Animal Abuse Rescue

(This article was found at http://www.aspca.org/blog/obama-administration-calls-dog-breed-bans-bad-idea This is not my article! I do not take any credit for it!! This is also just my summary of it, it is not the entire article. For the whole article, more information and pictures, visit the website.)

Thursday, August 22, 2013 - 3:15pm

The ASPCA and other dog enthusiasts around the world are thrilled to hear Obama say that the BSL (Breed-Specific Legislation) breed bans are a bad idea. The article on the ASPCA's website states that several agencies agree that BSL does nothing for public safety. Banning certain dog breeds don't stop vicious dogs from attacking, it just keeps the friendly ones out of homes. Often times, pet owners of restricted breeds will "hide" their pets- limiting their outside time and vet visits- therefore, not helping much of anyone. Not only that, identifying a breed just by 'looks' is a hit-or-miss proposition, therefore making things even more confusing; especially with mixed breeds. Also, animal control officers become so busy with enforcing the BSL, that they have no concentration on the other laws that need inforced, such as the leash law, licensing laws, and other regulations. Therefore, BSL has become more of a problem than a solution.

~Personally, I'm glad Obama has stepped up and said something about it. I completely agree with him- BSL is a bad idea. It was a bad idea to begin with! I'll be happier when it's completely done-away with, of course, but it's a start. I am thrilled that something is being done about this unfair treatment towards dogs. Hope you all agree, or at least relate.