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STOP/END BSL (Breed Specific Legislation)

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  • Oct 12th, 2016
    CASSI D. from Las Vegas, NV writes:
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    BSL MEANS BANNING A FAMILY MEMBER, SO....... BAN CHILDREN? NO I DONT THINK SO. A BREED IS NOT WHAT MAKES A DOG AGGRESSIVE ITS THE OWNER .... BAN THE OWNER NOT THE BREED.
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  • Oct 12th, 2016
    Taylor R. from University Place, WA signed.
  • Oct 12th, 2016
    Jessica G. from Seattle, WA signed.
  • Oct 11th, 2016
    Lysa R. from San Antonio, TX signed.
  • Oct 11th, 2016
    Santa F. from Houston, TX writes:
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    I'm against animal cruelty and u can judge the book by the cover all animals and breed r good and loving the only thing the makes the animals mean r the people who make them aggressive is not the animals fault to go to the wrong hands they deserved better and not to get kill because of their breed that's why I'm signing this petition.
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  • Oct 11th, 2016
    Anna L. from Carlsbad, CA writes:
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    STOP THE MADDNESS!!!! STOP PUTTING LABLES ON THE BREED OF A DOGS!!!!!!!!
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  • Oct 11th, 2016
    Laura S. from Fishers, IN writes:
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    Society needs to stop blaming the dog & punish the human!!! The dog is the product of it's upbringing, like a child. There should be ansolutely no breed specific laws as it is discriminatory as in the "human" breed - only difference these dogs do not hate/love based on color, religion, sexual orientation, etc... they love wholly & completely - UNCONDITIONALLY and will do anything to make their human happy & unfortunatately some scumbags that choose to steal, sell drugs, attack the innocent, etc...ALSO use these beautiful souls as thier # 1 source of income & they are savages that choose to take from this world than work for their livelihood - these are the loosers that prey on the public & use these dogs as a weapon & they (the dogs) will do whatever it takes to survive - much like a "human". You need to enact stricter laws that include public humiliation, severe jail time & forget the financial restitution as these black soled heathens have no money to begin with, what they do have - jewelry, cars, whatever - should be seized & auctioned off & all the proceeds go to NO KILL shelters for the well being if the abused! Instead increase the jail time to compensate for the financial - no early release!!! Make animals abuse & dog fighting a felony sooooo 3 strikes your out!!!! Punish the trash that train/abuse & manipulate - NOT the innocent, obedient and loving "soldier" (the Pitbull) ... this I pray!!!
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  • Oct 11th, 2016
    Lourdes B. from Ocala, FL writes:
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    BSL is wrong. No dog should be banned because of their breed. It's the owners fault not the dogs. BSL takes away the only second chance dogs have to be adopted after being abandoned and being mistreated. The owner should be the one getting punished.
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  • Oct 11th, 2016
    charlotte l. from Saint Ann, MO signed.
  • Oct 10th, 2016
    DEBRA P. from Massena, NY writes:
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    BSL IS WRONG. IT'S HOW THE ANIMAL IS RAISED, NOT WHAT BREED IT IS. IT IS UNFAIR, NOT ONLY TO THE ANIMALS BUT TO THOSE WHO LOVE THEM. THESE DOGS ARE FAMILY. NO FAMILY MEMBER SHOULD BE BANNED.
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  • Oct 10th, 2016
    Lesleigh W. from Corinth, NY signed.
  • Oct 10th, 2016
    Dave B. from Decatur, IL writes:
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    Please put an end to BSL bans. We deserve this right as well as the pets. Aggressive dogs are usually because of the owner. Miami has had this ban in place for a very long time. It's time to remove it. Please do something about this matter now. Thank you.
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  • Oct 10th, 2016
    Robert C. from Hamilton, OH writes:
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    These are truly American Dogs! The most decorated Military dog? Sgt Stubby! A Pit bull!
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  • Oct 10th, 2016
    Robert C. from Hamilton, OH signed.
  • Oct 10th, 2016
    Jennifer K. from Sheboygan, WI signed.
  • Oct 10th, 2016
    Bsrbars B. from Harrison Township, MI writes:
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    The government had earned the title of "Dog Bully."
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  • Oct 9th, 2016
    Dave B. from Decatur, IL writes:
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    Put an end to BSL now.
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  • Oct 9th, 2016
    Alfred R. from Albany, NY writes:
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    We need to stop all bsl it is not the dog it is the person that is responsible for the dog that fails pits are a beautiful and loving it is only when people mistreat dogs that ther become dangerous please use your heart and mind when you vote dogs are so often misidentified that there are no good stats to say a certain dog is more apt to bite
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  • Oct 8th, 2016
    Virginia O. from Cass Lake, MN writes:
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    This breed is a misconception of being cruel! not hardly vicious at all, as natural of breed is very friendly. They are very loving and friendly. I have had several and been around several and never once did the dog I knew bite someone or be aggressive to anyone. Please do not kill these dogs off, or ban them from having homes that people good love them and they could love too
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  • Oct 8th, 2016
    Tammy L. from Deltona, FL writes:
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    Bsl is bs....it's not the dogs fault that the so called owner mistreats the dog...any dog can be vicious...please stop these governments from banning this sweet breed...ban the idiot owners....:
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  • Oct 8th, 2016
    Lesleigh W. from Corinth, NY signed.
  • Oct 6th, 2016
    TJ A. from West Hollywood, CA writes:
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  • Oct 6th, 2016
    Lenita N. from Orlando, FL writes:
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    BSL...Is WRONG...Aggression or violence is not breed specific no more than humans. It depends on alot of things...training...affection...owner competency....enviroment...situation or circumstances...too many variables to isolate one breed or large head breeds as being unsafe pets. So Please remove this ban/law it is unsubstantiated unfair n unjustified. Each dog...situtation n outcome is as different as human interaction...I have pitbull/chow mix named Brutus...He is loving...loyal...playful...n when appropriate protective. I trust children n dog judgment of human character over another human being opinion. I have upmost apathy n sympathy for all dog bite/violent victims n their injuries...My prayers n condolences. But you cannot blame an entire breed n punish owners for the actions of some. I've seen small dogs be more protective aggressive n violent than I have seen other breeds of dogs display this behavior. Please Stop BSL!
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  • Oct 6th, 2016
    Mairead M. from Centereach, NY signed.
  • Oct 6th, 2016
    Someone from Chicopee, MA writes:
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    it's not the dogs it's the owners
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  • Oct 5th, 2016
    Leslie D. from Livermore, CA signed.
  • Oct 5th, 2016
    Someone from Germantown, WI writes:
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    I own a pit bull. she is dangerous. BE CAREFULL SHE MAY LICK YOU TO DEATH. THE DANGER IS THOSE WHO ARE IGNORENT AND VOTE TO BLOCK LOVERS.
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  • Oct 5th, 2016
    Freddy A. from Centereach, NY writes:
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    The one trait every single breed on "our" Governments restricted list all share is LOYALTY. Going to be more and more harder to protect ourselves and families when you take away our rights to bear arms and right to own whatever breed we choose. Every time I see an aggressive dog its a ten pound fluff ball being touted around like a baby by some yuppie snob.
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  • Oct 4th, 2016
    Michelle G. from Poplar Bluff, MO writes:
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    I have been raised my whole entire life around pit bulls and they have been a part of my entire family beforehand. It is how you raise and treat them do we see the outcome of their personalities. We had a pitbull named, Baby, who was afraid to go outside at night by herself, afraid of cats, and the worst thing she ever did was stink up a room that got everyone running out. I am tired of having to look for which cities allow this breed and which ones do not while deciding on where I want to go to college. I have a pit-bull/mastiff who i had to give to a friend because they are not allowed in Poplar Bluff, MO. This dog has been through tough times with me and is an aid for my depression and anxiety when it spikes up...I've been having to deal with it alone for TWO YEARS. He is my son and I can't have him, how would you feel if your child, your ENTIRE life, was taken from you because of a ridiculous law?
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  • Oct 4th, 2016
    Tanner L. from Natural Bridge Station, VA signed.
  • Oct 4th, 2016
    samantha c. from Moneta, VA writes:
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    pitbulls are not dangerous its the owners
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  • Oct 4th, 2016
    jamie t. from Petaluma, CA writes:
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    DOG OWNER IS THE CAUSE OF THE DOGS BAD BEHAVIOR-PERIOD. PUNISH THE OWNER, NOT THE DOG. DON'T ALLOW CRIMINALS TO OWN ANIMALS-ESPECIALLY THIS BREED IN PARTICULAR. REQUIRE A COLLEGE DEGREE TO BREED ALL ANIMALS. BAN BACK YARD BREEDING ON ALL ANIMALS. IT'S TIME TO STOP THE MADNESS. WE KILL MILLIONS OF ANIMALS. THEY ARE TORTURED, THEY SUFFER AND THEY DIE BECAUSE THEY DON'T POSSES HUMAN RIGHT PROTECTIONS, WHICH THEY ALL DESERVE. PLEASE DO SOMETHING.
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  • Oct 4th, 2016
    Someone from Flower Mound, TX writes:
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    Stop/end BREED SPECIFIC LAWS. It's not the dog it's the owners fault, not the dog! Punish the owners/trainers that make these dogs mean/viscous.
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  • Oct 4th, 2016
    Alyssa S. from Murfreesboro, TN writes:
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    This isn't fair to the dog. We don't have laws that ban people from living in specific areas, why do we have laws that ban dogs? Dogs are one of the most passionate animals on the planet, they truly become part of your family.
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  • Oct 4th, 2016
    Anthony R. from Collegeville, PA writes:
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    Dogs are a reflection of their owners. The dog isn't bad because of its breed. Just the owners. You can't judge a breed based on the cruelty that people have done to it.
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  • Oct 4th, 2016
    Donna K. from Grand Forks, ND writes:
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    To target one breed its craziness! Never met a dog I didn't like! The bigger the better. Got to watch out for the little ones! But never ban any breed..
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  • Oct 4th, 2016
    Donna K. from Grand Forks, ND writes:
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    To target one breed its craziness! Never met a dog I didn't like! The bigger the better. Got to watch out for the little ones! But never ban any breed..
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  • Oct 4th, 2016
    Someone from Weston, MA signed.
  • Oct 3rd, 2016
    Donna S. from Flint, MI writes:
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    Breed racism is no different then Human racism. and both make me sick!! I work at dog grooming shop, there you have hands on with so many different pure breeds and mixes alike. I think these BSL pushers need to spend 7 days inside a grooming shop.Watching and observing.. There they will see what breeds are truly and honestly mean. From the tiny Chihuahua to the All American Family dog - the Lab. I have had Irish Setters pen me against the wall.. or the toy yorkie rip a towel right out of my hands. ANY dog that bites is a nuisance to our Society. Target one. Target all. Proud Owner of 3 pansy pits!
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  • Oct 3rd, 2016
    Jill M. from Grand Forks, ND signed.