WARNING! The following links contain pictures of dead dogs, dogs that have died as a direct result of Denver’s ban on “pit bulls”.

Neguac, New Brunswick (Canada), has passed a bylaw banning “pit bulls”. The town has NOT included a grandfather clause, which means that all existing dogs that fall under their definition must leave the town immediately or be confiscated.

The former mayor of Paradise Newfoundland found out the hard way yesterday that not only do dog owners vote, they don’t forget.

This video is one of the funniest things I’ve seen in a while (well, at least the first four minutes).

Yesterday, I went to Nanaimo BC to attend a seminar by Bill Bruce, manager of Bylaw Services for Calgary Alberta. Putting it bluntly, Calgary has the best run Animal Services department in North America. Here’s a quick overview.

The city of Sarnia has issued a press release saying that the three dogs from my earlier story are going to be released to their owners. Great news!

UPDATE Sept 21 2009: All three dogs have been determined to not be “pit bulls” and have been released to their owners.

ORIGINAL STORY September 19 2009: The Dog Legislation Council has been dealing with an issue that, up until yesterday, was kept under the radar in the hopes that things could be worked out amicably between the dogs’ owners and Sarnia Animal Control. Since the story hit the local newspaper yesterday, September 18, I feel it’s necessary to let everyone know what’s going on.

Congratulations to Nackawic town council for listening to your dog owners! There are plenty of other places in this country that could learn a thing or two from you.

One of Nackawic’s local doctors, Dr. Maryann Bramstrup, is standing up for her dog and her rights as a responsible dog owner. Facebook users, click “View Original Post” after opening the note.

Here’s another article about Nackawic and their anti-pit bull anti-Rottweiler anti-mixed breed bylaw. Facebook users, click “View Original Post” after opening the note.