BSL rears its' ugly head. Again!
Please read the email below from American Humane and contact your local state representatives. We must not allow this to go any further.
Keep Breed-Specific Legislation Out of Florida
Many states, counties and municipal governments are turning to legislation targeting specific breeds as an answer to dog attacks. With Senate Bill 1276 and House Bill 543, which would eliminate the prohibition of breed-specific legislation for local governments, Florida is now considering such legislation.
While supporters of this type of provision -- commonly called breed-specific legislation -- argue that the only way to reduce dog bites is to eradicate “dangerous breeds” from the community, there is little evidence that breed-specific legislation works.
It is not specific breeds that are dangerous, but specific situations that create dangerous dogs. All dogs can attack, regardless of their size or breed. Furthermore, many cities have repealed their breed-specific legislation due to enforcement costs, which can be prohibitively high.
To be effective in preventing dog bites, laws must address dangerous behavior, not so-called dangerous breeds!
The state of Florida has recognized this reality, which is why there is currently a prohibition on breed-specific legislation for local governments. Don’t let Florida slide backwards by allowing SB 1276 and HB 543 to pass!
SB 1276 has been scheduled for a committee hearing on Thursday, March 4, so please act fast and contact your representative today.
Learn more about why breed-specific legislation is ineffective, and ask your representative to oppose SB 1276/HB 543!
Help keep breed-specific legislation out of Florida
Make a difference today. https://secure2.convio.net/aha/site/Advocacy?pagename=homepage&page=UserAction&id=729&autologin=true&JServSessionIdr004=ym3t2xs6s3.app20a
Help raise awareness about this important legislation
Forward this message to a friend in Florida
Keep Breed-Specific Legislation Out of Florida
Many states, counties and municipal governments are turning to legislation targeting specific breeds as an answer to dog attacks. With Senate Bill 1276 and House Bill 543, which would eliminate the prohibition of breed-specific legislation for local governments, Florida is now considering such legislation.
While supporters of this type of provision -- commonly called breed-specific legislation -- argue that the only way to reduce dog bites is to eradicate “dangerous breeds” from the community, there is little evidence that breed-specific legislation works.
It is not specific breeds that are dangerous, but specific situations that create dangerous dogs. All dogs can attack, regardless of their size or breed. Furthermore, many cities have repealed their breed-specific legislation due to enforcement costs, which can be prohibitively high.
To be effective in preventing dog bites, laws must address dangerous behavior, not so-called dangerous breeds!
The state of Florida has recognized this reality, which is why there is currently a prohibition on breed-specific legislation for local governments. Don’t let Florida slide backwards by allowing SB 1276 and HB 543 to pass!
SB 1276 has been scheduled for a committee hearing on Thursday, March 4, so please act fast and contact your representative today.
Learn more about why breed-specific legislation is ineffective, and ask your representative to oppose SB 1276/HB 543!
Help keep breed-specific legislation out of Florida
Make a difference today. https://secure2.convio.net/aha/site/Advocacy?pagename=homepage&page=UserAction&id=729&autologin=true&JServSessionIdr004=ym3t2xs6s3.app20a
Help raise awareness about this important legislation
Forward this message to a friend in Florida
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