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Year in Review: Pit bulls and dog laws

Discussion in 'Laws & Legislation' started by Marty, Jan 4, 2006.

  1. Marty

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    Lincoln City, OR -- One of the more controversial issues to hit Lincoln City in 2005 was the possible restriction on pit bull dogs.

    The issue first took the forefront in August when local resident David Jones was attacked by two pit bulls while walking his dog.

    He and his dog escaped serious injury, but Jones was bitten several times and pinned to a building.

    Jones has said he felt he could have been killed if not for a Good Samaritan who heard his cries for help.

    One of the dogs was shot by a police officer after it appeared it might attack him. The dog was put to sleep that day. The second dog was taken by animal control and eventually sentenced to death.

    At the Aug. 22 council meeting, Councilor Rick Brissette recommended investigating regulating the breed.

    While a dog owner the majority of his life, Brissette said after doing research on the issue, there were many signs pointing to pit bulls as being dangerous.

    He added many communities throughout the country have put restrictions on pit bulls – up to completely banning the breed.

    The possibility of restrictions on pit bulls brought out a number of pit bull owners to a September Lincoln City Council meeting.

    They contended restrictions and banning of pit bulls and other breeds of dogs do not work and are prejudicial against the vast majority of pit bulls, which, they said, can be quite friendly and docile if treated right.

    The council eventuality came to a consensus that they would look at strengthening current laws, and not to pursue any breed-specific legislation.

    The council has had a discussions on how they could strengthen the city's current dog and animal ordinances.

    Suggestions included increasing the amount owners can be cited for a vicious dog attack from $50 to no greater than $1,500.

    A vote on revisions to the current ordinance is expected to be presented back to the council in the near future.

    –Bill Choy

    http://www.thenewsguard.com/news/story.cfm?story_no=3820
     

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