Save America's Dog AND Protecting the People
- by: Responsible Pet owners -
- recipient: South Jordan City, Utah
Please read, sign and share this link. Time to protect our community by finding solutions. Everyday laws are being made without us. Help make this right! I am empathetic and will never argue with anyone who has been negatively impacted. This is based from facts and statistics--South Jordan City, Time for a CHANGE
To be useful, legislation must be effective, enforceable, economical, and reasonably fair. Currently bill 7.12.125 fails all of this criteria. This bill restricts the ownership of certain types of dogs, specifically Pit Bull or any breed that strongly resembles the physical traits of an American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, or Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
Taken as a whole, the above mentioned breeds, or mixed breeds, have proven their stability and good canine citizenry by becoming 'Search & Rescue dogs, Therapy dogs working inside hospitals, special education facilities, retirement homes, and lifelong family members.
*Various states have ruled such laws as unconstitutional in that the laws violated an owner's right to equal protection (and due process) since there is no rational basis to single out pit bulls as inherently dangerous. It stated that breed-specific laws "have in the past been enacted based on outdated information that perpetuates a stereotypical image of pit bulls." The Court found no new evidence to prove that these breeds are any more dangerous than others. Regulating or limiting pit bull ownership was therefore "arbitrary, unreasonable and discriminatory."
**ASPCA stand on Breed Specific Legislation** ...in light of the absence of scientific data indicating the efficacy of breed-specific laws, and the unfair and inhumane targeting of responsible pet guardians and their dogs that inevitably results when these laws are enacted, the ASPCA instead favors effective enforcement of a combination of breed-neutral laws that hold reckless dog guardians accountable for their dogs' aggressive behavior.
*to see the statement in its entirety visit http://www.aspca.org/about-us/policy-positions/breed-specific-legislation-1.html
**The American Kennel Club (AKC) strongly supports dangerous dog control. Dog control legislation must be reasonable, non-discriminatory and enforceable as detailed in the AKC Position Statement.
To provide communities with the most effective dangerous dog control possible, laws must not be breed specific. Instead of holding all dog owners accountable for their behavior, breed specific laws place restrictions only on the owners of certain breeds of dogs....
(As quoted by the National Canine Research Council)
**Additionally, over the past three decades, increased awareness of the importance of humane care and control of dogs, the enactment and enforcement of leash laws, and dog bite prevention education, have all been instrumental in lowering the number of reported dog-related injuries throughout the nation.
At times, the media spotlight on an individual dog attack can create the impression that dogs pose a significant threat to the community. Sensationalized publicity, along with a lack of knowledge about the causes of dog attacks and a failure to appreciate how truly infrequent serious dog attacks are, have resulted in reactive and uninformed policies directed against certain types of dogs. In a state with less than a dozen hospitalizations per year from dog-related injuries, and only three fatal dog attacks in the past 44 years, South Jordan City surrendered to the national hysteria in 1997 and banned pit bulls in the city.**
I have lived in the city of South Jordan for 19 years and resided there during my reign as Miss Utah Teen and as a runner up for Miss South Jordan. I continue to support the city and its residents as a motivational speaker, and Summer Jam West Co-director. The law as it stands prevents me, as a law abiding and responsible pet owner from living there.
I understand your concern and desire to protect your constituents from the awful tragedy as the result of a dangerous encounter. Laws have been enacted in several states that provide the general populace ample protection while promoting proper training and socialization.
In closing, banning or restricting a specific breed will not keep children or adults from being injured. We need education and guidance from local organizations who are willing and eager to teach us all responsible ownership. For accurate standings on the ineffectiveness of Breed Specific Legislation, statistics and reports please visit http://nationalcanineresearchcouncil.com/canines-issues/breed-bans/
I did not write this in an attempt to criticize what you are trying to do for the community, only the effectiveness of how you are trying to do it. The nature and the facts to which the law was written have been ruled inaccurate and ineffective in courts and countries all over the world. In fact, many have seen an increase and are becoming more willing to address the real issue of irresponsible and uninformed owners. We can protect the public and promote responsible ownership though education. It is time address bill 7.12.125 so that I can move home.
Thank you for you time, WE NEED A CHANGE!
To be useful, legislation must be effective, enforceable, economical, and reasonably fair. Currently bill 7.12.125 fails all of this criteria. This bill restricts the ownership of certain types of dogs, specifically Pit Bull or any breed that strongly resembles the physical traits of an American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, or Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
Taken as a whole, the above mentioned breeds, or mixed breeds, have proven their stability and good canine citizenry by becoming 'Search & Rescue dogs, Therapy dogs working inside hospitals, special education facilities, retirement homes, and lifelong family members.
*Various states have ruled such laws as unconstitutional in that the laws violated an owner's right to equal protection (and due process) since there is no rational basis to single out pit bulls as inherently dangerous. It stated that breed-specific laws "have in the past been enacted based on outdated information that perpetuates a stereotypical image of pit bulls." The Court found no new evidence to prove that these breeds are any more dangerous than others. Regulating or limiting pit bull ownership was therefore "arbitrary, unreasonable and discriminatory."
**ASPCA stand on Breed Specific Legislation** ...in light of the absence of scientific data indicating the efficacy of breed-specific laws, and the unfair and inhumane targeting of responsible pet guardians and their dogs that inevitably results when these laws are enacted, the ASPCA instead favors effective enforcement of a combination of breed-neutral laws that hold reckless dog guardians accountable for their dogs' aggressive behavior.
*to see the statement in its entirety visit http://www.aspca.org/about-us/policy-positions/breed-specific-legislation-1.html
**The American Kennel Club (AKC) strongly supports dangerous dog control. Dog control legislation must be reasonable, non-discriminatory and enforceable as detailed in the AKC Position Statement.
To provide communities with the most effective dangerous dog control possible, laws must not be breed specific. Instead of holding all dog owners accountable for their behavior, breed specific laws place restrictions only on the owners of certain breeds of dogs....
(As quoted by the National Canine Research Council)
**Additionally, over the past three decades, increased awareness of the importance of humane care and control of dogs, the enactment and enforcement of leash laws, and dog bite prevention education, have all been instrumental in lowering the number of reported dog-related injuries throughout the nation.
At times, the media spotlight on an individual dog attack can create the impression that dogs pose a significant threat to the community. Sensationalized publicity, along with a lack of knowledge about the causes of dog attacks and a failure to appreciate how truly infrequent serious dog attacks are, have resulted in reactive and uninformed policies directed against certain types of dogs. In a state with less than a dozen hospitalizations per year from dog-related injuries, and only three fatal dog attacks in the past 44 years, South Jordan City surrendered to the national hysteria in 1997 and banned pit bulls in the city.**
I have lived in the city of South Jordan for 19 years and resided there during my reign as Miss Utah Teen and as a runner up for Miss South Jordan. I continue to support the city and its residents as a motivational speaker, and Summer Jam West Co-director. The law as it stands prevents me, as a law abiding and responsible pet owner from living there.
I understand your concern and desire to protect your constituents from the awful tragedy as the result of a dangerous encounter. Laws have been enacted in several states that provide the general populace ample protection while promoting proper training and socialization.
In closing, banning or restricting a specific breed will not keep children or adults from being injured. We need education and guidance from local organizations who are willing and eager to teach us all responsible ownership. For accurate standings on the ineffectiveness of Breed Specific Legislation, statistics and reports please visit http://nationalcanineresearchcouncil.com/canines-issues/breed-bans/
I did not write this in an attempt to criticize what you are trying to do for the community, only the effectiveness of how you are trying to do it. The nature and the facts to which the law was written have been ruled inaccurate and ineffective in courts and countries all over the world. In fact, many have seen an increase and are becoming more willing to address the real issue of irresponsible and uninformed owners. We can protect the public and promote responsible ownership though education. It is time address bill 7.12.125 so that I can move home.
Thank you for you time, WE NEED A CHANGE!
To ALL it concerns-
We the undersigned understand, to be useful, legislation must be effective, enforceable, economical, and reasonably fair. Currently the bill restricts the ownership of certain types of dogs, specifically Pit Bull or any breed that strongly resembles the physical traits of an American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, or Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
Taken as a whole, the above mentioned breeds, or mixed breeds, have proven their stability and good canine citizenry by becoming 'Search & Rescue dogs, Therapy dogs working inside hospitals, special education facilities, retirement homes, and lifelong family members.
*Various states have ruled such laws as unconstitutional in that the laws violated an owner's right to equal protection (and due process) since there is no rational basis to single out pit bulls as inherently dangerous. It stated that breed-specific laws "have in the past been enacted based on outdated information that perpetuates a stereotypical image of pit bulls." The Court found no new evidence to prove that these breeds are any more dangerous than others. Regulating or limiting pit bull ownership was therefore "arbitrary, unreasonable and discriminatory."
**ASPCA stand on Breed Specific Legislation** ...in light of the absence of scientific data indicating the efficacy of breed-specific laws, and the unfair and inhumane targeting of responsible pet guardians and their dogs that inevitably results when these laws are enacted, the ASPCA instead favors effective enforcement of a combination of breed-neutral laws that hold reckless dog guardians accountable for their dogs' aggressive behavior.
*to see the statement in its entirety visit http://www.aspca.org/about-us/policy-positions/breed-specific-legislation-1.html
**The American Kennel Club (AKC) strongly supports dangerous dog control. Dog control legislation must be reasonable, non-discriminatory and enforceable as detailed in the AKC Position Statement.
To provide communities with the most effective dangerous dog control possible, laws must not be breed specific. Instead of holding all dog owners accountable for their behavior, breed specific laws place restrictions only on the owners of certain breeds of dogs....
(As quoted by the National Canine Research Council)
**Additionally, over the past three decades, increased awareness of the importance of humane care and control of dogs, the enactment and enforcement of leash laws, and dog bite prevention education, have all been instrumental in lowering the number of reported dog-related injuries throughout the nation.
At times, the media spotlight on an individual dog attack can create the impression that dogs pose a significant threat to the community. Sensationalized publicity, along with a lack of knowledge about the causes of dog attacks and a failure to appreciate how truly infrequent serious dog attacks are, have resulted in reactive and uninformed policies directed against certain types of dogs. In a state with less than a dozen hospitalizations per year from dog-related injuries, and only three fatal dog attacks in the past 44 years, South Jordan City surrendered to the national hysteria in 1997 and banned pit bulls in the city.**
I have lived in the city of South Jordan for 19 years and resided there during my reign as Miss Utah Teen and as a runner up for Miss South Jordan. I continue to support the city and its residents as a motivational speaker, and Summer Jam West Co-director. The law as it stands prevents me, as a law abiding and responsible pet owner from living there.
I understand your concern and desire to protect your constituents from the awful tragedy as the result of a dangerous encounter. Laws have been enacted in several states that provide the general populace ample protection while promoting proper training and socialization.
In closing, banning or restricting a specific breed will not keep children or adults from being injured. We need education and guidance from local organizations who are willing and eager to teach us all responsible ownership. For accurate standings on the ineffectiveness of Breed Specific Legislation, statistics and reports please visit http://nationalcanineresearchcouncil.com/canines-issues/breed-bans/
I did not write this in an attempt to criticize what you are trying to do for the community, only the effectiveness of how you are trying to do it. The nature and the facts to which the law was written have been ruled inaccurate and ineffective in courts and countries all over the world. In fact, many have seen an increase and are becoming more willing to address the real issue of irresponsible and uninformed owners. We can protect the public and promote responsible ownership though education. It is time address bill 7.12.125 so that I can move home.
Thank you for you time, WE NEED A CHANGE!
Sign PetitionSign PetitionWe the undersigned understand, to be useful, legislation must be effective, enforceable, economical, and reasonably fair. Currently the bill restricts the ownership of certain types of dogs, specifically Pit Bull or any breed that strongly resembles the physical traits of an American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, or Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
Taken as a whole, the above mentioned breeds, or mixed breeds, have proven their stability and good canine citizenry by becoming 'Search & Rescue dogs, Therapy dogs working inside hospitals, special education facilities, retirement homes, and lifelong family members.
*Various states have ruled such laws as unconstitutional in that the laws violated an owner's right to equal protection (and due process) since there is no rational basis to single out pit bulls as inherently dangerous. It stated that breed-specific laws "have in the past been enacted based on outdated information that perpetuates a stereotypical image of pit bulls." The Court found no new evidence to prove that these breeds are any more dangerous than others. Regulating or limiting pit bull ownership was therefore "arbitrary, unreasonable and discriminatory."
**ASPCA stand on Breed Specific Legislation** ...in light of the absence of scientific data indicating the efficacy of breed-specific laws, and the unfair and inhumane targeting of responsible pet guardians and their dogs that inevitably results when these laws are enacted, the ASPCA instead favors effective enforcement of a combination of breed-neutral laws that hold reckless dog guardians accountable for their dogs' aggressive behavior.
*to see the statement in its entirety visit http://www.aspca.org/about-us/policy-positions/breed-specific-legislation-1.html
**The American Kennel Club (AKC) strongly supports dangerous dog control. Dog control legislation must be reasonable, non-discriminatory and enforceable as detailed in the AKC Position Statement.
To provide communities with the most effective dangerous dog control possible, laws must not be breed specific. Instead of holding all dog owners accountable for their behavior, breed specific laws place restrictions only on the owners of certain breeds of dogs....
(As quoted by the National Canine Research Council)
**Additionally, over the past three decades, increased awareness of the importance of humane care and control of dogs, the enactment and enforcement of leash laws, and dog bite prevention education, have all been instrumental in lowering the number of reported dog-related injuries throughout the nation.
At times, the media spotlight on an individual dog attack can create the impression that dogs pose a significant threat to the community. Sensationalized publicity, along with a lack of knowledge about the causes of dog attacks and a failure to appreciate how truly infrequent serious dog attacks are, have resulted in reactive and uninformed policies directed against certain types of dogs. In a state with less than a dozen hospitalizations per year from dog-related injuries, and only three fatal dog attacks in the past 44 years, South Jordan City surrendered to the national hysteria in 1997 and banned pit bulls in the city.**
I have lived in the city of South Jordan for 19 years and resided there during my reign as Miss Utah Teen and as a runner up for Miss South Jordan. I continue to support the city and its residents as a motivational speaker, and Summer Jam West Co-director. The law as it stands prevents me, as a law abiding and responsible pet owner from living there.
I understand your concern and desire to protect your constituents from the awful tragedy as the result of a dangerous encounter. Laws have been enacted in several states that provide the general populace ample protection while promoting proper training and socialization.
In closing, banning or restricting a specific breed will not keep children or adults from being injured. We need education and guidance from local organizations who are willing and eager to teach us all responsible ownership. For accurate standings on the ineffectiveness of Breed Specific Legislation, statistics and reports please visit http://nationalcanineresearchcouncil.com/canines-issues/breed-bans/
I did not write this in an attempt to criticize what you are trying to do for the community, only the effectiveness of how you are trying to do it. The nature and the facts to which the law was written have been ruled inaccurate and ineffective in courts and countries all over the world. In fact, many have seen an increase and are becoming more willing to address the real issue of irresponsible and uninformed owners. We can protect the public and promote responsible ownership though education. It is time address bill 7.12.125 so that I can move home.
Thank you for you time, WE NEED A CHANGE!
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