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MCABSL Hosting Seminar to Educate Voters on Breed Ban Vote

Posted on July 2, 2012 by

On August 14th, the citizens of Miami will vote to determine whether the city’s ineffective, antiquated ban against “pit bulls” will be repealed. Unfortunately, there are still a lot of voters who have no idea about this issue – and … Continue reading →

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ACTION ALERT: Show Miami-Dade Commissioners You Support Repeal of Pit Bull Ban

Posted on February 12, 2012 by

Lately, we’ve had lots of good news in regards to the potential overturning of Miami-Dade’s antiquated and ineffective breed ban against “pit bulls” (a “breed” the county itself is unable to accurately identify…). Two bills (HB 997 and SB 1322) … Continue reading →

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The Future Looks Bright for Miami-Dade’s Pitties

Posted on February 1, 2012 by

As most dog-lovers have heard, there’s been a fervor brewing as of late over Miami-Dade’s antiquated and ineffective 20-year ban on “pit bulls” (a distinction the city has been unable to accurately define).  Thanks to some tireless animal advocates (as … Continue reading →

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ACTION ALERT: Help Repeal the Breed Ban in Miami-Dade County

Posted on January 5, 2012 by

Since 1989, an antiquated breed ban has been in effect in Miami-Dade County, prohibiting residents from owning “pit bull” dogs (a vague and discriminatory classification). This nonsense legislation has not led to any reduction in dog bites or fatalities, and … Continue reading →

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A Day With the Pitties

Posted on May 16, 2011 by

This weekend, we attended the Miami Coalition Against Breed Specific Legislation barbecue in Pembroke Pines. This terrific organization works to end ridiculous & antiquated BSL (breed specific legislation) and combat discrimination/misinformation against particular breeds (bully breeds in particular). Several hundred … Continue reading →

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