The law will now only apply to dogs that have bitten or attacked another person.
"While some communities are becoming more restrictive regarding pit bulls and some other dog breeds, we're going the opposite way," said Police Chief James Ridener.
What is great here is that Ridener noted that most dog owners, and owners of pit bulls, were responsible owners.
"Our problems come from irresponsible owners. When we have a number of attacks and bites reported, that indicates there is a problem with some owners and that these dogs can create problems."
Yes, the problem is with the irresponsible owners. Even with a breed ban, they existed in Westland. The cities that have successfully dealt with the dog bite issue are cities that have recognized that most dog owners of all breeds really are responsible. But that animal control/police resources are best spent dealing with the small minority of people who aren't.
Yeah Westland, MI! I think I'll check out their job and housing market, might be time to move somewhere saner.
We have elections in Kanas City, KS with several new candidates running for city commissioners and even an opponent to the Mayor. For all KC Kansas folks that read this blog, get out and VOTE. Primary Tues March 3rd, Main Election April 7th.
We need to vote in a city council that listens to reason like Westland, MI.
Posted by: KC KS Kills Dogs | February 27, 2009 at 11:27 AM
Good stuff! Thanks for posting!
Posted by: Donovan | February 27, 2009 at 12:14 PM
This is GREAT news. Next week, a vote is upcoming on second reading in Gallipolis, OH to ban pit bulls completely. This will be additional, great evidence that BSL does not work.
Posted by: BrianC | February 27, 2009 at 01:27 PM
Gee... sounds so simple why dind't I think of that.. ;)
Posted by: Marc | February 27, 2009 at 04:50 PM
I live next door to a neighbor with a "Lab" that barks 24/7. I have talked to them about the dog with some notable let up for about a hour then it's back to barking. I do not want to call the City on it just yet, would rather try to solve it with the neighbor. However, now I have neighbors' across the street coming to me saying it is my responsibility to get the dog to quite barking because I'm living next door, never heard of this before since it isn't my dog. I would appreciate any help on this matter you can give me. My e-mail is [email protected] Thank You
Posted by: Russell Craig | June 23, 2009 at 12:51 PM
Our young neighbor that shares our backyard fence has a rescue pit bull young dog. The fencing is old and there is an opening that the dog got his head through onto our property.,Our grown daughter, who is a dog lover, approached the dog to have it go back into its yard and the dog growled at her. Our daughter is a dog person, owning throughout her life, many labs. She presently has a spaniel. Never has a dog growled at her. She is concerned for us as we are elderly. The dog owner put up chicken fence wiring only to have this dog
rip it down. We are trying to contact this neighbor but not successful. I am deathly afraid of this dog. What can you advise? Thank you!
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