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Law Banning Pit Bulls Has Residents Fighting Back!

Discussion in 'Pit Bull News' started by Suki, Apr 22, 2007.

  1. Suki

    Suki Guest

    ...just goes to show what a little unity can do.
    good story.. i hope these people win!

    Law Banning Pit Bulls Has Residents Fighting Back

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    Residents of Lonoke will soon be forced to make some tough choices in the next month regarding man's best friend, thanks to a new law banning the ownership of pit bull dogs.

    The law was passed during the Lonoke City Council meeting on April 12 and quickly drew the ire of many in the town, especially those who already owned the dogs that were deemed vicious and dangerous.

    Not only does the new law prohibit the purchase of pit bulls in Lonoke, it requires that those who own the dogs must find new homes for them within 30 days.

    To fight back, some pit bull owning residents are petitioning to introduce a grandfather clause to the law, allowing them to keep their animals.

    "You know there are some people who are happy that we're banning pit bulls because they're scared of them,” said Kenneth Pasley, owner of Lemon Tree Café. “But the thing about it is, when you've got a pet, and it's been a pet for years, they’re not happy that they have to get rid of their loved pet."

    To get a referendum up for a vote in the town will require about 145 registered signatures, or 15 percent of the registered voters in the last election.

    By Saturday's end, the petitioners secured more than 100 signatures. Those will be validated early next week.
    Good luck Arkansas.






    Charles Crowson, Backpack Journalist
    Created: 4/21/2007 6:42:46 PM
    Updated: 4/21/2007 10:45:40 PM
     
  2. bahamutt99

    bahamutt99 CH Dog

    Best of luck to them. I'm glad they're doing something about it.
     
  3. Suki

    Suki Guest

    me, too. nice to see. i HOPE the rest of the country follows suit. it's all we can do=fight! [​IMG]
     
  4. Michele

    Michele Guest

    very good.......:)
     
  5. bam-bam's mom

    bam-bam's mom Big Dog

    Lonoke is about 20 minutes, mabey 30 depends on which road you take.. soooo it is getten really close to home.. 20 minutes another way in jacksonville they are banned there also. me and attilla are gonna have to hide our baby's before long.
     
  6. chinasmom

    chinasmom CH Dog

    I wish there was something we could do to help their effort.
     
  7. Attila

    Attila Guest

    I hope they win.
     

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