Delta, BC looks to repeal Breed Specific Law

Delta, BC is looking at repealing breed-specific legislation.

Their current ordinance automatically designates 'pit bulls' as dangerous and requires them to be kept in a special structure when on their owner's property and muzzled when walked on a leash.

The new ordinance would remove these restrictions to focus more on the behavior of the animals, not the breed.

"The problem is people, not the animals," said long-time resident Robert Campbell.

According to the draft bylaw, there is no list of dog breeds that are listed as "genetically prone to fight other animals or people."  One of the key elements to the municiple solicitor Greg Vanstone says is "the wide range of human behavior that dogs may be exposed to."

Apparently Mr. Vanstone put together a nice report for the council -- but I have been completely unable to find it on the city website, so if anyone finds a link please post it in the comments.

Delta is a medium-sized city (approximately 100,000 population) in British Columbia. Hats off to the city of Delta and their willingness to listen to experts in their community and take steps to improve their canine legislation.

Comments

[J.M]

It`s here.
Click Workshops and Meeting Notes>Agendas>2010>April 20,2010 Animal By law workshop

http://www.deltaviews.com/contentengine/launch.asp

[Jennifer Brighton]

Awesome! That's right across the border from where I live.

[AE James]

Here is the specific URL link:

http://delta.fileprosite.com/contentengine/Link.aspx?ID=22649

[alh]

The new laws have been passed and as of Nov 1st 2010 my baby girl will be viewed as a normal pretty puppy in the corporation of Delta