The headline of a recent Sudbury Star news report screams “Boy survives pit bull attack”. Here are the facts that are available from the news report which, of course, doesn’t mean that they’re the only facts. Dog is nine months old. Boy is five years…
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One Year Anniversary Vigil in Toronto Ontario
On Sunday, August 27, there was a one year anniversary vigil at Queen’s Park in Toronto Ontario. For those of you unfamiliar with the city, Queen’s Park is the location of the Provincial Legislature where Bill 132 was hatched and passed. Here is one attendee’s…
Ontario Ban turns ONE August 29
August 29, 2006, is the one year anniversary of Ontario’s amended Dog Owners’ Liability Act. We hope you will join us at Queen’s Park (Toronto) on Sunday, August 27, 2006 at 7:00 PM. Please see the following note for details or visit Caveat’s blog at…
Woofstock Toronto 2006
This year, Woofstock Toronto is being held in the St. Lawrence Market instead of the usual Distillery District. 40,000 dog lovers and their canine companions visit this event every year. The event is on Saturday June 10th and Sunday June 11th 2006 from 10am to…
Put your money where your (dog’s) mouth is!
The Banned Aid Coalition has been fighting the Ontario government for the past year and a half on behalf of ALL dog owners and they have been successful. Public awareness of the dangers of Bill 132 has increased dramatically, media organizations are starting to understand…
"Reason" Enough
Congratulations to Tammy with Reason, the number one OBEDIENCE American Staffordshire Terrier in Canada for the second year in a row!Click here to read why Reason is a perfect example of BSL targeting the wrong dogs and the wrong owners.
Ontario Constitutional Challenge – May 15 and 16
Press release from Clayton Ruby on May 8 announcing the dates for the constitutional challenge. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS ADVISORY What?: Constitutional Challenge to Ontario’s Pit Bull Legislation Where?: Superior Court of Justice, Toronto, Ontario When?: Monday, May 15, 2006 and Tuesday, May 16, 2006,…
Banned Aid Coalition hires Clayton Ruby
The Banned Aid Coalition has retained criminal and civil rights lawyer Clayton Ruby to challenge the Ontario legislation.Banned Aid is a coalition of five dog organizations who are working together to defeat breed specific legislation in Canada: Advocates for the Underdog American Staffordshire Terrier Club…
Ontario, Canada Bans "Pit Bulls"
As of August 29, 2005, no new “pit bulls” are allowed to be brought into Ontario, Canada, including visitors. Penalties:– mandatory death of the dog– up to $10,000 fine– up to six months in jailAs of October 28, 2005, all “pit bull” type dogs in…