Saving Bermuda's Misunderstood Dog Breeds: Stop Breed-Specific Legislation
- by: Saving Bermuda's Misunderstood
- recipient: Government of Bermuda
Be part of the movement to save Bermuda's misunderstood breeds! Sign the petition urging Government to move forward with reviewing and revising the breed-specific legislation set in this country on many of our larger breed dogs including Pitbulls, American Bulldogs, Rottweilers and numerous others.
Our aim is not to lose control over the dog breeds of Bermuda but rather to eliminate government-appointed discrimination placed onto specific dogs. A revision of the legislation could benefit society by setting effective and realistic standards and regulations for all dog owners to abide by. Rather than hold innocent dogs accountable, we urge Government to focus on owners and their roles in the upbringing of their pets.
Prior to Bermuda's breed-specific dog ban extensive crimes were committed and ruthless acts carried out by a small delinquent group of individuals which contributed to the creation of the current legislation and the demise of the purity of these breeds. This movement denounces any and all criminal activity and strongly encourages the correct model for justice be put in place for violators of such acts.
Like a child, all dogs require some degree of training, socialization and love. It all starts with us as humans to step up and do the right thing. We have the chance to make a change; and we have a chance to save our breeds. By signing this petition, you are showing government that the chance to move forward is now.
We are hopeful that the Government of Bermuda will listen to its people and hear the urgency in our voices. We are fighting to stop the killing of innocent dogs and to instead focus on a solution to control the population and upbringing of all breeds. We urge Government to: (1) Lift the breed-specific dog ban, (2) Create a Government department focused not on killing innocent dogs but rather on rehabilitating aggressive dogs, educating dog owners, and training the breeds, and (3) Set regulations for dog ownership such as the approval of 'responsible' persons to own what are considered 'high risk' breeds.
Sign the petition and make the first step forward!!
Dear Government of Bermuda,
We the people of Bermuda are coming together and urging you to review and revise the breed-specific legislation in Bermuda that is leading to the demise of countless innocent dogs every year in this country. Beloved family pets and lovable companions are being unjustly discriminated against and stigmatized based solely on their breed. We are hopeful that you will consider our plea and begin to see this legislation as destructive and discriminatory. We are hopeful that you will appreciate our efforts to work together with the Government of Bermuda to move forward in a more inclusive, rehabilitative, and just way.
Our plea to you is this:
Listen to your people and hear the urgency in our voices. We are fighting to stop the killing of innocent dogs and to instead focus on a solution to control the population and upbringing of all breeds. We urge Government to: (1) Lift the breed-specific dog ban, (2) Create a government department focused not on killing innocent dogs but rather on rehabilitating aggressive dogs, educating dog owners, and training the breeds, and (3) Set regulations for dog ownership such as the approval of 'responsible' persons to own what are considered 'high risk' breeds.
We would be willing to work alongside Government to outline realistic standards and regulations for dog ownership and owner responsibility. By replacing the ban with an effective means of control, we can shift Government's position from a punitive one to a preventative and rehabilitative one.
We encourage Government to take harsher action against violators of the law and assist responsible citizens in efforts of saving the breeds (via training, neutering, and socialization programs), rehabilitating the aggressors and educating the people (via approval and training of 'responsible' owners of 'high risk' breeds).
Government of Bermuda, the people are fighting to be heard. We are fighting for a cause. We are fighting for our breeds. Please consider our petition and begin the process of saving our misunderstood breeds.
Sincerely,
Saving Bermuda's Misunderstood on behalf of Bermuda
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