By banning pitbulls, you are setting a precident of classing species into sub-species groups, this is a dangerous mindset as it will soon turn towards the human species. There is currently a huge push in the media (specifically American) to promote a culture of fear, death and torture. I believe that the pit bull ban is just another brick in the wall of trying to subvert the natural human caring state, and to make us into animals of hate and lust. - If this sounds nuts, just watch some American news. Terry Schiavo, Guantanimo Bay, Iraq... Torture is becoming normal. This is what we must fight - the uncaring, unfeeling, unconcious mind. Humans have been given the knowledge of right from wrong, I hardly believe that destroying pitbulls is in gods plan.
I have a 1and month old pitbull and 1and3moth old Stafford Shire terrior and the are the greatest pupppies.I do not believe in this pitbull ban. I disagree totally.it's how you raise your dogs, and my dogs are very nice.
My girlfriend owns a lovely pitbull who is welcome in my home. My family also adores Asia (the dog). My girlfriend works with children, and she would never own an animal that was aggressive in any way. Asia is always well behaved and angelic. It's nice to be able to take her with me any where and know that she will be good with my friend's dogs, children, and/or cats. What the government is doing is very wrong.
I think they should not blame the dog for their actions because they do as they are trained. They are very powerful and fierce but they only show it if it is taught to them to fight. Don't blame the animal for the owners wrong doing. Thanks for listening and i hope u take this and do something about it without blaming the pitpull.
We should start by muzzling polititians, because thier mouths are more dangerous with this hysterical obsession with law making which an sane person recongnizes as political pandering. They are villianizing an innocent breed to distract people from their own criminal actions.
This all comes down to a political agenda. The Liberals are too busy to take care of real matters, so they blow things out of proportion. What's more important, banning a breed of dog or taking care of the health system. The dog wins! I believe any breed of dog has potential to do serious harm if provoked. There probably is a chance that one day your dog will turn, maybe even on you. BAN THE LIBERAL PARTY! They have a bull**** agenda. Nothing really good will ever come out of a Liberal government.
I have two pitbull dogs.They are so good with my two kids.My kids wouldn't know what to do with out them.The dogs sleep with them, take showers with them.pitbulls are good dogs they are like kids, you have good kids and you have bad kids.It's the way you bring them up.
I own a Staffordshire Bull Terrier and she is the kindest animal I have ever encountered. She loves and is loved by children, cats, other dogs, and all people who get to know her. I am against the discrimination she has suffered recently.
It's not the dog's fault for a bad owner. Every dog is capable of biting anyone, at any given time. You have to understand that this breed is very loyal to it's owner and is not meant to be passed off when you get tired of him/her. I would trust the life of my 2yr old with my pitt over any human 10x over.
I think this is stupid! I know many Pitt Bulls that are awesome family pets. Pitts that become cross means that uasally the OWNER is treating the dog poorly or is being trained to be aggressive, and just like any dog it will become cross because of this. All dogs do bite, but it is only when a pitt bull bites someone will you hear about it and this is not right(even poodles bite people). So what are you going to do with the next popular breed...ban it too.
i must say just how absolutely ludacrist this ban is.
i will have to agree that some owners raise dogs totally wrong but there are those who love there animals and training is important.owners are responsible for there pets,and some of the legislation regarding pit bulls,well all dogs should be under the same restrictions,regardless of breed,a dog is a dog.
and wht should someone who has a well mannered pit bull,and i am speaking from experience after 7 yrs. have to spend all that money,for god sakes people wake up and look at the big picture,if you want these things to happen the make each municipality pay for the chip and fixing of the dog,not the owner,and it is unconstatutional to show this kind of control over tax paying people,it is probably the most inhumaine and brainless thing i have ever heard.
hit the poorly trained dogs,all dogs,i have been nipped at by all sizes of dogs,get it rightfor once.
you can't just wipe out this breed of dog cause of some idiot owners hit them,not responsable owners,not fair at all.
It is outgagous to make people pay alot of money, and to be adding requirements such as micro chips in the dogs, Any type of dog can bite, you have to respect the animals. This is discrimination. I just think this is stupid and outgragous thing ever.
What is the world coming to.A dog, anydog(pitbulls)Why ban them.Because one year the pitbull have made a bad name for it self because of the way ppl trainned it or lack of proper training.I use to own 2 Pit bulls.And they were by far , the best pet i have ever had gental,loving loyal.never hurt a person.Now i got a rottie.So i guess when ppl start moving in to rotties, because pit bulls are band , and we get ppl that dont train them right or lack of , rotties will be the next to be band and killed off.You are going to ban 1000 of dogs from ppls family,kids that love there pets, well i hope you think good long and hard.Shame shame I know your name.This is sick (very) sick .breed profiling , lol. guess you better start looking at all the ankle bitters that are out there, when i go out for a walk .YA you got a big killing spree list to work with now, ****-zu, poddles,all these dogs come out and bite ppl and all the time.More then the odd case of a pitbull doing it.
LIVE & LET LIVE. deal with the owner of the breed, they are responsible for the actions of there dog.You know in the criminal code of canada ,A man use his dog to hurt someone, used it as a weapon, he was sent to jail, this is (Case Law.) Therefore deal with the owner.Travis J Rodgers.
This pitbull ban is disgusting. Killing off a breed of animal is what we are not supposed to do. Making people that have own pitbulls pay hundreds of dollars to meet the reguirments for grandfathered dogs is outragouse. We did not get these dogs on the understanding that 2,3 or 7 years later we would have to pay all this money out of our pockets to meet such irresponsible requirments. You men think you know the answers to dogs biting but you don't this is only a money racket for people like yourself. An animal is an animal and I am sure that you wouldn't care what kind of dog bit you in the end so if you are going to make people of Ontario adhere to this stupid thing maybe you should put these stipulations on all breeds. Wake up! Think about what you are doing. Don't be another stupid politician and make us all pay for this in the future.
This piece of legislation was enacted based on the emotions of a brainless lunatic political figure.
It's hard to even describe what a pitbull is so how the hell can he expect animal control officers to know what a pitbull is.
Mr Bryant if you read this out loud SHAME ON YOU! To all those irresponsible people who own pitbulls as a social status I say don't get a puppy that's going to be a good 80 or 90 lb if you don't know how to handle because the chances are good that they'll end up in a municipal pound where they'll be killed.
I think killing off a breed of dog is not just wrong but like killing to some family members!! I think the owners of the dogs who have used them for fighting & aggresive behaviour should be put to sleep and put the pitbull on death row!! We keep Mass murderers on death row instead of putting the bread to sleep & banning them from society maybe if you want to treat something in this fashion you should start with People who have committed unmentionable crimes. All breeds of animals bite, in all sizes, shapes & forms it is not the breed but the handler who makes it that way no matter what breed or what kind of animal it is & the situation around it. I own dogs, cats & a iguana & each one of these animals can & will bite in a situation SO are you gonna ban them too?? Oh I also forgot my son when he was 2 bit everything he could so you gonna ban them too?? Maybe start with our human race first before you start putting down other races. And in Canada we thought we had freedom!! So if this ban happens I really hope you look into the eyes of every pitbull you ban or put to sleep! Just take even a quick glance into those innocent eyes before you put the needle in, I hope you see what I see!! And if you don't then go & look into a murderers eyes, compare the two and let me know if you see the same innocents as you seen in the DOGS EYES you put to sleep!! May those eyes haunt you forever!!
Pit bulls are awesome dogs and I agree if raised right they are the sweetest things ever. It is all in the way the handlers hand them that make them the way they are. Pit bulls need early introduction to humans and other animals as does anything. They need love and attention with this they could become the perfect companion. Many people see/use them as a sign of aggression and this is how they are known which the case is not always. I hope you change your mind about the ban and give these beautiful creatures of god a second chance. It’s not their fault they have been given a bad name and an aggressive reputation! Thanks
true their have been some problems with pittbulls but it`s not the dog it the owner. any dog could be vicious if raised that way. they shouldn`t ban pittbull`s but make it harder to own them.
I own two pitbulls, my sister owns two pitbulls, my mom owns one. I would trust my life or the life of a child with a pitbull before i would trust it with alot of people. Pitbulls are not born "mean". People make them that was. I have not yet come accross a "mean" pitbull yet. Does anyone ever think of the situation when someone does get hurt? NO they just blame the dog, but no one ever actually knows what really went on. You never hear what the dog has to say and a person who has never actually met a pitbull doesn't really care, they just assume that it is a pitbull when most of the time it isn't. And how come there isn't a german Sheppard ban or a small dog ban? those dogs are much more "mean" than a pitbull. " The average pitbull is nicer than the average person
How can you discriminate against any one kind of dog or even person. They dont allow it in society, so what makes it ok because its a dog. Most dogs have more personality then most people.So, how can you be so cruel.
The pitbull terrier is the most misunderstood breed of dog in the world.It has also been the most abused breed of dog.This ban is a huge step backwards and only adds further abuse and death to a breed of dog that has been fighting for its life since the beggining of its existence.Why does this liberal government want to ram this garbage down our throats?Why did they ignore the facts that were presented by the experts at the so called hearings?Why do they want to pass a breed specific ban when history tells us they are proven failures?Why do they want to pass a bill that has no facts,proof,evidence,logi c or sense?Well if it looks like a liberal scam,sounds like a liberal scam,acts like a liberal scam then ITS A LIBERAL SCAM!!!and the onus is on you,Bryant to prove otherwise.The only reason you want to pass this bill is because you know that it is so senseless and flawed that it will certianly be appealed.Then the liberals can waste and pocket a ridiculous sum of money from the taxpayers to fight the appeal.It will be interesting to see what the final bill will be for them to spend months arguing over a breed of dog that they nothing about.To use the lives of innocent dogs and puppies and to cause a great amount of further suffering to the most abused breed of dog for the sake of greed is the lowest form of scum.How dare this government try to make pitbulls and pitbull owners out to be the bad guys.Pitbulls are fine pets and the people who have adopted these dogs and saved them from the pound deserve credit.We know who the real criminals are.Corruption,greed and fraud are nothing new but to put innocent dogs and puppies to death for no good reason speaks loudly.
pitbulls are good dogs if raised right.please sign a petition for pitbulls in ohio.such as insurance and 6 ft. high fences. but do say that all pitbull owners do research on their breed before owning one.no one is signing the ohio pitrition i have signed for other states so please sign for mine i love the pitbull breed
I own a pitbull, Hank, that is the biggest baby of any dog I know. He is a 53lb. lap dog and my husband and I may be going to get a female today. They make great, loving pets.
ok, first of all, some humans get mad because they get caught in a light shower, so why cant pitbulls get mad if they see someoneas a potential threat to themselves, or to someone they love.i mean, comeon, who should be put to sleep more, them or us? we think its right to kill other species, so arent we a threat also? if we can kill, why cant they? why is a humans life more important? they are sweet and lovable, anyone who doesnt think that can kiss my natural white a$$
We have a 5 month old staffi and he is the biggest suck going.
This dog is afraid of strollers and traffic. He would never hurt anyone and plays quite well with the chihuahua cross we have as well.
This ban is thoughtless, how is genicide going to solve the problem idiotic owners. I have a Staffi named Atreue and he is my baby! He loves everyone, and he adores children. He just doesn't understand when people shy away from him, now this will only get worse. How do you socialize a dog when the majority of people are lead to believe he is a violent and aggressive creature? There was no thought what so ever, put into this by the government.
I am a Pitbull owner, and my dog is the sweetest dog you'll ever meet! I agree with all other people that are supporting the pitbulls, it is owners responsibilty and if you have one you should be allowed to do what you want. As for the mean owners that don't want or look after their dogs should give them up to better homes. This ban should be put far awy out of pitbull owners minds, if youlook at statistics pitbulls are fourth from the bottom to be the most dangerous and their is something worong with the system if they can't read between or on the lines for that matter!!! PLEASE ALL SUPPORT THE PITBALLS THEY ARE LOVELY DOGS ALL DEPENDS IN THE BRINGING UP~~~
This ban is stupid. The people with the dogs that attack are not going to abide by this law anyway it only affects the poor people like us. The idiots that are irrersposible with these dogs are the ones that should get punished not us. We responsible owners need to get our voices heard. If any know any other ways please contact me at pitbullmum@hotmail.com I am an avid pitbull lover and mom to a wonderful 1 yrs old male pitbull who is the love of my familys life. we could not bare to be with out him lets all figure this out and save the beloved members of our families.
I can't believe we live in a society that still paints everything with the same brush. I'm not saying that some of the dogs weren't dangerous. But that is when you need to take a serious look at the owner not blame the breed. Any animal can be made visious if they have a bad owner. I have a pitbull crossbreed and he is the most loving and kind dog I have had.
I have the most georgous pitbull named chopper he is an amstaff cross.I have never ever seen such a calm gentle friendly easy going dog like this in my life he is 10 mos old. Thanks to michael bryant I have built this huge **** you wall around me.People for some strang reason or another arE so scared of my dog when he would never hurt anyone or anything.PEOPLE HAVE TO TREAT THIS DOG ISSUE JUST LIKE A RACIAL ISSUE JUST BECAUSE ONE BAD DOG OR EXCUSE ME BAD DOG OWNER WHY DO THE GOOD ONES HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS.WHEN I TAKE MY DOG FOR A WALK OTHER DOG OWNERS DON'T WANT TO COME NEAR MY DOG CAUSE OF THE BREED OR THE SCARRY MUSSEL HE HAS TO WEAR.WHAT GETS ME IN THIS CRAZY LIFE IS IF YOU TAKE A LIFE THERE'S A CHANCE FOR REHABILATATION AND FREEDOM IF NOT 3 HOTS AND A COT BUT YOUR STILL ALIVE BUT IF A DOG BITES SOMEONE THE GOVERNMENT TAKES THERE LIFE WHY DOES THIS MAKE SENCE OR EVEN SOLVE ANYTHING.THERE IS THIS BIG THING ON RACIAL PROFIALING NOW IF ANYBODY HAS SOMEWHAT OF AN EYESIGHT YOU CAN CLEARLY SEE THAT IT IS YOUNG BLACK MEN DOING THE MAJORITY OF THE CRIMES BUT YET YOU CANT HURT THERE FEELINGS BY TARGETING THEM WELL STOP TARGETING MY DOG AND DOING BREED PROFILING.MY DOG HAS TO BE LEASHED AND MUZZELED WHAT IS THIS GOING TO DO FOR HIM WHEN THE MOST IMPORTANT THING I CAN DO FOR HIM IS SOCIALIZE HIM BUT HOW?i LIVE IN AN APARTMENT BUILDING HOW IS HE SUPPOSE TO GET THE PROPER EXERCISE IF I CAN'T LET HIM OFF THE LEASH FOR 10 MOS OF HIS LIFE HE HAD SO MUCH FREEDOM NOW IT FEELS LIKE IM PUNISHING HIM FOR NO DAM REASON OF HIS OWN THIS IS BULLSHIT TRY ENFORCING THIS ON A RACIAL ASSPECT PUT RULES ON CERTAIN RACES HOW DOES THAT SOUND WORKS FOR ME.
a friend of mine has a 1 year old pitbull and he's a great, friendly,playful pup.look forward to seeing him.any dog can be trained to be a terror.blame the owner,not the dog.
my neice has a pitbull and it has never harmed anyone. It happens to be a big suck because she treats it like her child. i think it is the way you raise them. i don't think banning them is the answer some people only have their dogs and to take them away would destroy more than just the dogs life.
I OWN A STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER. HE IS NOW 10 YRS. OLD. I HAVE A SIX YEAR OLD GRANDDAUGHTER WHO LOVES HIM VERY MUCH. SHE LAYS WITH HIM,PLAYS WITH HIM AND EVEN WALKS HIM. HE HAS NEVER ONCE GROWLED, BITTEN OR HARMED HER OR ANYONE ELSE FOR THAT MATTER. I STRONGLY BELIEVE IT IS THE WAY YOU RAISE YOUR DOG THAT TEACHES HIM HIS BEHAVIOR. BANNING THE BREED IS NOT THE ANSWER. THE IRRESPONSIBLE OWNER IS THE PEOBLEM.
This is a fast, easy way to engender political support among the uninformed masses, not a viable or well thought-out solution to a complex issue. It is a lot easier than addressing the real issues -- like implementing *real* penalties for acts of animal cruelty, running puppy mills and illegal/improper breeding and handling, etc. That would take time and work. Why do the *smart*, effective thing when you can do the popular, ineffective thing? So sad but so true.
I believe the pit bull ban is ridiculous. Any dog can attack a person, child and other animals. Owners of any dog should be responsible for what happens. My child is not supposed to approach a dog without my presence and the presence of the dogs owner. I could go on forever but I won't. BANNING IS NOT THE SOLUTION!!!!!!!
Why are we punishing a breed for a couple dogs mistake. I own a 11 year old pit that has not done any thing wrong to anyone why should she be punished because she was born a pitbull.
My seven year old and four year old sons are devistated by the fact we have to get rid of our family pet a female American Pitbull we had sent down from california to breed now we cannot afford 1000000 dollar insurance and our dog has been known to push open our screen door and run across the street thre different neighbours havebroughth her hom on several occasions now undder the new law if that were to happen again although my nieghbours love our dog they could call the police and could end up in Jail the risk is too much and so we are forced to get rid of our lovin g blue girl named Raven.
We wouldn't have a problem with aggressive dogs if the government put a fraction of the time in animal protection as they do in breed legislation. Pit Bulls have suffered enough at the hands of bad people, now the government wants to encourage people to hate them for being pit bulls! What kind of world do we live in? My Pit Bull is a 65 pound male and i can still pick him up and hold him like a baby....what a scary beast!
I own a pit husky mix. We have 2 boys in the house, they love her and she loves them. We adopted her in December when this bull sh!t bill was in the house...
i own an american staffordshire bull terrier i've had this dog for ten years her name is tia tia has not so much as growled at anyone she loves people my son is only 7 tia adores him the law is wrong the politians are wrong if i make a mistake i correc it so should these high minded i'll call them hypocrites cause im sure that some of them have a dogs?
i own an american staffordshire bull terrier i've had this dog for ten years her name is tia tia has not so much as growled at anyone she loves people my son is only 7 tia adores him the law is wrong the politians are wrong if i make a mistake i correc it so should these high minded i'll call them hypocrites cause im sure that some of them have a dogs?
Wooow... That's...
STUPID!
What the heck? You can't go ahead and kill off a species because it's "inconveniant" for you. Hell, I KNOW we've "inconvenianced" a countless amount of other species, and III know a lot of humans that have inconvenienced me, but what? Okay, no one else cares. Deal with it, get a breeder, and get some pet grass seeing how a dog is too much for you.
This is completely unfair. They are killing this breed off so they don't have to announce the real issue, the owners. This law is based totally on the fact that this man is a coward and the owner of this dog was an *******.
Nothing more.
An animal is an animal. Children get aggressive, do we kill them off too?
This ban is based on the ignorant minds of the select few in Ontario. I can't believe such ban is going through in this province. there are so many facts and evidence that support our side but they never even took the time to look. the people passing this make me sick. good luck re-election time ha ha
a pit bull ban will only hurt good owners taking away their famly and favroit pet the bad dog owners responsable for the dog attacks will just get another breed to make mean or keep breaking the law and keep their pit illigaly.scientifick studies show a pit bulls jaws as normal as any other breed and the cdc temperment test rates this dog as a 88% higher than a golden retivor in short this wont stop dog attacks and it will cost your city in the millions to inforce. bsl is un american
My pitbull is an affectionate, loving animal. He would in no way harm anyone, with the exception of someone that tried to hurt me in my home. And if he were to do that I compel anyone to tell me he isn't just doing his job, bieng a good guard dog.
Pitbulls make a great family pet and why try to take it away from people?Im against the pitbull ban 100%.Its proven that labradors retrievers and cocker spainiels are way more likely to bite,so are you freaks going to ban them too?Punish the deed not the breed.
Staffordshire terriers and pitbull terriers are obedient, loyal, and trusting family dogs. We rescued an abused pit from a local shelter and are happy to say that when provided with a safe, supportive and humane family, pits can not only be happy, well socialized dogs, but they can also be rehabilitated without need for euthanasia. Our pit is the social butterfly of the doggie daycare where she leads the puppy classes 3 days a week, and is a therapy dog for mentally challenged children without posing a threat as seen in much smaller toy breeds.
Although we live in the United States, we recently traveled with our pit to British Columbia, and were happy to receive such a wonderful warm reception and learn of the clear dismay of Canadians regarding the recent legal restrictions imposed in Ontario.
you people are nuts,what next ban black people ,oooo we did that years ago,what is wrong with you people,our forfaters are turning over in there graves, they have fought for our freedoms an look an what you are trying to to pass now ,so what is next if you own a pit bull you are a terrorist,what kind of crap are you pulling here,this beloved usa is turning to **** real fast,but ask the natives who lived here first,an they will tell you..
I think this law is unfair.
I never owned a pitbull but I have a friend in the states who owns one. At first I was scared but then when I went to see her she was so sweet and obedient. Please turn this thing around. Dont punish the breed!! Punish those who made them that way!! After seeing my friends Pit I want to get one now!!
To all those who signed this petition, let me know if theres any other way we can stop this stupidness!! I mean any dog can be mean!! Man, if you train a Yorkie to attack it will attack!! Cant believe theres so many ignorant people in Ontario and in our Government!!
My sister in law has a miniature dachsund and he a very aggressive dog ESPECIALLY to kids! I personally think he is afraid of children because he is so small! I think that people need to supervise their children around dogs of ANY size! Not just to protect the kids but also to protect the dogs, biting is a dogs only means of defence it's not like he can just push the kid away. A child is usually not aware of the body language from a dog (and they do give off signs before biting) so they should be supervised and taught how to treat animals with respect! A dog bites out of fear more often than out of aggression! I have three BIG dogs and three SMALL kids and I do not worry about my dogs ever attacking my kids! My children KNOW it is not okay to pull on their ears and tail or to hit them or to be mean to them in any way but that doesn't mean that they don't try, I still watch them around my dogs to keep my DOGS safe. People need to understand that a dog has feelings too and they need to be respected and if you don't want to take the time and effort to teach your kids how to behave around them or to train a dog properly then you SHOULD NOT own one. A dog is a part of your family and if you own one you cannot expect it to raise itself in the back yard! A DOG NEEDS SOCIALIZATION AND ABOVE ALL LOVE!
Discrimination is much like racism. It is ignorance with little to no tolerance. I have raised Pit Bulls for the last twenty-two years and have not had one that exhibited agression toward people. Anything can maim or kill if that is what one uses it for. Because of the physical attributes of the Pit Bull many people use them in a negative manner. It is the irresponsible owner that should be punished. If the people trying to enact these laws would educate themselves on the breed they may find that they what they believe to be facts a very 'lopsided' view. The Pit Bull was used to represent the US in WW1 artwork; popular companies like RCA and the Buster Brown Shoe Company used the breed as their mascots. A Pit Bull named Petie starred in the popular children's television series, Our Gang; a Pit Bull mix named Stubby became a decorated WW1 hero.
Euthanizing and banning this breed is not the solution. People will break laws to obtain them. Maybe the lawmakers should consider the real problem and address the REAL issue. If people want to own them, make them responsible as they should with ANY breed dog. They should have to apply for a permit to own them and sign an agreement to comply with the proper care, education, and training of whatever breed they are obtaining. If they fail to comply, why then they should have to face the consequences whether it be fines or a jail sentence. Many people take the responsibility of LIFE (whether human or animals) with a grain of salt.
Americans must obtain permits to own guns which CAN kill people if in the wrong hands. This permit must be possessed to own a .22 as well as a .38. They don't specify whether you get one for a BIG gun or a SMALL gun. No, you must possess a permit PERIOD and hope that most people that go through the trouble of applying for this take proper measures before doing so (classes on safety, shooting, general education). Our country doesn't just let everyone drive
Discrimination is much like racism. It is ignorance with little to no tolerance. I have raised Pit Bulls for the last twenty-two years and have not had one that exhibited agression toward people. Anything can maim or kill if that is what one uses it for. Because of the physical attributes of the Pit Bull many people use them in a negative manner. It is the irresponsible owner that should be punished. If the people trying to enact these laws would educate themselves on the breed they may find that they what they believe to be facts a very 'lopsided' view. The Pit Bull was used to represent the US in WW1 artwork; popular companies like RCA and the Buster Brown Shoe Company used the breed as their mascots. A Pit Bull named Petie starred in the popular children's television series, Our Gang; a Pit Bull mix named Stubby became a decorated WW1 hero.
Euthanizing and banning this breed is not the solution. People will break laws to obtain them. Maybe the lawmakers should consider the real problem and address the REAL issue. If people want to own them, make them responsible as they should with ANY breed dog. They should have to apply for a permit to own them and sign an agreement to comply with the proper care, education, and training of whatever breed they are obtaining. If they fail to comply, why then they should have to face the consequences whether it be fines or a jail sentence. Many people take the responsibility of LIFE (whether human or animals) with a grain of salt.
Americans must obtain permits to own guns which CAN kill people if in the wrong hands. This permit must be possessed to own a .22 as well as a .38. They don't specify whether you get one for a BIG gun or a SMALL gun. No, you must possess a permit PERIOD and hope that most people that go through the trouble of applying for this take proper measures before doing so (classes on safety, shooting, general education). Our country doesn't just let everyone drive
This was posted in a forum at MercuryNews.com I couldn't say it any better!
"There are a few things that can be done to help regulate breeding and ownership of ALL dogs AND cats.
1) Breeders should be licensed through the county. In that process they prove they understand the responsibilities of breeding animals, they understand the importance of vaccinations for puppies and kittens, and how to help the right breed of dogs to go to the right type of family. People can receive a list of registered dog breeders if they want to purchase a dog instead of adoption from the humane society. Registered breeders would be able to license their unaltered pets at a lower fee
2) If you are not a registered dog breeder, your license fee for an unaltered pet should be significant per year (around $150-$200 a year), much higher than the fee is now. This is necessary to encourage people to spay/neuter their pets. Spay/Neutering is important for many health reasons, other than unwanted pregnancies/litters. This would go a long way to getting more aggressive dogs like Shepards, Rottweilers, Dobermans, Pitt Bulls etc. neutered. Aggression is directly related to being unaltered in most cases. This would also really help the massive problem of unwanted kittens the humane society has to deal with each year (right now it is particularly bad).
3) Give animal control officers the power to start enforcing dog and cat licensing laws. If you are walking down a street, an animal control officer can stop you and check to see if your dog is properly licensed. If they aren't, you receive a ticket ($200 ish). You have 30 days to either a) show proof of licensing, b) get your dog licensed and show that proof or c) pay the fine knowing that if you are caught again your dog can be removed from your custody. Animal control officers could also start knocking on doors of houses known to have animals (cats too!) and check for licensing, with the same 'punishments&a
Can you say racial profiling and animal genocide. It's hard to believe that there are organizations out there trying to save species from becoming extinct. While, at the same time the gov't is working hard to make sure this happens to the American Pit bull terriers. I thought that we live in a civilized society of rationality. I thought that man has advanced to the point of compassion and empathy. Man has no one to blame but himself for the vicious attacks. We are not talking about wild animals. We are talking about domesticated dogs that we raise and train. If they attack there is no one to blame but the irresponsible owner. When are we going to start taking responsibility for our own actions???
This is stupid, i had a pet pitbull named teusday and it was fine around ANYONE that didnt want to harm her. SHe was raised properly and its true..if raised properly a pitbull can be a good loving pet. I think people who refuse to train their dogs properly shouldnt be able to have them!!
The dogs aren't the ones at fault. Improper and cruel training on the owners' part is the factor we should be looking at. All dogs are territorial by nature and when raised to not get along with any person, all dogs have the potential to be hostile to strangers. Pit Bulls by nature are loyal and fairly goofy dogs, it is the poor ownership of these regal breeds that should be ended, not the innocent dogs' lives.
Pitbulls are more loyal and loving than most humans and smarter too! You wanna ban something? Ban Guns and Stupidity!
Why do we kill animals that attack but we just "imprison" people who attack, rape and kill? Karla Homolka is more dangerous than my pitty and that "psycho" is on the street..If the "death-penalt y" is good enough for a pitbull why not a human?
ok get this straight!pitbulls are loving creatures that need to be treated that way!over half of all the pits in the world have never even thought about hurting a human!but no....all u care about are the bad ones which is a dumb way to be because american staffs and rottweilers are also violent dogs what are you going to try and band those breeds next?maybe you should take the time to think about think before you make a stupid desision!
So a few dogs have hurt someone. You can't just kill of allt the pitbulls. It's just wrong.
A few HUMANS have killed or hurt other humans, do you go killing off the human speies? Didn't think so. So why would you treat any other living thing differently? Dogs have feelings, too and it's not right to penalize all of the pitbulls, for the actions of a select few.
You should definitely reconsider this decision.
The canadian government does not know what they are doing becaus they are not the ones working at the animal shelters and that have to see them from day to day. The government needs to smarten up and do more homework on the subject!
How stupid can you be. It's not the dogs fault it's the owners. As long as you bring them up good they're great dogs. I lived next door to a pitbull breeder when i was young, and me and my little brother used to always go play with them, and they weren't violent at all. The only reason you want the bad, is easier your too lazy to find a better alternative, or just too stupid to come up with anything. If that's the case that step down and let someone willing to do the right thing, even if it's not the easiest way.
