The Commercial Appeal (Memphis, Tenn.)
Sunday, April 6, 2014
(Published in print: Sunday, April 6, 2014)
(Published in print: Sunday, April 6, 2014)
Attitudes have softened considerably as animal activists and television shows like Animal Planet’s Pit Bulls and Parolees cast the dogs in a more positive light. And it illustrates the power and persistence of dog-advocacy groups that have worked to fend off pit bull restrictions.
“Lawmakers are realizing that targeting dogs based on their breed or what they look like is not a solution to dealing with dangerous dogs,” said Lisa Peterson, a spokeswoman for the American Kennel Club.
Seventeen states now have laws that prohibit communities from adopting breed-specific bans. Lawmakers in six more states are considering similar measures, and some cities are reviewing local policies that classify pit bulls as dangerous animals.
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