http://www.kptv.com/politics/18832622/detail.html#-
"PORTLAND, Ore. -- Oregon lawmakers will soon consider a bill that would ban pit bulls in Oregon.
Legislators proposed the bill after a number of recent pit bull attacks. However, the proposed bill has led some pit bull owners to claim they're being targeted unfairly because of irresponsible dog owners.
In the United States, many cities and counties -- from San Francisco to Sioux City -- have already passed pit bull bans. Many Oregonians said pit bulls are too risky to people and other pets.
"I just don't trust them and anytime I see them, I go running for cover," said Michelle Baker, who lives in
Hillsboro.
The proposed law would declare pit bulls dangerous and make owning them in Oregon a crime with punishment of jail time and hefty fines. The state could also mandate that pit bulls be euthanized.
Natalie Buck, who breeds and raises pit bulls at her home in Tigard, had six pit bull puppies for sale Sunday. She said dog owners remain a greater problem than the breed itself.
"Granted, they could hurt somebody -- that's always a potential with any dog," Buck said. "But I'm responsible about them -- keeping them in the yard."
While the pit bulls appeared loving with Buck around, she acknowledges the dogs can do more harm than other breeds when she's not there.
"One bite from a pit bull versus one bite from a Chihuahua or an Australian shepherd -- the pit bull's bite could potentially be more dangerous," Buck said. "They just have more muscle, more strength in that one bite."
The draft bill adds a grandfather cause for those who already own pit bulls; however, those pit bull owners would be required to buy a permit and would have to spay and neuter the dogs."
I think this is total bullshit. They should forbid people keeping dogs on chains big enough to pull an 18wheeler out of a mud hole.
"PORTLAND, Ore. -- Oregon lawmakers will soon consider a bill that would ban pit bulls in Oregon.
Legislators proposed the bill after a number of recent pit bull attacks. However, the proposed bill has led some pit bull owners to claim they're being targeted unfairly because of irresponsible dog owners.
In the United States, many cities and counties -- from San Francisco to Sioux City -- have already passed pit bull bans. Many Oregonians said pit bulls are too risky to people and other pets.
"I just don't trust them and anytime I see them, I go running for cover," said Michelle Baker, who lives in
Hillsboro.
The proposed law would declare pit bulls dangerous and make owning them in Oregon a crime with punishment of jail time and hefty fines. The state could also mandate that pit bulls be euthanized.
Natalie Buck, who breeds and raises pit bulls at her home in Tigard, had six pit bull puppies for sale Sunday. She said dog owners remain a greater problem than the breed itself.
"Granted, they could hurt somebody -- that's always a potential with any dog," Buck said. "But I'm responsible about them -- keeping them in the yard."
While the pit bulls appeared loving with Buck around, she acknowledges the dogs can do more harm than other breeds when she's not there.
"One bite from a pit bull versus one bite from a Chihuahua or an Australian shepherd -- the pit bull's bite could potentially be more dangerous," Buck said. "They just have more muscle, more strength in that one bite."
The draft bill adds a grandfather cause for those who already own pit bulls; however, those pit bull owners would be required to buy a permit and would have to spay and neuter the dogs."
I think this is total bullshit. They should forbid people keeping dogs on chains big enough to pull an 18wheeler out of a mud hole.
