| It's already assumned that someone with more than 3 pit bulls is involved in fighting. Dog fighting is already a felony in all 50 states and I'm nearly positive that in my state you can be arrested for having fighting paraphanelia.
My dogs ate my breaking stick and I haven't bought a treadmill nor set up a springpole, but I do subscribe to a fighting magazine and I own practically every book written pertaining to fighting dogs.
Since I have 7 dogs, all rescued, would I be arrested? Probably not because I know people in law enforcement, veterinarians and shelter personnel that can vouch for me but what of the person who simply loves the breed and uses the treadmill to get their dogs in shape for shows and has a breaking stick in case there's an accidental fight?
Maybe if someone has dogs with extreme scarring that they know to be involved in fighting this legislation can be used rather than scheduling a raid at a dogfight, where many other illegal activities occur.
I am torn because I have been the subject of investigations for no other reason than I choose to own pit bulls. I have had neighbors make false accusations.
Due to the current environment, I fear that any excuse to harass dog owners and remove breeds that are misunderstood and disliked, will be abused by those with power and a possible agenda.  |