[–]AzryhaelParamedic 21 points22 points23 points 2 days ago (1 child). Denver overturns ban on pit bulls Pit bulls represent only 4.5% of dogs in America, but killed 64.4% of 360 Americans who died as a result of a dog bite injury between 2005-2015, compared to Rottweilers at 11.4% and German Shepherds at 3.6%. Dogsbite.org is routinely slandered by the pro-pit lobby, but the site is informative and its data collection procedures are transparent and well-documented. [–]rheasylvia81 0 points1 point2 points 2 days ago (1 child), I'm liking Darci Coates these days but I'm afraid all her books might end up being the same too, [–]CelebrateNat1 1 point2 points3 points 2 days ago (0 children). Follow Us Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram Reddit ⦠[–]gobbolingEscaped a Close Call 1 point2 points3 points 1 day ago (1 child), Exactly! While pit bull biting incidents varied between three and four annually in the three years leading up to the end of the ban, the town recorded two pit bull biting incidents in ⦠Lol forever. The BSL Census will be a visceral reminder of this, as we see the lists shrink year by year.". Aurora City Council Moves Closer To Repealing Ban On Pit Bulls. Combined, pit bulls and rottweilers contributed to 76% of ⦠In the U.K., the ban on pit bulls was not because they bit disproportionately to other dogs (to the contrary in fact); pit bulls were picked specifically because of race. National Pit Bull Victim Awareness advocates for Denver overturns pit bull ban after more than 30 years The ordinance banning ownership of pit bulls was enacted in 1989 after a number of people had been attacked. I was reading Dean Koontz's novel Devoted on Kindle when I came across this sentence: a badly abused pit bull that understandably turned savagely against all humankind. Pit Nutter Bingo Link to the map online and click each marker to view the city and the law. Pit bull is the common name for a type of dog that includes the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier and American Pit Bull Terrier.The American Bulldog and Bull Terrier are sometimes included. Despite some untrue but persistent negative stereotypes that keep the fearmongers frothing, BSL is increasingly falling out of favor. Get in touch at arin.greenwood@huffingtonpost.com if you have an animal story to share! "If they can provide a copy of the ordinance as well, that would be fabulous. I remember the last book I read for this series, all of a sudden Odd was bodyguarding the second coming of Mary carrying the immaculately conceived second coming of jesus. Thoughts? This map is part of a project called the BSL Census. "The science is better, our understanding of canine behavior is better and common sense is prevailing. In Canada, 660 cities and towns are covered by breed-specific legislation that bans or restricts pit bull-type dogs. 100% right, and it's heartbreaking because it was legit pretty solid before then!! SPOILERS FOR ODD THOMAS SERIESI remember the last book I read for this series, all of a sudden Odd was bodyguarding the second coming of Mary carrying the immaculately conceived second coming of jesus. Only pit bull owners , like the Hornish couple are so delusional to deny the reality of the walking weapon they own. Literally hundreds of towns and cities in these three states have enacted breed legislation or restrictions for pit bulls. [–]CelebrateNat1 2 points3 points4 points 2 days ago* (4 children). His early stuff is good. They sure are big swaths! Filed Under: Aurora News, Mike Coffman, Pit Bull Ban (CBS4) â Aurora is one step closer to repealing a ban on pit bulls. Rendered by PID 19659 on r2-app-0165bb2bdcaf9b660 at 2021-01-11 01:19:32.300895+00:00 running d8cca48 country code: US. Castle Rock is the latest municipality to revisit its ban on pit bulls. The hope, of course, is that, in not too much time, the map will be filled with massive patches of green, representing a country in which well-behaved dogs of all varieties are welcome with open arms (and maybe a biscuit or two, but let's not too greedy). Add your voice! BRITISH COLUMBIA Pit bulls are banned in many condos and apartments in all areas of the Lower Mainland. ; Pit bulls cause two-thirds of dog-bite related deaths. Imagine getting someone fired because they don't like the breed of dog you have, and then being proud enough to post about it on reddit. Get an ad-free experience with special benefits, and directly support Reddit. I used to read his stuff all the time. The states in which at least some jurisdictions have breed bans are shown in those big, big swaths of blue. In January, Utah became the 19th state to prohibit localities from enacting or enforcing BSL, which the American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Bar Association, and even President Barack Obama, have found to be expensive to enforce, and terrible for families and pets, while providing no public safety benefit. r/PitBullLogic: Because nutters just don't make sense. Pit bulls contributed to 66% (346) of these deaths. On the BSL Census website itself, clicking on a state brings you to a page listing all the instances of BSL in that state. victims of pit bull attacks, breed-specific legislation, and non-profit organizations. The extent of BSL can be clearly seen in this tri-state map of pit bull bans in Iowa, Kansas and Missouri. contains useful information, data, studies, and expert opinion about the dangers of pit bulls in communities and the value of BSL to keep communities safe. Important conversations are happening now. Tap here to turn on desktop notifications to get the news sent straight to you. The fact that she is the state rep for the U ⦠and join one of thousands of communities. Pit Bulls Unleashed: Should They Be Banned? [–]rheasylvia81 2 points3 points4 points 2 days ago (2 children). And he's super into his Golden Retriever (wrote a book about him) so I was hoping he wasn't going to be a pit bull person. What a psychopath. Pit Bull Ban: Aurora Seeks Feedback On Restricted Breed OrdinanceThe City of Aurora is seeking feedback from the public about its restricted breed ordinance, which bans pit bulls. It seems as of Mr. Koontz is blaming the owners rather than the breed, imho. A committee is looking into if the breed ban ⦠She’s not wearing a collar as she keeps pulling it off", Dating App Experiment Shows Staffordshire Terriers Getting Most Swipes From Men, Least From Women (PitNutter Matchmaking! I'll have to check them out sometime. Pit Bulls Unleashed: Should They Be Banned? Cliched excuses and stupid arguments pit nutters use. Part of HuffPost Environment. To be fair to her, can you imagine being married to a guy who is in lovethrall to a) his wolf heartdog spirit animal and b) his alien pansexual albino childhood bestie? To anyone questioning, yes, this is a real book series by Robin Hobb. use the following search parameters to narrow your results: *If you are new to this sub, please familiarize yourself with the rules and FAQ below: *. The other was a very, very cranky peasant woman who cheated on him with a fellow peasant. Safety Before Pit Bulldogs ; Fewer than 25% of pit bull owners spay or neuter. Dean Kootnz has become increasingly whiny and conservative as he ages so this isn't shocking he gained another unscientific half-baked emotion-based viewpoint. One of the hardest parts of this is contacting small towns to get an actual copy of the law," says Diaz. Dogs like Rottweilers, Dobermans and chows are also frequently also affected by the laws. Breed advocates are thrilled, and shelters ⦠I stopped reading his stuff when I realized every story was identical but recycled with slight changes: evil or psycho killer vs noble kids/nerds and the goodest boi/ girl ever. Diaz and Van Zant are asking for help from people who know of instances of BSL, or changes in the law, that aren't now accounted for on their site. Because the BSL Census tracks a rapidly changing landscape -- communities week by week are reconsidering and scrapping these laws in favor of breed-neutral dog regulations -- Diaz and Van Zant are asking folks to get in touch if they know about any laws their project is missing. All rights reserved. Debate & DiscussionDean Koontz and pit bulls (self.BanPitBulls). Pit bull advocates overturned the ban in Vancouver in 2005 and in North Vancouver in 2006. I liked him. Dogs like Rottweilers, Dobermans and chows are also frequently also affected by the laws. I quit reading his books long ago when he started going apeshit over dogs and every story had to have one in it. It may seem at times that is not the case, but when we are able to go back and take stock each year, it is clear. Fatal Pit Bull Attacks: an archive of fatal attacks by pit bulls, 2018 Fatalities: A running total of fatal attacks this year. Pit bulls already living in Independence homes when the 2006 ban was enacted were allowed to stay provided the owners got them sterilized and licenses renewed annually. Sign up for membership to become a founding member and help shape HuffPost's next chapter, Animal Welfare Editor, The Huffington Post. Pit bulls have been a problem in the city for years. I am so sick of authors using their novels to lecture on whatever social ills they feel are important. To be fair - only one of her parents is panxsexual and genderfluid. DENVER (CBS4) â Denver is just days away from the rollout of breed-restricted permits after residents voted in November to repeal the cityâs pit bull ban. The issue gained momentum after the city annexed land last year where some pit bull owners lived, said City Administrator Jennifer McCausland. But I object to it being done in the middle of a totally unrelated book, where the action basically screeches to a halt to introduce the author's Very Trenchant Views on some social issue. ©2021 Verizon Media. Today is National Voter Registration Day! Pit bulls have become more visible as therapy dogs, police dogs and even plain old goofy pets no different from other dogs, except in how they're treated (including their depressingly high euthanasia rate in shelters). Koontz is a weirdo; I doubt even he knows what he meant. 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