From the News-Leader: “The Board of Trustees of Merriam Woods is expected to vote Tuesday night on an ordinance banning pit bull dogs inside the boundaries of Merriam Woods. The ordinance, which is based on Springfields ordinance, focuses on responsible pet ownership more than prohibiting the breed. The law, which comes on the heels of…

From ItemLive.com: “[Lynn] City Council President Timothy Phelan said last week’s brutal dog attack has stirred up a range of emotions and has resurrected the debate on a possible pit bull ban in Lynn. On Oct. 17, Shoemaker School teacher Julie Potter was mauled by a mixed breed pit bull on Lynnfield Street while out…

From the South Missourian News: “An old issue was brought to the forefront of discussion at the regular meeting of the Salem City Council Oct. 25 “ dogs. The council decided to review other communities dog ordinances to see what revisions could be made to improve Salems own law. They discussed the possibility of outlawing…

From the Times-Republican: “…plans for the city council to talk about restricting pit bulls within Marshalltown have been weeks in the making, but the actual discussion will arrive Monday, days after a pit bull attack downtown. The council in February discussed and passed an ordinance lifting a previous law that automatically declared some breeds, including…

From KTIV Channel 4 News: “…After a six year old boy was mauled by three pit bulls last month, officials want to toughen up it’s pet policy. …Right now, the city takes action after a dog has bitten, or attempted to bite, someone. City Administrator Lance Hedquist decides if the owner will have to cage…

From the Leesville Daily Leader: The Town of New Llano is pursuing Breed Selective Legislation in an ordinance introduced at Tuesday’s town council meeting. The ordinance will allow the Town of New Llano to regulate and control the keeping of animals of vicious breeds within the corporate limits of New Llano, requirements for keeping animals…

From the Muskegon Chronicle: “During Monday’s council work session, council members could not agree on banning certain breeds such as pit bulls, and whether owners walking their pets should have a specific length of leash. But in light of increased concerns from citizens, such as the safety of children who live or play near aggressive…

LEGISLATIVE ALERT: Jackson County “ Potentially Dangerous Breeds Jackson County NC has drafted an animal control ordinance. A public meeting was held Monday, September 17th for comments.

From WTVY News 4 in Alabama: “…The Geneva City Council may follow a national trend of municipalities adopting a special pit bull ordinance.

Florida House Bill 101 states: “An act relating to dangerous dogs; amending s. 767.14, F.S.; eliminating the prohibition of breed-specific local government regulation of dangerous dogs…” Please write or call Rep. Thurston and politely inform him that breed bans don’t work (just ask Miami-Dade County). If you live in Florida please contact your representative and…