E-Petition To Save Dog Tops 1000 Signatures
[Updated] An online petition calling for the “planned euthanization” of a pit bill named Hershey to cease has topped 500 signatures as of this writing.
The petition states, “After being stolen from his family, Hershey was recovered by the police and handed over to Animal Control.
“Upon attempting to collect Hershey from Animal Control the family was told that Hershey fell under the classification of an illegal breed, and as a result would be scheduled for immediate euthanization.
“Hershey has been unconditionally loved and cared for by his family, they have taken him to obedience school, properly trained him, and have given him nothing but love. Hershey has no record of being a violent dog, and has no record of problems.
“We desperately urge the Hon. Sylvan Richards, and directing members of the Bermuda Animal Control to recondiser this decision, and repeal the law regarding Pit Bull ownership in Bermuda,” the petition says.
Hershey’s unfortunate story quickly found its place on social media, with his photograph and a short overview of his plight received more than 100 shares on Facebook, generating a conversation around exactly how the situation should be handled..
Hershey is understood to be currently awaiting his fate, but supporters hope that their efforts to bring attention to what they see as a cruel and unfair decision will bring about a reprieve for the dog.
Gina Davis, part of the family that owns Hershey, said she understands Hershey has not been put down as he is part of an ongoing police investigation because he was stolen, but said she understands the plan by authorities is to have the dog put down.
She has discussed the option of having the dog shipped to the US to save him, and American resident Bermudian Gage Miller is trying to assist in this regard.
Ms Davis said she feels the majority of people that own the breed are good owners, and said regardless of the outcome with Hershey, she hoped the ban is reversed.
Ms Davis also noted that doesn’t holds bad feelings towards the authorities who are upholding the law and also said she believes that people like the dog warden took on the job because they love animals and do not want to see them harmed. She feels the fault lies with the lawmakers that put the ban in place.
When asked about the situation, the Government said, “The dog is an illegal dog, and thus cannot be returned to the original owner.
“The theft and recovery of the animal does not legitimize the animal, and thus it is subject to the provisions of Section 7D of the Dogs Act 1978.
“For the Department to return the animal, the Department would be condoning the initial illegal act of breeding or obtaining the illegal dog.
“The Department would welcome the opportunity to discuss with the original owner, as well as any other perspective owners, the requirements for importing and licensing, as well as adoption options that exist with the SPCA, ” concluded the Government.
To view the petition click here.
Update 10pm: The relevant portion of the Dogs Act the Government quoted is below and the full act is here [PDF]
Update 6am: The petition has now passed 1,000 signatures
Update 7.45am: Rumours are swirling, and checking with Government they said Hershey has not been put down.
Update 3.51pm: We asked the SPCA about this situation and SPCA Shelter Chairman Dr. Andrew Madeiros said: “There have been several breeds on the banned list for many years in Bermuda. The Pit Bull being the most recognized one.
“As long as a dog remains on the banned list and is deemed illegal by the Dog Licensing authorities, the SPCA is unable to adopt them out. The fate of dogs that are in Government possession is entirely determined by Government representatives.
“The SPCA has stated its position on this many times over the past years. We never supported a blanket ban and would have preferred more focus on responsible ownership and appropriate care of all breeds of dogs.
“The SPCA does have representation on the Government Dog Advisory Council so it does have a venue to directly express its opinion on the current dog legislation to the appropriate Minister. The SPCA has stated to the Dog Advisory Committee that we do not support the ban of any dog.
“The SPCA has also stated that Bermuda needs better enforcement and stronger penalties to be a deterrent for irresponsible owners. Without that, if the ban is lifted, we will be back to square one.”
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I signed it and I hope by your next posting many more people will have signed it.
As much as I love dogs, this breed is illegal. I don’t want to see a dog put down. Send it to a place were they are legal! Not Bermuda
I’ve already emailed some pit bull rescues in the States and they would LOVE to find this puppy a loving home. One is Pitty Love Rescue in New York (http://www.pittyloverescue.org/) and the other is Ring Dog Rescue in Virginia (http://ringdogrescue.org/). If the family can’t keep Hershey -then let’s find him another loving home. SAVE HERSHEY!
sign the petition folks stop this senseless killing of animals in bermuda.
SAVE HERSHEY!
If people are saying that it isn’t the dog that is dangerous but rather their owners that make them that way can we also ask our MPs to make guns legal too? Afterall, guns aren’t inherently dangerous…the people who use them irresponsiblely are. Sylvan, hook me up brotha.
guns are not alive….
What a silly comparison!! How can you compare a man made object that is designed to kill to living breathing animal!! Your obviously a cat person.
lmaooo good one
Have to agree with Sisu. Guns don’t kill. People with guns kill. The same mentality that trains a dog to fight for sport or the protection of illegal substances are same ones who are likely to kill a human for very little reason.
Sorry, I know lots of people who own guns, not in Bermuda of course. To meet these folks you would never know unless you found out in conversation. They don’t walk around with guns on their hips, though some are licensed to carry a loaded firearm. They don’t ride around with an rifle in the gunrack in the back. Guns are a hobby just like for some, breeding dogs.
And yes, I have signed the petition.
The problem is, by your judgement, stupid people with pit bulls. These people didn’t even know they needed a dog licence.
Next time you feel like saying something for the sake of it..Don’t!! cause you sound very stupid. How can you read this story, read the comments and come up with this foolishness??
I mean people have the right to say what they want but come on!? at least make sense.
Guns are not alive for one. and your only as good as your up bringing..and the decisions you make as an individual.
So my decision as an individual at this moment is to not say something stupid like you chose to, but to call you an absolute idiotic moron.
The common factor relating dangerous dogs and dangerous guns are dumb people. So until we have a time where there are no dumb people we will have to regulate potentially dangerous things. I’m sure you have no qualms about gun regulation…so why the issue with dog regulation? It’s common sense really (regulation). The minority in this instance have spoiled it for the majority.
Up to 676 now…my signature included.
Keeps telling me there is an error in submitting the form :/
Me too.
Mine did that, just keep refreshing the page.
Anyone who is okay with this dog being put down has no heart.
I agree. I really hope it doesn’t happen. I feel like crying just looking at Hershey
How about the Department only shuts down the dogs they want to. I know another illegal pit bull in particular that has been reported seized and returned due to the owner being a family member of Mr……
Good luck Hershey!
You are incorrect unday. Dog has been euthanized.
Heartless SOB’S,they put that cute dog to sleep i’m sure there will be hell to pay!!
The dog laws in Bermuda need to be seriously revised. First of all, how many of the people on this so called dog committee actually like dogs or have any knowledge of so called “ban breeds”. I ask this because if you are a dog lover, how could you with a good heart kill a dog that is cared for, that is healthy and shows no signs of aggression, to me this is the most cruel action anyone can do. The powers that be and all of the narrow minded people in Bermuda need to educate themselves on Pitbulls, if you are not sure google it. Pitbulls are the most lovable dogs you would ever meet, they are very loyal and extremely intelligent. It is just that some sick irresponsible dog owners have this beautiful breed with bad intentions, this along with the negative media reports have given this breed a bad reputation which is so so sad. Instead of every Pitbull that is captured, killed – why not observe the dog, see dog in its home enviroment and they will be very surprise to see that all the hype about this breed is all over dramatized by uneducated people who dont know about this breed, or the other “banned breeds”. ANY dog can be aggressive, most dogs are a production of their enviroment and the how they are treated. From observing many different breeds of dogs, most times it is the small ankle biters that are more aggressive. Government please educate youselves on the so called ban breeds especially Pitbulls and go after the irresponsible dog owners, and in the Bermuda that is not difficult, and leave the loveable pitbulls alone….!!!
@ love Pit bulls! well said! I am there 100% with you.
It,s tragic a puppy has to be put down but what is being done about the person who gave them the dog. What,s happening to them, and come of it. Anyone buying a dog asks the breed or mix.
totally agree even if these people didnt know it was illegal, the seller should have told them. if the seller didnt tell them that means whoever they got it from was prolly nit legal and if so they would have tld them its an illegal breed. point of the story we know the dog is innocent but the original deed done was illegal so unfortunately a penalty has to be paid. keep the R.I.P hershey
it will be interesting to see what comments are made at the next dog attack
Exactly.
I signed it
As far as I know, yes, Pitbulls are an illegal breed but I’m pretty sure you can own one if you go through a certain process. This also goes with restricted breeds etc. Again correct me if I’m wrong on this but I think this is correct. Still it is heartless that you’ll put down a dog that is clearly lovable, kind and comes from a loving family! Also, I’m sure the family reported her missing which clearly shows that Hershey is dearly missed by her family!
No you can’t own one legal no matter what you to they are banned. The law is heartless but till it is changes it is the law.
Actually you can own one if you go through the right protocol and contact the right person (on the right day). Gov’t doesn’t want you to know but you can sign a waiver and be given a license. My dog was licensed less than a year ago and he was from an illegal litter. If you prove you are a good owner you MIGHT get one. But then again, good owners are also told they must put the dog down. No consistencies!
Or you are dealing with a rule breaking warden who should be named and fired for not doing their job.
So does that include the Director who has a signed waiver that he has preapproved to make exceptions to the ban? There are of course rules set with the waiver but this clause is 100% acceptable. MANY owners have signed it. And what about the Amnesties. If the law was so perfect, why then would Amnesties be permitted? Talk to your Minister if you feel what is going on is not right….because it is not!
Okay hold on, are you talking about amnesties or ‘if you talk to so and so you get the dog” cause amnesties are completely different kettle fish from having a ‘hook-up’.
Did I say the law was perfect? No I didn’t, and I quite regulary send letters to the Minister about the ban as well speak to a family memeber who is an MP about the issue but till the law is changed “the law is the law”
Please answer this for me, if Pitt Bull’s are illegal, why do I see so many of them around. If that is the case shouldn’t they all be confiscated. By the way I am a Pitbull love, beautiful, lovabl, loyal dogs.
You see so many around because they are bred illegally , they are unlicensed n not micro-chipped , the pits on the island owned by people are micro-chipped , licensed, and are on a list for control reason so the vet and board can know how many are licensed … they also gave other pit owners a chance to get there dogs done, but many didn’t go in to do it … the law was passed way before Hershey was born, along with many others …. but they can still give hershey back to his owner neutered, and micro-chipped with a license ….
I think the law states that it is illegal to breed or import pitbulls. Since this family pet was already here, grant him a full pardon provided he/she is neutered or spayed.
Pits are banned, prohibited.
You can own restricted breeds, such as Shepherds, Rotts, Ridgebacks ect. But the dog wardens have to check your house, you have to have a 6×10 foot enclosure for your dog, as well as licensing.
No dog should be put to death purely on the breed it is. The Bermuda SPCA needs to speak up and do something regarding this after all isn’t there motto “We speak for those who cannot speak for themselves”. As a member and long time supporter of the SPCA if they sit back and do nothing I will not renew my membership and do whatever I can to encourage others to do the same!!
Helen, you really need to find out what is going on at the S.P.C.A. Get a copy of the minutes of their AGM 2013, if available.
I really would like to know but I doubt we would ever get the full story. I have just been told from a reliable source that in the last several years the SPCA may have euthanize a lot of animals including dogs that are not on the ban or restricted list. I am in the process of trying to get more information regarding this but does anyone know if we can look at there financial records?
For euthanizing, contact the Vets, they can tell you how many healthy animals the S.P.C.A send to them. Start with Dr. Maderios at Eterrick, he’s the S.P.C.A Vet!
He is also apart of the board when making decisions regarding dogs i think he is the president.
It’s all about money, the more animals they kill, the more money they get!
I have yet to see anyone take a bunch of money and creat an animal but for useless paper and zeros, they will destroy anything and everything.
I don’t wish to see the dog killed because it hasn’t harmed anyone. However, I do not wish to see these animals on the island. They are illegal for a reason. I hope the dog can be given to a loving home overseas, expenses paid by the family who held him here Illegally. I’ll sign the petition if it is simply to not kill Hershey. He’s an adorable looking guy.
They are illegal for a reason …. yes … cause stupid local nuts … want to use them in dog fights , some get abused and beaten, one was drowned , many get neglected until they starve , some have been made to attack people as well has cops , now you figure out why they made them illegal on this island …. remember one thing all dogs will bite and attack it’s there only defense … some are very playful … one vet feels they are dangerous and defective mentally ..
I never said it was the dogs fault. The breed may be perfectly harmless without PEOPLE. But the facts you stated make it abundantly clear that they should remain BANNED. Fine, blame it on people, i’ll agree with you. There is a culture on this island that breed pits for their own cause. Its not a matter of trusting the dog, its a matter of trusting the people and we’ve already proven that the people aren’t to be trusted neither with cheetahs, snakes, pitbulls or otherwise. Now, i kindly advocated saving the dogs life and got thumbs down by people who clearly care more about their desire to own a pitbull than saving the poor dogs life. They were breaking the law and have the audacity to use this as a platform for changing it? If the dogs life is saved then they’ve been given royal treatment. You change the law by being law abiding, then you have credibility. Now go find your precious, Smegol.
Two weeks ago, our family pitbull was killed by the warden. Please sign the petition to save Hershey. It is too late to save our beloved puppy who we miss dearly, but at least we can attempt to save Hershey and try to make a difference in the senseless practice used by law.
Perhaps we can start a petition to amend the law so that another family does not have to experience the loss of a beloved pet.
Changing current law is addressed in the petition: http://chn.ge/1hysjjj
Part of the petition is to revisit the law and make changes. It is not just about Hershey, but about the actual ban. I have read comments about the fact that because I did not know a dog needed to be licensed, then I should not own it. Ignorance, at times, is a reflection of interest. I had no dog, needed to know nothing about them. Only have one family member with a dog and we never discussed licensing. When I grew up, you just got a dog from the man down the street whose dog had some puppies. I was ignorant of the law, and I have no shame in admitting that. When I realize what needed to happen, I made the attempt and since which have been trying to figure out what to do to change the law. I have been working on that, before Hershey was stolen. When the dog was stolen, he was reported stolen, he was put in the papers etc, because the last thing I wanted, was some evil person owning the dog with nefarious intentions, different from ours. I actually now read in the papers, that pit bulls are stolen on a regular bases. That would not happen if they could be licensed and chipped, because they could be tracked…I am assuming that is what the chip is for. Again, this is bigger than Hershey…this is for all dogs. Heck, I just read in one of these blogs that akitas are banned. I did not know that. They are beautiful. If you consider, that all ALL dogs, are descendents of wolves, even those small $3000 dogs, should they not be animals. Someone compared them to lions. Dogs have been domesticated. Is a lion considered a domesticated pet. Can it be one? I stand by my viewpoint…the law needs to change.
If you had a illegal dog and it was put down, you are to blame. You are the one that caused that dog to be put down.
I am so sorry for your loss
If “Hersey” is not an aggressive dog, we’ll then leave him be. Neuter him so he can’t breed!
What is sad is that people get dogs and don’t do their research. Ignorance of the law is not an excuse. Band breeds have been listed and are known to the public, I don’t believe this pet owner obtained the dog not knowing. Dogs are supposed to be licensed, why was this not done? Its always easy to blame the authorities but the pet owner sbould carry the heaviest weight. This isnt a new law and the pet owner is not crying faul.
I’m sorry, as much as I’m an animal lover, I do not support this petition. Nor would I support removing the banned breeds laws. They exist for a reason and are necessary.
No, it’s not the fault of the animals, they are the ones who suffer. Not because of the laws, but because of those who made the laws necessary, and those who ignore the laws.
To those of you who want the law removed and want to save Hershey I ask you… what about the other dogs?
Lift the ban and let’s go back to everyone being able to have aggressive dogs. Not just the responsible owners, but the ones who can’t be bothered to have them properly trained, or spayed or neutered, the ones who want their animals to be vicious so they can fight, the ones who let them roam free.
To everyone who signs this petition…when was the last time you gave money to the SPCA to take care of the animals in their care? You want a reprieve for Hershey? What about the next animal, and the next? Are you willing to keep up the effort to save every animal that comes along? Are you willing to support those animals who can’t, for whatever reason, be kept by their loving owners?
Signing a petition in response to a single sad story is nothing. It takes two minutes of your time.
How about putting true effort to deal with the bigger problem? Dealing with illegal owners and breeders. If you deal with those, there’ll be no more stories like this one.
To everyone who signs this petition…when was the last time you gave money to the SPCA to take care of the animals in their care?
The S.P.C.A takes in well over $1,000,000 a year in donations and property assets. Blue Familiar you strike me as part of the administration, seeing as you are a public charity, it would be very helpful if you were to give us a brief of your financials and show us where all of this money goes. Whilst your at it, can you also publish the minutes of your AGM 2013.
I agree, I don’t believe the animals should suffer and be put to death. Instead the government should heavily fine and prison time for owning and breeding an illegal dog. The dog should not be punished. These owners and breeders know that they have done something illegal.
Sorry, Mr. Rego. I have no connection with the SPCA, save having adopted an animal from them some years ago. So you’ll have to take your concerns directly to them.
I referenced them simply because they are the only organisation that I am aware of on the island to do anything having to do with dog management.
If you think they’re being mismanaged, perhaps you should get involved in a tangible way to make that change.
You sound like you have a chip your shoulders …. all people have to do is come up with a better law for pit-bull owners which is easy to do ….
THEY CAN KEEP PIT-BULLS “BANNED” TO CONTROL THE BREED …. BUT ALLOW OWNERS …. TO COME IN AND GIVE THEM ALL A CHANCE TO GET THEM ALL NEUTERED AND SPAYED & MICRO-CHIPPED & LICENSED BY A CERTAIN DEADLINE AFTER THAT ALL UNLICENSED PITS WILL BE PUT DOWN …. AND ALLOW ONLY THE LICENSED PIT-BULL OWNERS OR VET TO BREED THEM … AND TAKING THE NAMES OF PEOPLE WHO WOULD LIKE THE BREED SIGN AN AGREEMENT STATING THAT THE DOG MUST GET NEUTERED OR SPAYED WHICH THEN STOPS ILLEGAL BREEDING EVERY PI-BULL OWNER NAME SHOULD BE ON A SPECIAL LIST … EVERYONE CAN BE HAPPY …
# IF ANYONE REPORTS ABUSE OF AN OWNER OR PERSON HARMING OR ILLEGALLY BREEDING THEM …. CAN NO LONGER HAVE DOGS AND SHOULD BE FINED $10,000 …. fair deal …
so laws can be changed …
To the Government Minister overseeing this DOG WARDEN:-
Just remember,all these people are VOTERS!
(as of now,that’s a lot of power we hold over you!).
we voted you in,we can quickly vote you OUT!
Its Government of the People for the People,not NAZISM!
MP Sylvan Richards,
Please get the red nose female pit bull from the residence on Warwick Lane…I’m sure you know the address I am referring to…..
Amazing so you know, the red nose pit bull at Warwick Lane has be euthanized. Stay in your own lane and mind your own business.
Bermuda does not need pit bulls.
Bermuda also does not need thugs. So logic tells me that if “gang members” are dangerous should we put them down too?
Could not agree more, Let the dogs live get rid of the thugs!
Yes as a matter of fact we should
Although I am not illegal, I am an aggressive breed. Perhaps the government should put me down.
Pitt bulls should be legal to the right owners bottm line! only in bermuda its not right at all
No, not ‘only in Bermuda’. There are banned breeds all over the world.
Not all over the world. In some places in the world.
12 countries worldwide and not the US, UK or Canada.
We should all do up a letter to try and get certin dogs off the ban list to the right owners! does anyone else agree?
you …. males have been shooting, stabbing and maiming humans in recent history and pit bulls have killed no one. yet one is illegal to breed and the others are free to continue to be a menace to society…
*young
18months ago, 3/4 of you on here could not be found, in fact, some resisted the PLP govt work on changing the dog laws to reflect the responsibility of the owner, and not the dog. My my my how 18months and an election changes a persons words and actions. Now, we have to deal with a stubborn minister. PS, let the dog live govt.
1,168 votes for Hershey! WOOHOO! I had the most amazing Pit Bull mix for 14 years. She was the sweetest dog ever and it really taught me a lot about that breed. When they are in the right hands with the right training they are by far the best dogs! Due to the ban, I wasn’t able to get another but we did adopt a Doberman who is also an amazing dog. She does training 3 times a week and had a big yard to run around in. Doberman’s and Rotweillers were once the banned dog and now they are allowed. Pit Bulls deserve the same. VOTE FOR SWEET LITTLE HERSHEY!
they put all the dogs that us BLACK ppl have/like on the band list, all the dogs you white ppl have aint on the band list, all dogs are dangerous casue all dogs BITE!!!
Go play in traffic u racist @**! Always gotta try and make it about black and white. Smh. They should put you down! F****** trolls
It is not about black or white. just as white people has pitbulls than black people. Stop being so ignorant and narrow minded and take a look around you. Pitbulls are lovely dogs, it is the owners and their enviroment that make them a “BAD” breed
Dude, I am white and I love all dogs, Please do not make this a color thing. Pitbulls are so beautiful and misunderstood!
Here’s something for you to get your teeth into. Black animals, Dogs, Cats etc. are first to be euthanized and last to be adopted! If you go to a shelter looking for a pet, please consider taking home a black pet, or two.
I signed and if i could keeping signing the Petition I would. I had a pit bull who would like the boots of anyone who came in my house but my Yorkie bites everyone that comes in the house. Go figure. I had to do discipline classes for the Yorkie but not my Pit. It’s so much more pressing issues out there right now. Economy, job losses, gangs, guns… the list goes on.
In defence of the breed, we’ve all heard the stories of attacks etc while some have been on private properties and others not, but, there have been few. Now lets look at the facts. How many people have been bitten by other legal breeds? I talking about Fox Terriers, Poodles, muts, even labs, these happen monthly just ask anyone who works at the ER at KEMH. You would be suprised. I got my dog during the amnesty as a very young puppy, had him micro chipped and licenced for two years right off the bat, then at 10 months old he was neutered as a conditioned that I signed from the Dog Authority. He is kept indoors all the time when we’re not home, he sleeps inside and lives a great life. I have had dogs in the past as a kid, Rotties, Sheperds, muts and a Corgi. I will say that none have topped my Pit. He is the smartest, most loving people friendly dog that I’ve ever owned. We have dinner parties at home in my garden, after a while I let my guests know that hes coming out for a stretch and not to fear him. All he wants is love and if you have a tennis ball then you have a buddy for life. By the time my guests leave they all want to take my dog home with them. He has changed the mind set of many people who once feared THE BREED.
Now fast forward.
This is how crap happens. There are many of this breed out there that are chained in a yard dragging around a 7/8″ chain which could be as long as 15 feet. They live out in the elements with little shelter, eat one meal a day if they’re lucky, might have water, and are teased and tormented by owner and friends all the time not to mention the gambling that goes on where these dogs are pitted againt each other to fight to near death.
These animals have never been to a vet and, given the chance to get away from its shackles would cause mayhem and serious injury to anyone it incounters.
This is where the law needs teeth. This is where the focus needs to be. Dog wardens know where these dogs exsist and who the breeders are. Why not bring them to justice?
No, instead, they take the easy road out. Lets target those dogs who are well cared for by a loving family and then destroy the poor animal and the love there family’s hold on its beloved pet.
DOES THIS MAKE SENSE TO YOU?
IN DEFENCE OF THE BREED
DO THE RIGHT THING.
I would take a abused pit anyday, some people should not have the right to own dogs.
I would LOVE to have another pit, I have had several and never an issue with any of them except too much tail wagging against furniture which caused the tail to bleed! They have all slept on the couch with my cats and never touched a hair on the cats or feather on my pet chickens. Awesome intelligent animals that do not deserve the persection they get.
Ridiculous to kill this innocent animal because of his breed! How about generating some much needed revenue for Bermuda by making the owners have Hershey spay/neutered, microchipped and licensed before they can have him back for Pete’s sake and make them secure their yard as per regulations for the breed!! Everyone wins, we generate income for government and the vets, the family get their puppy back and Hershey gets to live. Dont sentence him to death when he hasnt commited a crime! Then next step lobby Government until this crazy law is revised! Every day Hershey is with the animal wardens it is costing to feed, house and care for him and euthanazia is not free even if a warden administers the blue juice they still have to pay for the drugs!
This is all too crazy for words get some backbone and prosecute irresposible owners instead of making the innocent suffer for the guilty.
The owners didn’t even licence the dog. That’s how fit they are to have this type of animal. Completely irresponsible.
I went to relicense my dog at the Hamilton Post Office. They claimed to know nothing about it. Where do you get a license / relicense?
I trully feel for this family as our family this past October experienced the same fate. We had a puppy who was not even 6 months taken from. We are a family with young children with no intention to mistreat an animal or use for fighting purposes. In my opinion this law punishes the animal and families the love them unjustly.
I fully support impounding dogs that have been misraised (raised to fight in pits, attack) however family pets that are proven to be in safe loving environments should not be taken.
so sad to hear of your loss. So heartbreaking they took the puppy from your kids and family. This saddens me. I pray something can be done to this ridiculous ban.
It may be the camera lens but this dog does not even look near pure bred pit. Looks like an awful lot of lab in him.
I have had two pit bulls, one american bull dog / pit bull mix and another pitbull mix. All four of these dogs are/were loving animals. The only thing they could be accused of would be too much licking and soppiness. It is not the breed it is the owners – maybe we should euthanise gang members as well.
Maybe they should ban dogs and just allow pussies to walk all over.
I got my Pit bull from SPCA about 5 years ago. Why can’t these breeds be neutered as opposed to being put down? My dog was neutered and was as harmless as they come. Beautiful animal.
Breed specific bans are misguided,don’t work and need to be abandoned,I wouldn’t like to know how many pit bulls have already been heartlessly killed by the over zealous authorities.The group that reviewed the ban agreed it was unfairly putting the blame on the dogs but lifted it for only their favorite breeds : rottweilers,boxers ,staffordshire terriers and mastiffs to name a few.This ban should be repealed and measures to promote responsible ownership considered.
why is it that when you people cant fix a situation …you make it illegal? pit bulls aren’t a problem …they are a situation…when you make a situation illegal then you have created a problem…when are the people of this land gonna open their eyes so that their brain can absorb.
i say scrap the banned list and put clear cut stipulations in force…if you are found in possession of an unlicensed animal, then fine them $1000 plus the normal licensing fee, and in return hand them his license tag and follow up on them the following year.(fine to be doubled if failed to re license)… Anyone found participating in recreational fighting will result in a One year prison sentence (straight jail for 365 days)and the dog shall be placed in the hands of fully experienced dog handlers ie; people who appreciate the breed,as foster care and rehab for the dogs well balanced future. i could go on n on but i doubt if any one will read this coz its kinda too late…
The dog has done nothing wrong. The human should be punished not the not dog.
This is insanity!!!
Posted: 08/20/2013 Obama Comes Out Against Dog Breed-Specific Legislation, Joins The Fight For Pit Bulls
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/20/obama-breed-specific-legislation_n_3785911.html
it is not the fault of the breed of the dog it is the owners and the environment they have. you cannot just simply remove a breed of dogs from the island that’s technically genocide. just imagine if during racist times people where banned from america just because they fought and killed other living things where would this world be this is a genocide of a breed of dogs nothing will change but more people turning against the government and plus i bet one pit can protect your house better that the most expensive alarm system of-course someone will break into a house with just alarms before a house that has a dog and think how slow is our police force