last week, the community of North Beach, MD repealed its ban on pit bulls. The new ordinance prohibits "dangerous animals" but does not name 'pit bulls' among them.
Apparently the Calver County Animal Control -- which provides services to North Beach (a community of about 1800 people) -- refused to enforce the town's ban on pit bulls though pledges to cooperate in enforcing the revised ordinance.
I've recently written about how organizations that provide animal welfare and control services to communities have the power to force change in these communities. This is further evidence that this is true and that breed bans are unnecessary and ineffective at creating public safety.
Fantastic!!!! Still working hard over here in Ontario!
Posted by: Lynda | July 24, 2012 at 07:44 PM
Wonderful! I love in VA and love to take my dog to North Beach and walk by the water. Always great to hear of a good outcome in this plight, rather than another negative one! http://www.eviealo.com
Posted by: RAM | July 25, 2012 at 07:19 AM