Ban a Pit bull, Save a Life: Why the Ontario Ban against Pit bull Terri

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The legislation prevented people from acquiring a n umber of breeds of dogs that would be classified as pit copper colors. In addition, Ontario residents who already owned a pit bull terrier prior to the ban were necessitate to neuter and muzzle their animals. Such policies against this breed of animal are not unprecedented. In fact, similar laws are already in canment in Britain, France and Germany. In Canada, Winnipeg has had a ban against pit bull terriers in place for 20 years (Ontario passes ban on pit bulls, 2005). Ontario and other regions flip im regulated these sanctions because the evidence clearly indicates that pit bull terriers pose a much higher than average risk to people.Pit bull terriers have a long track record of attacks against people and animals. A 1987 hit the books of a particularly savage attack against a fry was record by four doctors in the hopes... ... An Analysis of the Pit bull Terrier Controversy. Anthrozoos, 2-8.Raghavan, M. (2008). bootleg dog attacks in Canada, 19902007. The Canadian Verteri nary Journal, 577 581.Ruryk, Z. (2008, March 2). One threaten species notwithstanding pit bull attacks are down. Retrieved April 20, 2011, from Toronto Sunhttp//www.torontosun.com/News/TorontoAndGTA/2008/03/02/4887415-sun.htmlSmith, C. (2009, April 9). Media reportage of Surrey pit bull attack prompts protest by Vancouver pit bull owners. Retrieved April 20, 2011, from Straight.com http//www.straight.com/article- 213929/media-coverage-surrey-pit-bull-attack-prompts-protest-vancouver-pit-bull-ownersVancouver Sun. (2007, February 6). Kids cries woke florists chrysanthemum of boy, 3, killed by dogs bites. Retrieved April 20, 2011, from Canada.comhttp//www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/story.html?id=a79e501c-14a2-4964-aa02- f9a5ab25d2a5 Ban a Pit bull, ease a Life Why the Ontario Ban against Pit bull TerriMom Mom The dogs got Cody. The dogs got Cody (Vancouver Sun, 2007). Just a few days after Christmas in 2004, these are the cries that awoke Sheri Fontaine. Fontaine r aced from her bed into the living room to find her three-year old son, Cody Fontaine, savaged by the dogs that were staying temporarily in her house. Tragically, young Cody did not survive the attack. A young life taken, a mothers life ruined. Sadly, this story is not as uncommon as one of violence against people, they exhibit highly stubborn characteristics that make them difficult to control, and such bans have proven to be extremely effective.In 2005, the Ontario Liberal government passed The Dog Owners Liability Act a ban against pit bull terriers in the province. After the bill passed, Attorney General Michael Bryant said, Mark my words, Ontario will be safer (Ontario passes ban on pit bulls, 2005). The legislation prevented people from acquiring a number of breeds of dogs that would be classified as pit bulls. In addition, Ontario residents who already owned a pit bull terrier prior to the ban were required to neuter and muzzle their animals. Such policies against this breed o f animal are not unprecedented. In fact, similar laws are already in place in Britain, France and Germany. In Canada, Winnipeg has had a ban against pit bull terriers in place for 20 years (Ontario passes ban on pit bulls, 2005). Ontario and other regions have imposed these sanctions because the evidence clearly indicates that pit bull terriers pose a much higher than average risk to people.Pit bull terriers have a long track record of attacks against people and animals. A 1987 study of a particularly savage attack against a child was documented by four doctors in the hopes... ... An Analysis of the Pit bull Terrier Controversy. Anthrozoos, 2-8.Raghavan, M. (2008). Fatal dog attacks in Canada, 19902007. The Canadian Verterinary Journal, 577 581.Ruryk, Z. (2008, March 2). One endangered species But pit bull attacks are down. Retrieved April 20, 2011, from Toronto Sunhttp//www.torontosun.com/News/TorontoAndGTA/2008/03/02/4887415-sun.htmlSmith, C. (2009, April 9). Media coverage of Su rrey pit bull attack prompts protest by Vancouver pit bull owners. Retrieved April 20, 2011, from Straight.com http//www.straight.com/article- 213929/media-coverage-surrey-pit-bull-attack-prompts-protest-vancouver-pit-bull-ownersVancouver Sun. (2007, February 6). Kids cries woke mom of boy, 3, killed by dogs bites. Retrieved April 20, 2011, from Canada.comhttp//www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/story.html?id=a79e501c-14a2-4964-aa02- f9a5ab25d2a5