kim wrote on Sep 30, 2008 1:04 PM:
" I think you all are wrong who oppose the breed I own four pits and have four kids each kids picked their pup have raised it in accordance with 4h guidelines and have shown them in obediance classes. they have not bitten anyone my 5 year old male dog is a therepy dog they have been attacked at dog parks by other dogs and owners who were not right. I have no problem with my dogs they dont act aggressive even when taunted and i am not home. My mom who is 60 walked my pit down the street and he stayed at heel the whole time with a flat collar on and there were dogs barking all around him. this is a loyal breed and I would put my life on the line for my pack just as they would me. they protect what they think is thiers mine will get in front of my kids and sit if they see someone they don't know but once introduced they are wiggle butts.PUNISH THE DEED NOT THE BREED!!!!!! "
Kayla wrote on Aug 31, 2008 10:11 AM:
" Doesn't amendment 14 mean anything any more? What we don't go by the Constitution any more. Like in my government class the other day are teacher had stated that our country isn't going by the constitution really any more. Like with the war with the war with the Iraq, it did not go through the congress the president said lets go and thats what happened. If this breed is so bad then why did a couple of our presidents own them, and don't tell me they weren't aggressive then, any breed can attack. Like when I was walking up the street 4 Chihuahuas came running after me and bit me and grabbed my pants leg. i know there small dogs but they can be just aggressive so are we going to ban them to. This country is getting worse everyday because of the stupid of the people. Talk about disunion I thought we were supposed to form a more perfect union. "
Brian K Beckett wrote on Jun 27, 2008 10:06 PM:
" The second reading of the ordinance has been rescheduled for the 2nd of July at noon. The meeting mentioned in the paper for the 10th has been cancled.
And to the comment about "National News" All I got to say is do some actual research go to the center for diease Control and prevention which did a study and dont be a "MEDIEIT". "
EAY wrote on Jun 25, 2008 12:41 AM:
" I am in favor of banning pit bulls in the entire United States of America. This is in the hope of saving one person from these wild animals. It IS the breed.The ellderly or the children are their usual victims.Does anybody every read the national news?
Check out the people that own these monsters.....I stay away from them also.
There is a reason most home insurance companies have higher rates for people with these dogs.It's the risks! "
Mary wrote on Jun 24, 2008 11:36 PM:
" I think the ban on pit bulls is stupid. Pit bulls, like any other dog, can be trained to be mean, or they can be trained to be loving family pets. It is the owners fault if their dog attacks, bites, or runs/chases someone, the owner should be punished for that act, not the dog it's self. I have owned many pit bulls, and before I met my husband I was scared to death of them, but after you own one, you will understand that it's not the breed of dog, it's the breed of their owners. If you have a stupid owner, you will have a stupid dog. I agree with the discriminating comment about mostly "colored people" and "drug dealers" being the owners of pit bulls. I am a white, upstanding citizen who has never broken the law, yet I would own a pit bull over a Chihuahua any day. I was attacked by a chow when I was young, yet I have never heard of a ban on them. It's just because it's the name pit bull, that you are banning them. I agree with Mr. Beckett...lets come up with other solutions of how to get this problem under control, and still allow loyal pit bull lovers the freedom to own whatever type of dog they prefer. In many cases, the pit bulls that do attack, are usually the ones who are being abused, neglected, and all around being treated unfairly, why not do something to those owners? I watch these animal cop shows on Animal Planet, and they actually do something about animal cruelty, yet we do nothing. If there was a starving, half beaten pit bull laying on the side of the road, instead of trying to get it some help, the "officer's" and "dog warden" would rather shoot/destroy that dog then to peruse a cruelty investigation. I have a 4 year old niece, and I would rather her be around my pit bulls, then any other type of dog. ANY DOG CAN BITE, it just depends on how they are raised, treated, and trained. But mostly it depends on who their owners are. "
Nancy wrote on Jun 24, 2008 9:33 PM:
" Ban-ban-they are a mean dog,,,,we had one from a pet,,one day he turned on my two year old,,face is all tore up. "
Edie wrote on Jun 23, 2008 4:50 PM:
" WOW, isn't this discrimination!!?? Nazi Germany canine style. Any person who knows animals knows it is NOT the breeds fault. What next, Doberman's, HEY what about St. Bernard's too because of the movie Cujo?? Uhoh, what about Rottweilers because one was shown in the movie the Exorcist as a devil dog??
Sound stupid?? It's as ignorant as banning pit bulls in Maysville!!! GET A GRIP PEOPLE! "
Brian K Beckett wrote on Jun 23, 2008 11:15 AM:
" In reference to the comment about a president owning an American Pitt Bull Terrier there are at least two. Woodrow Wilson and Theodore Roosevelt. I suggest people do some research. Educate yourself. The media is not a historical facts.
Pit Bull bans only promote the breed to the wrong type of owner. In fact they only promote animal cruelty. "
Brian K Beckett wrote on Jun 21, 2008 6:45 PM:
" Anyone wanting to stop this ordinance and find a fare effective ordinance that will really help the citizens of Maysville I urge you to contact me. I have been doing research on this subject and the actual problem in Maysville. I think I have found an alternitive solution but need input from others.
Please contact me by e mail
bbeckett@lewisburgvfd.com "
thinking back wrote on Jun 21, 2008 8:55 AM:
" I think if we look back their was a president that had a pit bull dog in the whitehouse.... "
HUMAN ORDINANCE wrote on Jun 20, 2008 11:24 PM:
" PUT A BAN ON THE STUPID HUMANS WHO FIGHT AND TORTURE AND MAKE THE PITS MEAN AND HATEFUL. HOW WOULD YOU FEEL IF YOU WERE FED GUNPOWDER, TORTURED, ABUSED AND ALL OTHER HORRIFIC THINGS DONE TO YOU AS THEY DO TO THE PIT BULL DOGS? THE DOGS ARE THE HELPLESS ONES IN ALL OF THIS AND I AGREE WITH SO MANY OF THE OTHER COMMENTS, DO SOMETHING WITH THE OWNERS, NOT THE INNOCENT DOGS. "
danny wrote on Jun 20, 2008 9:17 AM:
" Looking at David's comment makes me sick. I respect your freedom to walk about and not have to worry about being harrassed by any breed of dog or human for that matter. But your comment implies that drug dealers are the only people who own these breeds. I had one and I have never sold dope. I have friends that have owned them and never sold dope. Your thinking is in line with the thoughts of the city commision and that's why these dogs are being banned. They are not being banned because the commission believes this is a bad breed of dog in general, they are banning them because they associate this breed with people of color and the poor - who unfortunately - have historically been stereotyped as drug dealers, thugs and dope fiends and that is Damned Wrong!! "
Caring Citizen wrote on Jun 19, 2008 10:23 AM:
" Everybody needs to come out and give support at the July 10 meeting and hopefully we all can come to some type of compromise because this is a bunch of BS. What I don't understand about the story is the guy said he walked past the dog the first time and then on the way back he attacked him. But knowing how pit bulls act he had to do something to provoke the dog because if he was friendly to him when he went by that brings up the question what did the guy do to provoke the dog on the way back through. SO I SAY EVERYONE THAT WANTS TO HELP FIGHT AGAINST THIS ORIDANCE WE ALL NEED TO BE AT THE MEETING WHICH IS JULY 10 at 5:15 p.m SO PLEASE EVERYONE COME OUT AND SHOW SUPPORT "
Good for you wrote on Jun 19, 2008 8:10 AM:
" Good for you Andy! I agree! "
Luckey of KY wrote on Jun 19, 2008 5:38 AM:
" I have Raised pit bull dogs for years pits are one of the smartest dogs in the world they can be trained to do anything They are a kind dog if let grow up that way. the do gooders should-pick up all pit owners and check them out. but don't ban a dog for the crime the owner should be tried for "
Some one important wrote on Jun 18, 2008 8:59 PM:
" I am sick with this. I love pit bulls and will do everything that I can to prevent the ban. If you want to want to stop the violence, don't sell or allow adoption to low class individuals who use the dogs for fighting. Do a background check on people!!! We can't keep those individuals from having children, but we can prevent them from owning a pet, and we should! "
Andy wrote on Jun 18, 2008 4:31 PM:
" This was a BOXER-PIT mix, and is being considered a straight PIT? How does that make sense? Too much hype and not alot of sense is going into BSL and pit bulls (which is a generic term and is being applied to many non-"pit bull" type dogs) are taking the brunt of it. Maybe pit bulls being the #1 bred dog in the US is conributing to their overpopulation, which is making it seem like they're biting people constantly. Which is a lie. Stop blaming the wrong end of the leash and approach this intelligently!!! "
David wrote on Jun 18, 2008 1:41 PM:
" "So much for Liberty Freedom and justice..."
MY freedom to walk the neighborhood safely without getting eaten alive by a pit bull trumps any drug dealer's choice of a canine aligator for a pet. "
Not worth banning wrote on Jun 18, 2008 1:39 PM:
" The breed isn't the problem it is owners that are the problem....can you ban guns while you are at it? They kill more people than dogs! Also, any dog can bite...what about rotweilers and boxers..... "
mary Sims wrote on Jun 18, 2008 1:23 PM:
" this is sad when it comes to the point that a certain breed has to be band because pet owners can't or won't take responsabilty of there aminals. June 28,2006 I was living in Ripley, Ohio,I had a 15lb. dog in it's own yard that was attacked by a neighbors pit bull, not only was the neighbors dog loose it come into my HOUSE after my dog, the attack started out side, when I got my dog loose and in the house the pitbull come in after us. There was no way to stop this dog. When the Ripley Police got there the pitbull went after the officer, the dog had to be shot 4 time before it stopped. My little dog died in route to the vet. The owner of the pitbull was fined $16.oo for not having dog tags. I really don't feel that it is the Breed, I feel it is the way they are raised and cared for. I think GOD every day that it was my Dog and not my grandson the pitbull got. Good luck to all those who have irresponsable pet owners close by. "
Hard to enforce wrote on Jun 18, 2008 12:34 PM:
" You can ban something like say, tigers because your average housecat can't breed with them and they are easily recognizable. But with a pit bull - any dog could be a pit mix and most people wouldn't know it at first glance. Are they going to ban only pure breds or dogs that just look like pit bulls? How do you know a dog is one? What about rott weilers or dobermans?
And I'm sorry, but I don't think meaness can be bred in. It is how the dog is treated. I think any animal can become aggressive if startled or reminded of past abuses. "
fear wrote on Jun 18, 2008 10:25 AM:
" those horrible dogs are bread to fight and kill. they are born with the hate in their blood. even the sweetest kindest dog can snap anytime anywhere and it could be a child having their throat tore out. ban the dogs..... "
voice wrote on Jun 18, 2008 9:47 AM:
" The pit bull breed needs to be terminated. All they are good for is biting and mauling people and other dogs "
Brian K Beckett wrote on Jun 17, 2008 11:00 PM:
" So much for Liberty Freedom and justice "
Concerned grandparent wrote on Jun 17, 2008 8:24 PM:
" This happened next to where my grandchildren live, it is not even safe for them to play in their yard. "
just someone wrote on Jun 17, 2008 8:18 PM:
" I agree 100% on the ban of pit bulls,not only in town but in the counrty to.I live in lewis county,in the country,and we have neighbors all around,the next door neighbor has 3 dogs one being a pit bull,and here recently have been letting it run around,i can't even let my little girl go out and play.I was on the way to check my mail,and here came the pit bull running towards me,and i had to take off runne,while the neighbors just stood outside and done nothen about it.Besides that i don't really care to step outside and see a big pile of dog poo in my yard.If you have dogs they should be tied up,no matter what kind they are,or in a fenced area.And also could someone tell me if people who live in the counrty in lewis county has to keep their pit bulls tied up? "
they are killers wrote on Jun 17, 2008 8:12 PM:
" I know he was so sweet, these dogs kill, the bottom line is if you dont know the whole blood line of the dog then you are a fool for having it, the bottom line is if ANYWHERE in its blood line its been a fighter/killer then it can happer again at any time an these are the facts, "
This is crazy wrote on Jun 17, 2008 7:16 PM:
" All they are doing here is stopping responsible owners from taking care of their dogs. The criminals will still have them!
Instead of breed specific legislation they need to require all owners within city limits to carry insurance on their dogs. That would suit well with responsible owners and make the bad ones move out!
This is wrong! People go to the next council meeting and voice your opinions! Get a petition going! Make your elected officials worry about your vote! "
Pibble wrote on Jun 17, 2008 6:56 PM:
" Are you aware that the Netherlands just lifted a 15 yr ban on "Pit Bulls" because it didn`t reduce bites?
Not a single Animal Organization supports BSL.
http://www.animalfarmfoundation.org/topic.php?id=5&topic=17
If this so called "attack" is the flash point and this dog is part Boxer,why aren`t you banning Boxers?
Or is some "expert" sure that it was the "Pit Bull" part that bit?
Kentucky Stats
http://www.nationalcanineresearchcouncil.com/KentuckyStats.asp
[quote]Over the past 43 years (1965 - 2007) there have been 14 fatal dog attacks in Kentucky, or approximately one (1) fatality every 3 years.
At least ten (10) different breeds/types of dogs have been identified as participating in a fatal attack in Kentucky.[/quote]
[quote]Furthermore, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:
In 2005, twenty-nine (29) Kentucky children died as the result of maltreatment (abuse or neglect).
In a SINGLE YEAR, 2005, nearly THREE TIMES as many Kentucky children died from maltreatment (abuse or neglect) than the TOTAL from ALL dog attacks in Kentucky over the past 43 years. [/quote]
I think perhaps you should start with banning some Parent/Caretakers! "
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