If Ohioans Don't Speak Up, They May Lose Pit Bulls Entirely
 Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

Some cities in Ohio - like Parma and Garfield Heights, for example - have already lost their right to own pit bulls and similar mixed breeds in Ohio, after the city councils passed Breed Specific Legislation (BSL).  Now, every city in Ohio may stand to lose ownership rights to own these pups of England ancestry...unless Ohioans speak up and say otherwise.

Ohio Representative Tyrone Yates, a 54 year old Democratic member of the Ohio House of Representatives (33rd District, Cincinnati) introduced House Bill 568 yesterday.  The Bill, if passed, would prohibit the ownership of pit bulls to all residents of the State of Ohio, and would require all owners to surrender their pit bulls within 90 days of the effective date of the proposed law.

The Bill further legislates that all pit bulls would be euthanized by dog wardens within 10 days of their surrender.  Those who do not surrender their pets would be subject to a search, and seizure of the animal(s).

Ohio already has strict laws with regard to pit bull ownership, requiring all owners to carry at least $100,000 of liability insurance.


It is very important to voice your opinion on this issue, whether verbally or in writing/e-mail, as this Bill could pass without opponents.

Contact your House representative immediately and advise your opinion of Bill 568.

Talking points on this issue may be found at AnimalLawCoalition.com; further info and updates on dog laws in Ohio may be found at CanineAdvocatesofOhio.org .

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