- Signatures: 2,349
- Goal: 3,000
- Deadline: 9-13-2007
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Do not punish those of us who are responsible owners. Our dogs are companions and members of our families. We can and do maintain our dogs so they do not pose a threat to anyone, so why should we be denied our companions simply because irresponsible owners of the same breed of dog, have not ethically and legally protected others from injury? Please retract your proposal for a breed ban/breed specific legislation. We the undersigned will never vote for any politician advocating the use of breed bans and or breed specific legislation. And for those undersigned that do not reside within your city limits, we will show our support against this proposal by not visiting your city now or in the future. This is not simply an issue in California, New Brunswick, Chaigo, Canada, or any other city or country. Your proposal has reached the ears of EVERY responsible dog owner around the world.
| Number | Date | Prefix | Name | Age | Gender | City | What are your thoughts on Congress wanting to restrict /ban Pit Bulls? | Do you have children? | Do you own any dogs? | Picture | Report |
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| 2,375 | 11:07 am PST, Nov 21 | Mrs. | Anonymous | 38 | Female | Philadelphia | They are punishing a breed instead of the people responsible for mistreating the breed. | yes | yes- two pit bulls |  |
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| 2,374 | 6:43 pm PST, Nov 15 | Ms. | Jacqueline Day | 13 | Female | Lampasas | us responsible owners shouldnt be punished by congress taking our dogs just because other PEOPLE are being stupid. its not the dog who trains its the iresponsible people. | No im 13 | yeah i do i have 4, a pit, 2 pit german shepard mixs, and a young german shepard |  |
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| 2,373 | 7:14 pm PST, Nov 8 | Ms. | Alyson Dankner | 20 | Female | Athens | I have a pit bull that was rescued from a high kill pound in Saint Louis. He is the sweetest dog and gets along with all types and sizes of dogs as well as little kids. | I do not have kids, I'm a twenty year old college student. | I have grown up with labs and muts saved from shelters. Duncan is my first dog of my own, not my parents' dog, and he is the first pit bull I have ever owned. |  |
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| 2,372 | 1:24 pm PST, Nov 3 | Erin Girling | 20 | Female | pearl river | stupid! narrow minded! completely ridiculous! | no | two, a lab and Pitbull |  |
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| 2,371 | 9:53 pm PST, Nov 2 | Mr. | prad basu | 57 | Male | Shawnigan Lake | restrict/ban people who exploit pit bulls such as dog-fight promoters,breeders and spectators | yes | yes | |
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| 2,370 | 12:09 pm PST, Nov 2 | Ms. | Harriet Elliman | 21 | Female | Peterborough | It's ridiculous. These innocent dogs are being killed because some idiots decided it would fun to watch them rip each other to pieces. Look up loyalty of a pitbull on youtube to see what I mean. | No | Yes | |
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| 2,369 | 10:51 pm PST, Nov 1 | Ms. | kelly steffey | 21 | Female | Trussville | Unnecessary and cruel discrimination. | no | yes | |
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| 2,368 | 10:16 pm PST, Nov 1 | Anne Osborne | 43 | Female | Glasshouse Mountains | treat each animal as an individual—it is the least that they deserve | Yes | No | |
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| 2,367 | 7:19 pm PST, Nov 1 | Ms. | Kristiana Tchir | 31 | Female | Hoboken | unknowledgeable and unfair | No | Yes, one female pitbull mix | |
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| 2,366 | 6:36 pm PDT, Oct 29 | Melody Laird | 29 | Female | Catawissa | You should restrict the owners. Not the breed. Maybe do an evaluation of the dogs in their home. I am also a professional dog groomer, shi-tsu's and chihuahua's are some of the meanest dogs I've ever come in contact with, but no-one wants to restrict them. I know there is a strength difference, but not all dogs of the same breed are the same. As far as I am concerned that is racism. It's like saying, let's lock up and kill all the african-americans because there more succeptable to violent actsl | Yes, and my son's best friend is a pit bull. | I own 2 pit bulls, and my fathers miniature pinser beats them up regularly. | |
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| 2,365 | 4:44 pm PDT, Oct 26 | kathrine r | 45 | Female | bothell | I oppose breed specific bans, I shouldn't loose my dogs because of irresponsible owners and breeders. My dogs are sweet, loving members of our family, and I can't imagine my life without them. | yes, 2 boys | 3 amazing pit bulls |  |
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| 2,364 | 11:56 pm PDT, Oct 24 | Nadia Campbell | 20 | Female | Fortsville | congress is just as messes up . we shoud ban congress not pit bulls. | no | yes 1 pit. shes the best things that ever happend to me.. | |
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| 2,363 | 7:46 pm PDT, Oct 23 | Ms. | Megan Lam | 19 | Female | Spokane | I think people are ignorant, and have no idea as to what they're doing. Punish the people who fight the animals, and the ones who abuse, neglect, and mistreat them...Not the animals. How about we put you in a ring and force you to fight to the death? Tell me then that you wouldnt be a bit meaner in spirit. Think about it, punish the deed, NOT the breed. | No | yes, 5 |  |
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| 2,362 | 9:16 am PDT, Oct 22 | Mrs. | Jordan Janke | 17 | Female | odessa | That is crazy it is the bad owners that need banned!!! | Yes | Yes | |
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| 2,361 | 12:36 pm PDT, Oct 18 | Mrs. | Nancy Harder | 24 | Female | Wilmington | BSL is an awful prejudice. | no | yes | |
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| 2,360 | 4:45 pm PDT, Oct 17 | Mrs. | Vegan Ryche | 43 | Female | Bothell | Pit Bulls are not vicious dogs, but their owners can teach them to be...train the owners to train the dogs. They can be a very loving breed. | no | live with two companion dogs, yes | |
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| 2,359 | 4:08 pm PDT, Oct 15 | zach bandera | 34 | Male | las vegas | it is incredibly foolish. the bully breeds are inherently great animals. as it's been said before, the legislation to come should focus on irresponsible owners, with compassion for the animals. these lawmakers refuse to recognize the right to life and mental ability of a pit otherwise, but when it comes to any trouble, instantly the dog is responsible and punished by euthanization. it's disgusting. | just my pets. :) | not currently. ever since the state demanded that my last bulldog/boxer mix be put down, i have been to heartbroken to readopt. i plan on fostering tho. | |
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| 2,358 | 12:07 am PDT, Oct 13 | Ms. | Amy Noack | 25 | Female | Oakley | I think it's ludicris that congress wants to ban a whole breed of dogs. Ignorance is dangerous. | I have a 4 1/2 yr old. | My husband and I rescued a pit mix from being euthanized and it was the best decision we've ever made. She is a sweet, kind, intelligent, loyal pet. | |
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| 2,357 | 8:58 am PDT, Oct 12 | Ms. | Carrie Weatherbee | 39 | Female | Orange Park | Are they serious? I own a 10 month old blue nose who spends most of her time on my lap and licking my toes. God Bless my Zoie!!!! | Yes. My puppy pit!!! | See above. | |
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| 2,356 | 2:58 pm PDT, Oct 11 | Brad F | 25 | Male | Eugene | Its stupid, and it pisses me off! | NO | yes, one pit bull with my GF | |
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| 2,355 | 2:52 pm PDT, Oct 11 | Sara M | 24 | Female | Eugene | It's absurd, and I think they need to get a f*cking clue!!! | HELL NO!!!!! | Yes, one beautiful 50lb Pit Bull, who is absolutely the best dog I've ever had. | |
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| 2,354 | 2:28 pm PDT, Sep 30 | Tara sala | 33 | Female | trevor | I believe BSL is wrong and will never solve the problem of aggressive dogs in society. Pit bulls types are the result of an irresponsible subculture, wanting these dogs to feel and appear rough (not to mention for illegal activities). If Pit bulls were banned these uneducated, irresponsible group of people will only choose another breed and bring it to the same demise as they have the pit bull. | I have 2 daughters ages 4 and 7 | I own 2 dogs. A 15 lb Havanese and a 55 lb pit bull mix. I have also fostered 5 different dogs over the last year, miniature schnauzers, basset hound, husky, and a pit bull. My pit bull mix has been an exemplary foster brother. | |
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| 2,353 | 6:24 pm PDT, Sep 23 | Ms. | Linda Giles | 42 | Female | Denver | A breed shouldn't be demonized because of irresponsible owners or people who don't have enough sense to know basic dog etiquette. | no | yes | |
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| 2,352 | 7:41 am PDT, Sep 21 | Ms. | Devon Montgomery | 21 | Female | Toledo | they are great dogs | no | yes | |
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| 2,351 | 9:43 am PDT, Sep 18 | Lenore VanDemark | 43 | Female | Littleton | The idea that the breed should be banned is as ridiculous as racism-should certain people not be allowed to reproduce because a few who were brought up poorly demonstrate bad behavior? I have never owned a more loving dog than my pit bull and I have owned dogs all my life not to mention I have saved many as well. Pit bulls are not the problem, people are. | Yes, my dog is super gentle with my kids and has been in the house full of children dressed in Halloween costumes and acting silly during a party-she was very kind, gentle and had fun with the kids. | I own three dogs. All have been "rescued" and I took a pitbull last time because the pounds were full of them due to ridiculous laws in our state. | |
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