Ontario Pit Bull Ban Petition

Little Wise Owl · 03-04-13, 12:22 PM

I don't usually post things like this but I'm getting really tired of this ban. Bill 16 is what will repeal the ban on Pit Bull type dogs in Ontario (this law also condemns dogs that simply LOOK like pits as well). Bill 16 was killed when our Premier Dalton McGuinty resigned. The Bill was in the process of going to a third reading. This petition is supposedly supposed to help bring it back. I'm not usually a petition person as I don't think they work but I feel desperate. lol This ban really rustles my jimmies.

It's close to it's goal so I thought I'd post it here:
Bring Back Bill 16 for Third Reading

Thanks

Jendee · 03-04-13, 12:57 PM

wait Im confused lol so this is to ban pitbulls or take the ban of pitbulls off???

Little Wise Owl · 03-04-13, 12:59 PM

This is going to remove the ban on pit bull type dogs.

Jendee · 03-04-13, 01:03 PM

oh ok Im signing!! I live in the country and have a pit mix..Ive been at war with my neighbors for over a yr now bc of it!! Damn rednecks have never even tried to meet my dog but bc he has a pit "look" he is a lethal dog!! they have even told animal control that he is going to kill their children. ugh I can go on a rant on this subject!!

Bloedig · 03-04-13, 01:56 PM

Would it even help for us in the US to sign it?

BTW, watch a documentary called Beyond the Myth. Great behind the scenes look at all these BS Pitty bans. Like they say in the documentary, it's not the pit at the end of the leash that is the problem.

Little Wise Owl · 03-04-13, 01:59 PM

I'm not sure but I know there are a lot of Canadians on this forum.

I've seen Beyond the Myth. Very good documentary.

stephanbakir · 03-04-13, 04:41 PM

I hope they drop the bans... my sister breeds pits and her bf breeds chihuahuas, lol. The only good vet is in ottawa and they can't go to that vet

Bloedig · 03-04-13, 05:12 PM

Tell them to stop breeding pits cause there are literally thousands and thousands in the shelters down here in the US.

stephanbakir · 03-04-13, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Bloedig

Tell them to stop breeding pits cause there are literally thousands and thousands in the shelters down here in the US.

We aren't in the US... That and my sister takes back any and all pits that she has sold if the new owners change their mind.

Bloedig · 03-04-13, 06:16 PM

I know your not in the US, just making the point that, at least here in the US, we have a HUGE issue with too many people breeding pits and shelters literally overflowing with pits. The shelters here in our state are 75%-85% pits.

erichillkeast · 03-04-13, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Bloedig

I know your not in the US, just making the point that, at least here in the US, we have a HUGE issue with too many people breeding pits and shelters literally overflowing with pits. The shelters here in our state are 75%-85% pits.

But what does the state of American shelters have to do with breading them in Canada? ?

Bloedig · 03-04-13, 07:31 PM

Everything if US readers are seeing this.

Plus, it apparently isn't like there is zero problems with it in Canada. I count no less than 9 pitbull rescues in Canada. Must be too many if they need that many rescues for them.

blindfireak40 · 03-04-13, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by erichillkeast

But what does the state of American shelters have to do with breading them in Canada? ?

Why on earth would you be BREADING pit bulls?!?!?!

Hahaha all in good fun, I just got this image of a pit bull, beside himself with joy, completely covered in batter and licking all of it off :P

In all seriousness, American shelter conditions have no bearing on the Canadian situation, yet. In fact, they may never; I suspect that there exists a different cross-section of society in Canada than in America. The fact of the matter is, a lot of the pit owners I know here have some aversion to neutering and/or controlling their animals. I think the fear is that if Pits are legalized in Canada, there will be the same kind of wanton, unplanned breeding of the animals that transpires here.

In this light, the request that breeders stop is given above, to my understanding, because they are likely responsible enough TO stop. I believe this is what Bloedig is driving at. And, as he notes above, there are pit rescues in Canada already. However, I'm not sure if those exist due to overpopulation or due to the legal situation; I'm inclined to believe it's due to their legality.

Bloedig · 03-04-13, 07:50 PM

Yes, the last thing we want is Canada to end up in the same situation as the US is in with the massive pitbull / shelter issues. So many dogs being destroyed each day it's overwhelming.

Corey209 · 03-04-13, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by blindfireak40

Why on earth would you be BREADING pit bulls?!?!?!

Hahaha all in good fun, I just got this image of a pit bull, beside himself with joy, completely covered in batter and licking all of it off :P

In all seriousness, American shelter conditions have no bearing on the Canadian situation, yet. In fact, they may never; I suspect that there exists a different cross-section of society in Canada than in America. The fact of the matter is, a lot of the pit owners I know here have some aversion to neutering and/or controlling their animals. I think the fear is that if Pits are legalized in Canada, there will be the same kind of wanton, unplanned breeding of the animals that transpires here.

In this light, the request that breeders stop is given above, to my understanding, because they are likely responsible enough TO stop. I believe this is what Bloedig is driving at. And, as he notes above, there are pit rescues in Canada already. However, I'm not sure if those exist due to overpopulation or due to the legal situation; I'm inclined to believe it's due to their legality.

What exactly is wrong with breeding pitbulls?