Here is an excellent article by Sara Enos, detailing the various jurisdictions that have encountered difficulty with breed-specific legislation. Facebook users, click “View Original Post” after opening the note.

Nackawic, a small New Brunswick town, says they are listening to residents’ objections and that they will consider undoing the breed-specific portion of their bylaw. I’m not holding my breath, but let’s see what happens.

Thanks to Antonia for pointing me to this Toronto Star story which I consider to be much fairer and more accurate than the others.

More stories about Ginger’s fight.

Unfortunately, the city of Toronto has been granted the right to appeal Ginger’s release and the dropping of charges against her owner.

Read more at http://www.chicobandido.com/2009/06/city-of-toronto-granted-appeal-in-gingers-case/

Ginger was in a Toronto animal services kennel for three and a half years, accused of aggression after defending herself against an unprovoked attack by an off-leash dog. She was freed in early June after a judge determined that she had been held illegally for that entire time. Today, we find out if the city of Toronto will be allowed to appeal that decision.

Read more at http://www.chicobandido.com/2009/06/ginger-finally-free-or-continuing-saga

The date for the Toronto and Ottawa anti-BSL rallies has changed to July 18.  Stay tuned for more info.

This was just posted on Facebook. Rallies in Toronto and Ottawa on Saturday June 20.

I forgot a few quotes at the bottom of the last article, so here they are.

Note to pet owners: The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) do not care about you or your pet. In fact, the stated objectives of both organizations is the end of ALL pet ownership!