More Pit Bull Bias
Delta Democrat (of course anything with Democrat in the title . . .) Times:
We applaud the legislative action taken by the Washington County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday in putting a muzzle on vagrant animals — especially pit bull dogs — who roam our communities.
It is a problem that only came to light two weeks ago, when Washington County resident Claudette Skelton told of the horrible story of her white collie-mix dog being mauled to death, reportedly by two pit bulls on her property.
“I would like these dogs barred from the face of the Earth,” Skelton said during the Jan. 5 meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
On Tuesday, Skelton remained just as adamant: “We just need something done immediately.”
We do not believe properly registered and collared animals, and the public at large for that matter, should be placed at peril, in running the risk of attack by these vicious mongrels.
On the proposed law:
We believe the new legislation sends a strong message to pet owners that their animals must be collared, leashed and licensed, and failure to comply could subject them to a misdemeanor violation and a $25 fine. Pit bull dogs also must be confined in a secured area with a roof or high enclosure of at least six feet, and cannot be allowed to roam free. And pit bull dog owners must register the animals with the Washington County Sheriff’s Department and a designated Humane Society.
I would dare say that the owner of the two pit bulls running loose that killed the collie weren’t obeying existing law when they let their dogs run loose. You really think irresponsible pet owners are going to obey this new law? Some people just shouldn’t own dogs, regardless of the breed.
