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Title: RPOA - Dog attacks & Breed Specific Legislation threats! Post by: jls41 on October 14, 2011, 10:38:42 am Crossposting is encouraged.
October 14, 2011 Action Alerts! "Heads up" regarding four recent dog bite incidents in Texas cities: Three Rivers, Amarillo and Victoria. At every session of the Texas State Legislature, there are backdoor efforts to repeal existing Texas state law which prohibits Breed Specific Legislation - all defeated to date. Educate your local and state elected officials on this topic and stress enforcement of Leash Laws! All focus by the Animal Rights Brigade is on spaying and neutering when that's not the end of the dog that bites! Keep them confined. No breed of dog is inherently vicious. Thanks to [fightBSL] and [StopBSL] e-mail lists for these alerts below. Three Rivers, TX: Town may consider breed ban after TWO incidents. Full article and video retrieved 10/7/11 from: http://www.kens5.com/news/local/South-Texas-town-could-examine-ban-on-pit-bulls-131300284.html The police chief in this town has suggested a ban on "pit bulls." Please send polite, respectful, informative correspondence to city hall, advising city officials that a breed-specific law would be illegal, and encouraging them to consider effective, nondiscriminatory breed-neutral measures. There are no email addresses. Mayor James Liska City Hall, PO Box 398, Three Rivers, Texas 78071 Voice: 361-786-2528 X225 Fax: 361-786-3281 Police Department, Chief Vance Roberts, 361-786-2743 ............................................................ Child attacked by tethered, unvaccinated dog (Victoria, TX) http://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/2011/oct/10/jo_pitbull_attack_101111_154824/?news&calhoun-county "If he was aggressive and busted off the chain, then who wouldn't put him down and get him tested?" Castillo said. "But he was provoked." ....................................................... Amarillo Officials: Mom asleep on couch when infant killed by family dog http://www.connectamarillo.com/news/story.aspx?id=670704 AMARILLO, TEXAS -- The mother of an infant mauled and killed by the family dog told Animal Control she was asleep on the couch when the attack on her daughter occurred. POLL: Do you think the pit bull breed should be banned? http://amarillo.com/interact/poll/do-you-think-pit-bull-breed-should-be-banned Please vote! Current results Yes 32% No 68% ............................................................. RPOA is the "reasonable" voice regarding all animal issues in Texas. Subscribe to this announcement only email list to stay informed regarding all Texas animal issues by emailing: TX_RPOA_E-News-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Donate with PayPal or mail in: www.rpoatexasoutreach.org Our statewide membership includes concerned "John Q" Pet Owners with all species of pets; dog, cat, bird clubs from all national registries and mixed breeds; cat and dog fanciers/exhibitors; all species rescuers; veterinarians; veterinary technicians; sportsmen; working/hunting dog breed clubs and individual owners; search & rescue dog owners; therapy dog owners; guide dog owners; show dog handlers; pet sitters; dog trainers; pet groomers; boarding kennels and other animal interests. |