Stop The Pit Bull Breed Ban - Independence, MO
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WHEREAS
Aggressive dogs are found among any breed or crossbreed;
and
Breed specific legislation and breed bans are not effective solutions to the problem of dog attacks; and
The problem of dog attacks is best dealt with through a comprehensive program of education, training and legislation encouraging responsible ownership of all breeds;
WE the undersigned petition the City Council of Independence, MO to refrain from enacting provincial animal control legislation that is breed-specific, and instead implement a comprehensive bite prevention strategy that encourages responsible ownership of all breeds.
Aggressive dogs are found among any breed or crossbreed;
and
Breed specific legislation and breed bans are not effective solutions to the problem of dog attacks; and
The problem of dog attacks is best dealt with through a comprehensive program of education, training and legislation encouraging responsible ownership of all breeds;
WE the undersigned petition the City Council of Independence, MO to refrain from enacting provincial animal control legislation that is breed-specific, and instead implement a comprehensive bite prevention strategy that encourages responsible ownership of all breeds.
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100 signatures
Goal: 100
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100.
Danny W
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Address, Zip Code (Residents of Indep.,MO only please)
1906 S. Claremont Ave Independence MO 64052
(Please refrain from derogatory remarks.)
In my family there are 2 pit bulls. If I am told that I have to separate my family because people are uneducated
99.
Deirdre C
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Address, Zip Code (Residents of Indep.,MO only please)
2021 Harvard Ave. 64052
(Please refrain from derogatory remarks.)
I am the owner of two pit bulls, and have three children. My dogs have NEVER shown any aggression whatsoever, and my children lay, ri
98.
James Mccormick
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Address, Zip Code (Residents of Indep.,MO only please)
6383 Henry
(Please refrain from derogatory remarks.)
The "Blame irresponsible owners" arguement is rediculous. Labs, Retrievers, Collies etc. don't jump fences and EAT people due to their bad owners.
96.
Zachary Bl
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Address, Zip Code (Residents of Indep.,MO only please)
1805 S. Scott Ave Independence, MO 64052
(Please refrain from derogatory remarks.)
Please get all the facts before making a hasty decision.
95.
Tired Oftheexcusesmadebypitbullo
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Address, Zip Code (Residents of Indep.,MO only please)
9474 Raft Ave.
(Please refrain from derogatory remarks.)
"Breed Specific Legislation is Ignorant and racist. Racial Profiling is wrong". ................Do you have any idea how absolutely rediculous
94.
Charitychamp Bridges
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Address, Zip Code (Residents of Indep.,MO only please)
616 w. Lexington Ave. 64050
(Please refrain from derogatory remarks.)
any dog can attack and kill. Look at the pomeraniem that mauled a 6 month old baby. I think if we are goinng to ban 1 breed we SH
93.
Andrea O
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Address, Zip Code (Residents of Indep.,MO only please)
4001 S Cedar Crest Dr. Independence, MO 64055
(Please refrain from derogatory remarks.)
No Breed Specific Legislation please!
92.
Stehanie Js
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Address, Zip Code (Residents of Indep.,MO only please)
10704 e 29 th st independence mo 64052
(Please refrain from derogatory remarks.)
no one breed should be bann its unconstitutional and against our freedom of choice!!!!!
90.
Mary L
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Address, Zip Code (Residents of Indep.,MO only please)
10712 E. 24th Street 64052
(Please refrain from derogatory remarks.)
I do understand the concern with safety and pit bulls, but rather than attempt to eradicate the breed from our area, perhaps educa
89.
Larry Case
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Address, Zip Code (Residents of Indep.,MO only please)
843746 Bardose Ave
(Please refrain from derogatory remarks.)
Today 7/28 in Florida, an elderly man was mauled by a pair of Pit Bulls while taking out his trash. A shovel wouldn't stop the attack. But
88.
David H
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Address, Zip Code (Residents of Indep.,MO only please)
15700 e independence ave
(Please refrain from derogatory remarks.)
Punish the deed, not the breed!
87.
Cara F
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Address, Zip Code (Residents of Indep.,MO only please)
16908 E 43rd St S
(Please refrain from derogatory remarks.)
People are responsible not dogs
85.
Maria M
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Address, Zip Code (Residents of Indep.,MO only please)
2400 S. Sterling Ave. 64052
(Please refrain from derogatory remarks.)
It's too easy for uninformed people to make snap decisions that affect all of us, and equally uniformed people will follow them.
84.
Becky D
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Address, Zip Code (Residents of Indep.,MO only please)
17311 East 40 Hwy 64055
(Please refrain from derogatory remarks.)
It's all about the dog, not the breed. Punish the irresponsible dog owners, not all dog owners.
82.
Ban Pitbullsstopthem
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Address, Zip Code (Residents of Indep.,MO only please)
61543 Noland
(Please refrain from derogatory remarks.)
http://www.kmbz.com/goout.asp?u=http://www.stoppitbullattacks.com/ Are all you suggesting that all these attacks were the result of bad owners?
80.
Leetice W
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Address, Zip Code (Residents of Indep.,MO only please)
64055
(Please refrain from derogatory remarks.)
Make responsible owners its not the dogs fault they aren't raised with love and kindness
79.
Sara P
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Address, Zip Code (Residents of Indep.,MO only please)
3312 S. Hocker 64055
(Please refrain from derogatory remarks.)
I don't believe dogs should be punished for the behaviors that owners teach them. Punish the people, not the animals.
76.
David B
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Address, Zip Code (Residents of Indep.,MO only please)
2112 Calumet Dr. 64057
(Please refrain from derogatory remarks.)
Don't hate the breed hate the deed!
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