Post by RealPitBull on May 13, 2008 7:07:25 GMT -5
Dillon passes pit bull ordinance
Monday, May 12, 2008 - 10:46 PM Updated: 08:06 AM
By Kelly Gillespie
The City of Dillon has stricter laws in place for people who own pit-bulls.
Dillon City Council approved an ordinance that defines the pit-bull as a dangerous animal, and gives owners stricter guidelines.
The council’s decision was unanimous, but not everyone in the city of Dillon is in agreement.
You won’t catch Jodi Hardwick at the city council meeting speaking out for pit-bulls, but for her family dog, Bootsie May, is truly man’s best friend.
“She’ll lick them, play with them. She’s wonderful with the children. She sleeps with them at night,” Jodi Hardwick, a pit-bull owner, said.
For Councilman Randolph Gurley it’s a breed that’s just too dangerous.
“I’ve seen too many people breeding these dogs and for many people walking these dogs and too many incidents that’s happening with these dogs,” Gurley said.
Hardwick herself admits pit-bulls aren’t the most popular.
“This is not the type of dog that I would ever thought I would have had around my children, but once we got her my view on them has completely changed,” Hardwick said.
But, she also said people are too quick to judge.
“They’re not all mean dogs if you get a good one,” said Hardwick.
“We’re not talking about how nice the dog could be or what kind of good animal he is, these dogs will turn on you,” Gurley said.
Good or bad, Dillon residents now have stricter guidelines for owning a pit-bull.
Pit-bull owners must register their dog with Dillon Police.
If the dog is walked within the city limits it must be on a four to five foot leash.
A fence is also required and any owner that violates the new ordinance could face fines, legal charges up to a misfeasor and the dog could even be euthanized.
This ordinance also includes dogs that look like bull terriers or American Staffordshire Terriers.
Monday, May 12, 2008 - 10:46 PM Updated: 08:06 AM
By Kelly Gillespie
The City of Dillon has stricter laws in place for people who own pit-bulls.
Dillon City Council approved an ordinance that defines the pit-bull as a dangerous animal, and gives owners stricter guidelines.
The council’s decision was unanimous, but not everyone in the city of Dillon is in agreement.
You won’t catch Jodi Hardwick at the city council meeting speaking out for pit-bulls, but for her family dog, Bootsie May, is truly man’s best friend.
“She’ll lick them, play with them. She’s wonderful with the children. She sleeps with them at night,” Jodi Hardwick, a pit-bull owner, said.
For Councilman Randolph Gurley it’s a breed that’s just too dangerous.
“I’ve seen too many people breeding these dogs and for many people walking these dogs and too many incidents that’s happening with these dogs,” Gurley said.
Hardwick herself admits pit-bulls aren’t the most popular.
“This is not the type of dog that I would ever thought I would have had around my children, but once we got her my view on them has completely changed,” Hardwick said.
But, she also said people are too quick to judge.
“They’re not all mean dogs if you get a good one,” said Hardwick.
“We’re not talking about how nice the dog could be or what kind of good animal he is, these dogs will turn on you,” Gurley said.
Good or bad, Dillon residents now have stricter guidelines for owning a pit-bull.
Pit-bull owners must register their dog with Dillon Police.
If the dog is walked within the city limits it must be on a four to five foot leash.
A fence is also required and any owner that violates the new ordinance could face fines, legal charges up to a misfeasor and the dog could even be euthanized.
This ordinance also includes dogs that look like bull terriers or American Staffordshire Terriers.