The truth about HSUS and breed bans !

[reif]

Once again, I did my homework before
accusing ( hint ) Please read the following
response from HSUS ....

Dear Mr. Reif.

This is absolutely untrue. This information apparently is being passed around by dog fighters and irresponsible pit bull breeders. The HSUS never has and currently does not support breed specific legislation. Thank you for writing to get the factual side of our position on this issue.

John M. Snyder, Director of Program Management
Companion Animal Section
The Humane Society of the United States
2100 L Street NW
Washington DC 20037
301-548-7794 office
301-258-3081 fax www.hsus.org

[Fergy]

Well Reif,
Here's the response I got;

Dear Mr. Ferguson,

Thank you for writing. I am not sure of the source of your
information, but it is incorrect. The Washington DC City Council
is considering the passage of a pit bull ban. The Washington
Humane Society who provides animal control enforcement to for
the city, asked our review of the ordinance. The Humane Society
of the United States is also headquartered in Washington D.C.
There are some very good provisions in their ordinance, however
the Humane Society of the United States at this time does not
support breed specific legislation.

This proposed ordinance contains provisions to ban pit bulls
from the city limits. Because we did not condemn the entire
ordinance, it is now being reported we support breed specific
legislation.

Many cities are now considering pit bull bans. The problem has
reached epidemic proportions. Clearly pit bulls kill more humans
than all other breeds of dogs combined. Also pit bull attacks
are usually among the most serious of all dog bites. Existing
laws do not seem to be solving the problem. The public is
terrified of pit bulls, and are demanding their elected
officials do something. Hence pit bull bans.

Our recommendations on this issue, only have so much weight. We
as an agency are very concerned about where this issue is
headed. However, in closing let me assure you we do not support
breed specific legislation at this time. Sincerely,

John M. Snyder, Director of Program Management
Companion Animal Section
The Humane Society of the United States
2100 L Street NW
Washington DC 20037
301-548-7794 office
301-258-3081 fax

John M. Snyder, Director of Program Management
Companion Animal Section
The Humane Society of the United States
2100 L Street NW
Washington DC 20037
301-548-7794 office
301-258-3081 fax

Ok who's BS-ing who?

[JonandMichelle]

Well OK, As I have stated before and Im the one who started all of this....I heard it from the horses mouth so to speak. I wrote a letter telling them where I heard it and whom I heard it from.....Ummmm, I still haven't received a relpy???? Wonder why? I agree with Mike on this one....who's BS'ing who here?

[reif]

Quote-
"..Because we did not condemn the entire
ordinance, it is now being reported we support breed specific
legislation..."

SO, I would say the real question is
what part did they not condemn.
If they advocate specific requirements
for bit bull owners such as testing for
good temperment - I'm on their side !