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In 2012, the Maryland Court of Appeals ruled that pit bulls are “inherently dangerous” and imposed a new strict liability standard on landlords who knew or had reason to know that a tenant had a pit bull on the premises.[1] This decision was catastrophic, particularly to renters whose family dogs happen to be pit bull […]
We all know that a pit bull smile is completely irresistible, but now the whole world gets to see what we’ve been talking about! The United Nations has chosen a pit bull to be the face of world happiness for International Happiness Day on March 20th. Macy is a four-year-old pit bull terrier dog whose […]
Just over one year ago, on January 31, 2013, the Toledo Police Department discovered a group of dogs chained and caged in a vacant house on South Fearing Boulevard. These dogs would come to be known as “The Fearing Six” and are the first victims of dog fighting in Ohio to be considered just that: […]
“… instead of punishing innocent dogs for resembling a specific breed, communities should concentrate on holding reckless owners accountable and responsible. The simple truth is that breed discrimination doesn’t work.” – Ledy VanKavage, Senior Legislative Attorney for Best Friends Animal Society America has spoken! In a new national survey commissioned by Best Friends Animal Society, […]
Currently, Maryland is the only state in the country with a statewide breed discriminatory policy. In 2012, the Maryland Court of Appeals ruled that “pit bulls” are “inherently dangerous” and imposed a new strict liability standard on landlords who knew or had reason to know that a tenant has a pit bull on the premises.[1] […]
By Humane Society for Hamilton County Princess has spent most of her life with us at the Humane Society for Hamilton County. She arrived as a lost puppy in August 2007, and she stole everyone’s heart. Just 10 weeks old at the time, her puppy breath was intoxicating! She got adopted almost immediately; I mean […]