FW: [petlaw] Pasadena Ca Pit bull MSN proposed.

From: pet-law@yahoogroups.com [mailto:pet-law@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Steve Pepin
Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 7:26 PM

http://www.coremg.net/newspapers.php?paper=pasadenaindependent&storyid=1747
or

http://tinyurl.com/2zhw3n

The Pasadena City Council has ordered an ordinance drafted for mandatory
spaying or neutering of pit bulls and pit bull mixes.
The local city is the latest to proceed against breeding of the pit bulls,
associated with injuries and deaths.
The city has been studying the issue since four pit bulls escaped from an
unsecured yard and attacked several people. Police shot two of the dogs.
Under state law, cities cannot ban a specific breed, but can mandate
sterilization.
According to the Pasadena Humane Society, pit bulls fill a large amount of
space at the shelter, because they are seldom adopted. Most of the dogs are
euthanized or given to pit bull rescue groups.
The new law would require spaying or neutering unless the animal is less
than eight weeks old, has lived in the city less than a month, or has a
physical reason prohibiting sterilization. Dogs are also exempted if
registered as a show dog or if the owner has applied for a permit as a
breeder. Pit bulls being bred will be allowed one litter a year.
The city will also explore sources of funding to help PHS offer spay and
neuter services for the dogs.

Steve