Save my Dogs

Once again, Pit Bulls are the victim!  Jade and Onyx are not full blooded.  They are part Terrior and Lab mix.  Jade got out of my fence and attacked a neighbors dog that was in my yard.  I paid all vet bills.  I spent another $600.00 to secure my fence line.  However, the neighbors have circulated a petition to remove my dogs, saying that they are vicious, which they are not.  All the neighborhood kids came and played with them when they were puppies, so they are well socialized.  Please help me to keep my babies!
Thank you,
Gayle Jackson