I need a good talking to.

Lixx · 07-26-2005, 07:33 PM

Bad Lizz, very bad Lizz. Stop looking on pet finder. You adopted a dog already. You can't save them all. <----more stuff like that.

I am driving myself crazy. I can't stop thinking about all the lives that will be lost once the deadline of BSL hits. I even feel a little guilty that I chose Morpheus instead of a pit mix. (Please don't get me wrong, I would not trade him for the world, he is a perfect dog and I know he needed a home too). I keep thinking if I could just save one, then I've done my part. But this is soo unrealistic. I mean, can I really afford another dog? And the time too? I already need to take Dante and Morpheus to obediance classes, and I want to start agility. Adding another dog would be suicide right? Plus Guy would pry leave me for even mentioning it...and if he goes then I definatly can't afford it! But if I don't save one, will I feel worse once they are all gone? I mean, even if they get a 'little' less then I would like to give, would that not be better then death?

Rowan

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She is good with other dogs, cats, small animals and kids.

Doesn't she deserve a chance?

ARRGGGG, someone slap me!

veggiegirl · 07-26-2005, 07:40 PM

Lizz!

Just kidding. I totally know how you feel. I always want to save ratties that I know will become reptile food.

Thats why I have so many. And sometimes I feel bad about having so many because they don't get as much one on one attention as they would if I only had a few. But then I tell myself that its better than being snake food, right? I'm not really the person to talk to about this.

And I don't really want to slap you so I'll just throw a tomato and let someone else talk you out of it!

sugargliderns · 07-26-2005, 07:45 PM

I read an article somewhere, probably on here, are they really going to remove these dogs from peoples homes and put them to sleep? I can't fathom that!?!?!?

Lixx · 07-26-2005, 07:56 PM

At this point, no seizures here in Ont. But any PB not 'owned' will be PTS come the deadline. So all of the ones sitting in shelters will die (or be sold for 'research' *shudder*)

You are pry thinking of Denver, where they are seizing and destroying.

Mollymitten · 07-26-2005, 08:08 PM

I'm glad I'm not the only one who goes on Petfinder or the Humane Society sites "for fun". My heart breaks because I can't do anything, not even a donation or volunteer right now. If I win the lottery, though........................

bunnicula · 07-26-2005, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Lixx

At this point, no seizures here in Ont. But any PB not 'owned' will be PTS come the deadline. So all of the ones sitting in shelters will die (or be sold for 'research' *shudder*)

You are pry thinking of Denver, where they are seizing and destroying.

That's horrible. I'm afraid to say that I haven't been keeping up to date with the pitbull laws. When is the deadline? Is there anything that we can do (aside from adopt each and every pitbull)?

Lixx · 07-26-2005, 09:18 PM

http://www.cs.toronto.edu/~pmccabe/p.../index.html#do
http://www.advocatesfortheunderdog.com/

And the 'new law' info:

http://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.o...la-pubsfty.asp

notible points:

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In order for a pit bull to qualify as a "grandfathered" or restricted pit bull, it must be:

Owned by an Ontario resident on August 29, 2005., or
Born in Ontario within 90 days after August 29, 2005.

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Within 60 days of August 29, 2005 (by October 28, 2005) pit bull owners will have to have their dogs leashed and muzzled in public and comply with sterilization requirements.

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After the ban comes into effect, a person who did not own any pit bulls on August 29, 2005, will be able to acquire one restricted pit bull.
A person who owned one or more pit bulls on August 29, 2005 will be able to acquire more restricted pit bulls so long as the effect would not be to leave the person with more pit bulls than he or she owned on August 29, 2005.
Pounds and humane societies will be able to adopt out restricted pit bulls after August 29, 2005, provided that the transfer of the pit bull to a new owner would not lead to a violation of the restrictions on acquisition.

Now the first quote and the last seem to conflict with each other. I believe Oct. 28/o5 is when they all have to be adopted by. Though if you go by the first quote, then any animal acquired after Aug. is not 'grandfathered'? It is very confusing to me. The law is not my strong point.

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<H2>Municipal Pounds

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As of August 29, 2005, the definition of pound for the purposes of DOLA and the Animals for Research Act (ARA), will be "premises that are used for the detention, maintenance or disposal of dogs or cats that have been impounded pursuant to a by-law of a municipality or the Dog Owners' Liability Act, but does not include any premises, or part thereof, that are not used by any person or body of persons, including the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or any society affiliated therewith, for the detention, maintenance or disposal of dogs or cats so impounded."
Pounds will be able to keep and adopt out any number of restricted pit bulls so long as they are kept in accordance with the DOLA and any regulations.
Animal shelters and facilities that are not pounds will have the same status as any other pit bull owners. They will be able to own, acquire and, transfer restricted pit bulls in accordance with the requirements.
After the ban comes into force, only pounds and ARA registered research facilities will be legally able to own or acquire prohibited pit bulls.
Amendments to the ARA provide a system for dealing with such pit bulls including sending prohibited pit bulls (i.e., pit bulls that are not "restricted" or grandfathered) out of Ontario.

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veggiegirl · 07-26-2005, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Lixx

At this point, no seizures here in Ont. But any PB not 'owned' will be PTS come the deadline. So all of the ones sitting in shelters will die (or be sold for 'research' *shudder*)

You are pry thinking of Denver, where they are seizing and destroying.

Just awful.

SIChins · 07-26-2005, 10:38 PM

Am I reading this right? Think it will cut down on the tourism somewhat? I hope so!

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5. What if I am just passing through Ontario with my pit bull?

You will be in contravention of the law if you are found to have imported a pit bull into the province following the amendments coming into force. Your pit bull may be subject to seizure and you may be subject to a fine and/or jail time. Please note that exceptions exist for Ontario residents who are out of the province with their pit bulls for less than three months. Limited exceptions also exist for individuals coming to Ontario for purposes of participating in recognized dog shows.

Megan · 07-26-2005, 11:27 PM

All I am going to say is-- That is one sweet face-- and I wish I could have her!! I hope she finds an awesome home before the ban