is saving. Save these beautiful and LOVING animals. Help protect them from harmful humans, not take them away from loving families!
~Lacy
I have had a dog Jazz, she lived to be 9 years old. I grew up with her. She was the most timid of ANY of my dogs that I've ever owned. This is rediculous, U can make a poodle vicious too you know.
This was recorded in question period at Queen's Park:
PIT BULLS
Mr Joseph N. Tascona (Barrie-Simcoe-Bradford): My question is for the Attorney General. Minister, today you made good on your intention to ban pit bulls in Ontario. With the recent number of serious attacks by pit bulls, your bill will be welcomed in many quarters. Banning pit bulls may be a prudent step for your government, but the lack of details of your plan has raised serious concerns.
My question is, Minister, that once your government has passed legislation banning pit bulls, who gets the responsibility to enforce this new law? Will it be a newly created provincial force with expertise in dogs, or will it be the Ministry of Natural Resources, or municipalities, or the SPCA? And the really tough one, Minister: Who's going to pay for it?
Hon Michael Bryant (Attorney General, minister responsible for native affairs, minister responsible for democratic renewal): With respect, I'd say to the member, I would not presume as to what this Legislature will do with this bill. I will say that I have been working very closely with the city of Toronto and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and I have spoken very directly to a number of mayors and councillors across the province to deal with this issue.
Yes, municipalities, of course, have a very, very important role to play when it comes to the regulation of dogs. At the same time, I've got the message loud and clear, that the municipalities do not want a patchwork approach to the pit bull issue. They want to have a province-wide strategy, so that's what we're doing.
We're working with the municipalities. We're working with the SPCA. That's why I sat down with the Ontario association, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. That's why we're working with the humane societies. That's why we're meeting with veterinary associations.
I guess my question to the Att
These pitbull bans make me sick and show what how many ignorant people there are in this world! This breed was once considered the "All American Dog" and a very popular breed. Are you familiar with Pete from Little Rascals, Buster Brown shoes, THE RCA dog and Stubby the most decorated war dog in history were all American Pitbill Terriers! So what happened? Let me tell you - It's our sick country with so many more VERY sick people in this year of 2004 who breed and train aggressive dogs for illegal purposes, drugs, money and then there are some who just like the sport, sickening. What scares me even more is that these people get a slap on the hand while the dog's are put to death and these people are raising children-that scares me to death. You really need to rethink this before you ruin many families and punish people who are RESPONSIBLE owners who love their pitbulls. The people abusing and training these dogs won't mind this ban because it will not bother them. They will probably turn to another breed to abuse because they have no heart or conscience. Have you ever seen pictures of the dogs that have to fight to save their own life. Do you really know what this breed has to endure by the hands of people fighting them? You need to check out some sad realty pictures of the American Pitbull Terrier!! I have 2 American Pitbull Terriers, the best dog's I have ever had. My sister has 2 labradors and one of them is very aggressive to people he doesn't know. I have been researching this breed for 5 years and I love The American Pitbull Terrier.
We need help in Albuquerque,New Mexico,they are trying to ban the breeding of pits and pass laws where you need to have your pit chained and muzzled at all times.This is wrong,if you can help or know what we can do to stop this from happening please e-mail me at clarmijo@comcast.net
You should focuse on the people who own this breed, as they're the ones responsible for how the dog behaves. Under what universe laws do you think it's right to kill an innocent animal, who has been raised to be vicious by PEOPLE?!?!?!?!?! Kill the owners instead, that'll solve all the future problems. Yes, I mean it.
"You wish to kill a pitbull ? I wish to kill a thousand humans"
Killing anything period is wrong, and these bull**** allogations are non existent. They are verbose and made up. If it's wrong to kill a human, then treat a dog no lesser. You do not blame the dogs, but you blame the owners that brought the dogs up, that conditioned them to what they have become, THAT'S WHERE THE MAIN FOCUS SHOULD BE YOU !! If you kill these animals then you're no better then George Bush you rat bastards!!
I have 13 years old Pitbull,hes my best friend ,hes patiente,gentle and intelligente dog.
I was shocked when i found on net wuts gooin on with poor Pits in Canada and disgusted too.All bad things that happend r caused because of humans ignorance and stupidity.God save Pitbulls
You can't just kill innocent creatures like that. It is not the animals fault if it is agressive, it is the owners who train them in violence, if it were to be anything, you should ban the beating of dogs. When you hit a dog it is just like hitting a child and they learn that this is how they need to react to circumstances.
Sure, putting a ban on pitbulls would make your job a little easier Mr. Bryant, but it takes a real man to solve a problem by listening to responsible owners of the breed.
Banning Pit Bulls isn't going to solve the problem. If there's an issue with Pit Bulls, it's NOT with the ones owned by responsible people who would be affected by the ban. The only people who would have Pit Bulls that cause problems are the ones who are going to ignore laws and have Pits anyways. A breed ban wouldn't be solving anything, except taking away loved pets.
3 of my friends have pits and they are some of the most beautiful and playful dogs I've ever seen. I hate to repeat what a bunch of people on here have said but its true. Look at the individual dog, not the breed.
we have two amstaff 10 year's old one pit bull and they are the most LOVABLE DOG BREED .What you see and hear on TV can happen with the SMALLEST DOG BREED . IT's ALL HOW The breed is trained Sample N.Y.P.D.K9 dog's LOOK AT HOW THEY ARE TRAINED TOO ATTACK NOW if we train a Pit Bull the same way the BREED is seen as a vishus dog that should be put to sleep .THEN WHY NOT JUST PUT K9 UNIT DOG' TO SLEEP How THAT FEELS NOW.
If this legislation is passed, all dog owners no matter what breed type will eventually be affected. If we give them an inch they will take a mile. it's dissapointing to see that so many people are taking mr. Bryants word for it and jumping to conclusions, it makes me wonder what happened to the saying- 'don't believe everything you see/hear on T.V'?
we have two pits and they are the most lovable dogs.before we ever got one i thought the same as everyone else oh they are nasty dogs,but that is not true they are awesome dogs better so then some other dogs i have owned in the past and way easier to train then any other dog i owned.people only see what the idiots do not the ones that really care about there animals.so hopfully this petition gets threw to the truelly blind the people who only see the bad.
