Just wanted to point out a few ways that BSL negatively impacts our communities...
1. BSL does nothing to reduce the number of dog bites or attacks-any dog can bite at any time.
2. Banning certain breeds makes these breeds much more appealing to criminals.
3. These laws punish responsible pet owners and does nothing to hold irresponsible pet owners accountable for their actions.
4. BSL discriminates against owners of certain breeds. Many of these breeds are used as service dogs, such as therapy dogs or search and rescue dogs. BSL punishes these dogs as well.
5. Some owners will keep their dogs in hiding, lie to landlords, etc. for fear of losing their beloved pet.
6. These laws can give people a false sense of security.
7. These laws can be tough to enforce. Many government officials are not qualified to determine actual breeds of dogs.
8. Banning these breed doesn't make dog fighters go away, they just go deeper under ground.
Just some food for thought.
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