2007-06-25 06:19:40 · 11 answers · asked by NENA B KNOWING 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
In most places where they are banning a breed, the people who already own the breed are in a grandfather clause. Meaning they are exempt from the rule. However, people that own those breeds are sometimes subject to having to carry various kinds of insurance on the animal in case someone is harmed due to the dog (this is what they do on military bases where a certain breed is banned). You will really need to call the city or possibly even the humane shelter in your area and see if that will be the case in your circumstance.
2007-06-25 06:26:21 · answer #1 · answered by Kellie 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You can either contest the ordinance, move away, or find a loophole. First, read the ordinance closely, including any fine print. How do they determine if a dog is a pitt bull or not? Does it matter if it's a mix? In order to enforce the ordinance, they have to be able to prove it. Find out how they do that, and then find a way around it. You might want to consider using the Continental Kennel Club (a scam registry that fools a lot of people, surprisingly) to register your dog as something that isn't a pitt bull.
If your dog is well behaved and kept inside or in a fenced yard, and isn't loud and obnoxious, you're unlikely to get caught. It's when neighbors call to say "There's a really loud dog next door, I think it's a pitt bull" that you'll get into trouble.
2007-06-25 13:26:34 · answer #2 · answered by Pink Denial 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends. If you're moving into a community with Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) then probably not. If, however, you already live there - and already OWN a banned breed, then perhaps there is a "grandfather" clause that would apply specifically to your specific, individual pet. That is, when Sweetie-pie dies, or you move out of the city and try to move back again, the clause is no longer protective.
You had best speak with: 1. a lawyer and 2. your council representative about this BSL.
Personally, I avoid communities that support BSL - such as Colorado. I grew up in the deep south - and Jim Crow Laws are still fresh in my memory (and I'm not 50 years old).
To those who thing BSL is the way to go - just remember, 60 years ago, Hitler thought the same thing about breeds of people - namely the Jews, the Romany, homosexuals, the handicapped, and a host of other people deemed as "undesirable."
BSL - today it's a dog. Tomorrow it will be us!
2007-06-25 13:36:28 · answer #3 · answered by Barbara B 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure if you call your local police department or Animal shelter they will be able to give you good advice on it. This drives me nuts though. I'm a Dog Training Instructor and I have never had a problem with a Pit or Pit mix. There are people coming in all the time where I work with Cane Corsos,Akitas,Dobermans, wolf-hybrids, etc. that have no clue about the breed or want them for the wrong reason. Why do they concentrate on one breed of Dog instead of concentrating on who can get a certain breed of dog? So many can be bad in the wrong hands, it's the people, not the dog. Oh well.......someday maybe people will wake up. Good luck to you and I hope things work out for you.
2007-06-25 13:35:25 · answer #4 · answered by freedove06 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take action!! Rally people together and educate people on BLAMING THE DEED, NOT THE BREED. Try to find loopholes... does he have other breed mixes in him? Did you know that there are 22 other breeds of dogs that people mistake as pitbulls? Maybe you can find another breed your dog looks like and say he that. I know it really sucks, but if nothing works, there is not a whole lot you can do. But don't give your pup up!! The shelters are FILLED with dogs that people won't adopt because they are "dangerous" it is likely he would not find another home!
2007-06-25 13:32:59 · answer #5 · answered by Melissa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Afraid not. Unless they are doing temperament tests on the dogs before they are taken away from owners. If & only if your dog passes the temperament test would you be allowed to keep your dog.
If they are not doing these tests there is no way unless you send your dog to live somewhere where they aren't banned.
2007-06-25 13:27:15 · answer #6 · answered by bluebonnetgranny 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I hate BSL and the bigots who THOUGHT of and PASS that legislature. It's idiotic and VERY prejudice!
It's like saying all white people or all black people should be banned from a certain city.
2007-06-25 13:34:26 · answer #7 · answered by Loreal D 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The constitution protects u from this. I forget what it is called but the government can't change a law and then enforce it retroactively. If you want to know what it is call just go to the laws and law enforcement section of answers.
2007-06-25 13:59:38 · answer #8 · answered by Jon H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GAH! ^%&$ &$$( ^%#*(%!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BSL torks me off. If you were already living there with your dog when the legislation was passed (i.e. you moved there with your dog in 2003, legislation passed in 2007) you might be grandfathered in meaning that pitts already living in the town are o.k. but no one can bring new pitts in. I would discreatly talk to your local animal shelter about this AND an attorney.
2007-06-25 13:28:11 · answer #9 · answered by unholyghost2003 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
ordinance is ordinance, its the law! what's give u the idea that your dog is not dangerous. Pit Bulls are Pit Bulls and dangerous. what exempts you?
2007-06-25 13:38:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋