City Council Considers Pitbull Ban -- Again

Pitbull Ban (Added: July 20, 2009)

For the second time in a year, Whitehall City Council is discussing a possible Pitbull ban in the city. (more)

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City Council Considers Pitbull Ban -- Again

For the second time in a year, Whitehall City Council is discussing a possible Pitbull ban in the city.

By: Marcus Thorpe | NBC4i.com
Published: July 20, 2009

WHITEHALL, Ohio -- For the second time in a year, Whitehall City Council is discussing a possible Pitbull ban in the city.

Councilmember Jacquelyn Thompson reintroduced her efforts last week to get the breed out of the city. She says legislation last year forced Pitbull owners and other dogs considered "vicious" to put up 6-foot fences, take out liability insurance, and get a microchip implanted in the dogs.

Thompson says the legislation is not working -- especially after a few more dog attacks this summer.

Another council member says Thompson bringing this back to the table creates hysteria, adding that the new ordinance is working, and will work even more as code enforcers continue to work the streets.

Those against a breed ban say it punishes obedient dogs and responsible owners.

The topic will be a main point for discussion Tuesday night at 7 p.m.

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