-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Years ago, police in Ontario rescued 31 sickly dogs from a suspected fighting operation. They were pit … [Read more...] about Dallas was nearly killed due to breed-specific legislation. Now he’s a police dog.
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Maine Animal Welfare Advisory Council Meets to Revamp Draconian “Dangerous Dog” Laws
A statewide animal welfare program in Maine called the Animal Welfare Advisory Council met today to begin discussions on reworking the “dangerous dog” laws in the state. The board will meet regularly for an entire year to review the wording of the laws, in an effort to shift the burden of punishment away from the dog and onto the dog owner. Along with holding the … [Read more...] about Maine Animal Welfare Advisory Council Meets to Revamp Draconian “Dangerous Dog” Laws
PUPDATE: Appeals Courts Reinstates BSL Ban on Pit Bulls in Quebec
In breaking news that’s breaking hearts all across Canada and all over the world, a report is coming out of Quebec that says a court of appeals has reinstated the BSL on pit bulls in the city of Quebec. This comes in the wake of the bill being suspended by a judge back in October saying the language of the bill lacked clarity. The RSPCA of Montreal said that the … [Read more...] about PUPDATE: Appeals Courts Reinstates BSL Ban on Pit Bulls in Quebec
Dog Given Up For Being “Too Big” Gets New Life, New Job
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Don't judge a book by its cover is an old and apt adage, for rescue dogs in particular. Gorgeous, sweet, 70-pound Lupine had been at the Arizona Animal Welfare League & SPCA shelter since August. Michael Morefield, … [Read more...] about Dog Given Up For Being “Too Big” Gets New Life, New Job
PUPDATE: Montreal Puts Indefinite Hold on Anti-Pit Bull Legislation!
As of Wednesday, it was decided in the city of Montreal, Quebec, Canada that the pending breed specific legislation against pit bull dogs in the city has been suspended indefinitely! After much work by the citizens of Montreal and all over the world really, the government FINALLY listened to its people. "The fight is far from being over, but we are very pleased with … [Read more...] about PUPDATE: Montreal Puts Indefinite Hold on Anti-Pit Bull Legislation!