Instead of having to hunt for this every time you need it, here are a few quick links to reputable sources of studies that debunk BSL
Coalition for Living Safely with Dogs
http://www.livingsafelywithdogs.org/
This group of animal control professionals and shelters has probably put more into collecting data than anyone recently, and concludes: “The existence of dangerous [...]
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Quick links to AVMA, other anti-BSL studies
Fort Worth residents: What you need to know.
For those of you who live in the City of Fort Worth, I wanted to pass on info about the new animal control ordinance. I have written a complete article here.
Bulldog people – please pay particular attention to:
1) Fence requirements are now 4 feet high and constructed of solid materials — seriously, people with Bulldogs [...]
It’s Over!
The Texas Legislature has adjourned and our dogs are still legal!
I started out making a list of everyone who deserves credit, but there are too many I would leave out. The important thing is that pet owners and sportsmen of various registries and interests were united and we accomplished most of what we set [...]
HB 2310 – Breeder Bill – ACTION NEEDED
The Texas Veterinary Medical Association has written a statement opposing HB 3180, which is a longer version HB 2310. Read the TVMA statement.
==========FROM RPOA=============
Re: HB 2310, Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Licensing
and Regulation, including the power to issue emergency orders and temporary and emergency licenses, has been sent to [...]
Just a quick update as we get down to the wire.
The legislature adjourns June 1 and for now our dogs are still legal.
We narrowly avoided getting slapped with an Ohio-style law in Texas. We almost ended up with all “pit bulls” automatically having a dangerous dog designation and all the restrictions of a dog that has actually injured someone. Fortunately I am not the only [...]
