The Maryland legislature officially overturned the breed-specific ruling today. We are now shifting our attention to ensuring the new language applies fairly to all dog owners regardless of breed. Thank you for maintaining the pressure that made this outcome possible.
July 21, 2012
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May 2, 2012
Legal counsel is currently reviewing the language of the ruling to identify specific clauses that violate liability standards. I am drafting a formal letter to the state representatives to request a meeting on these discriminatory breed mandates.
May 2, 2012
The reach of this petition has shifted our position to a level where formal legal counsel is now reviewing the language of the current ruling. I am preparing a draft letter for the Court of Appeals to formally request a stay on these enforcement measures. Expect details on the legal briefing schedule by the end of the week.
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May 2, 2012
6 Comments
Fix the owners not the dogs. Pits are great family dogs if you actually treat them right.
My boy is a rescue and he is the sweetest dog I have ever owned. This law is unfair and needs to go away.
Ridiculous. Any dog can bite if they are scared or provoked. Stop picking on one breed it makes zero sense.
total bs. my pit is the biggest baby ever and wouldnt hurt a fly. blaming a whole breed is just lazy.
Dumb ruling. If my dog bites someone he is at fault just like a golden retriever would be. Laws should apply to everyone equally.
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The Maryland legislature officially overturned the breed-specific ruling today. We are now shifting our attention to ensuring the new language applies fairly to all dog owners regardless of breed. Thank you for maintaining the pressure that made this outcome possible.
July 21, 2012
Final supporters
Updates
May 2, 2012
Legal counsel is currently reviewing the language of the ruling to identify specific clauses that violate liability standards. I am drafting a formal letter to the state representatives to request a meeting on these discriminatory breed mandates.
May 2, 2012
The reach of this petition has shifted our position to a level where formal legal counsel is now reviewing the language of the current ruling. I am preparing a draft letter for the Court of Appeals to formally request a stay on these enforcement measures. Expect details on the legal briefing schedule by the end of the week.
Reached 100 supporters
May 2, 2012
6 Comments
im so tired of this breed discrimination. my neighbor has a lab that is way more aggressive than my pit. this is just wrong.
Fix the owners not the dogs. Pits are great family dogs if you actually treat them right.
My boy is a rescue and he is the sweetest dog I have ever owned. This law is unfair and needs to go away.
Ridiculous. Any dog can bite if they are scared or provoked. Stop picking on one breed it makes zero sense.
total bs. my pit is the biggest baby ever and wouldnt hurt a fly. blaming a whole breed is just lazy.
Dumb ruling. If my dog bites someone he is at fault just like a golden retriever would be. Laws should apply to everyone equally.
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im so tired of this breed discrimination. my neighbor has a lab that is way more aggressive than my pit. this is just wrong.