Alert Montana Bill to Ban and Euthanize some Terriers

[mjsmittyjr]

The American Kennel Club’s Government Relations Department is expecting legislation in Montana that will seek to prohibit the ownership, harboring, or keeping of dogs described as "pit bulls." The legislation defines "pit bulls" to include Staffordshire Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, and "any dog that has the physical characteristics that substantially conform to the standards established for those breeds by the American Kennel Club." If the bill is passed and signed into law, all such dogs would be seized and euthanized. The AKC vehemently opposes breed-specific legislation and encourages all concerned dog owners in Montana to contact their elected representatives and express their strong opposition to this draconian yet hard-to-enforce legislation.

The American Kennel Club supports reasonable, enforceable, non-discriminatory laws to govern the ownership of dogs. We support laws that: establish a fair process by which specific dogs are identified as "dangerous" based on stated, measurable actions; impose appropriate penalties on irresponsible owners; and establish a well-defined method for dealing with dogs proven to be dangerous. The American Kennel Club strongly opposes any legislation that determines a dog to be "dangerous" based on specific breeds or phenotypic classes of dogs.
American Kennel Club - Alert - Montana Bill Will Seek to Ban and Euthanize Some Terriers!

[JonandMichelle]

I saw this the other day, and it makes me very sad. I am trying to fight a little town here in MO, who wants to ban FIVE breeds next week....UGGGH

Just when I thought things were slowing down Jon and I were thinking about taking a vacation to MT this summer (I've always wanted to go), and now my ethics may get in the way