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What breed is next to be banned in Ontario?

Posted : 8/25/2006 2:42:08 PM

sorry I deleted this but i guess this is a joke but as the others on here are saying is shows how other breeds could be next..... here is the posting i had recieved in my email.... I can't open the link from my computer

ONTARIO MOVES TO BAN LABRADOR RETRIEVERS
by Publisher on Wed 23 Aug 2006 09:55 AM EDT

Toronto, August 23, 2006: The Attorney General for Ontario announced last night that in view of the success of the province's ban on pit bulls the government is turning its attention to another very popular breed of dog.

He made the following announcement at a press conference late yesterday: "These Dogs are involved in more biting and mauling incidents than any other breed in Ontario. Every time I read a news report about a dangerous dog, it involves a Lab or a Lab cross. We had another incident today in Waterloo involving Labs attacking people on the street. Enough is enough. It's time to take a long, hard look at these dogs."

When questioned about the advisability of bringing the issue before the public in an election year, the Attorney General said: "The public wants to be protected from dangerous dogs. The public supported the pit bull ban because they knew it was time to get dangerous dogs off our streets and out of our parks and backyards. The precedent has been set, our ban is working and it's time to look at other types of Dogs involved in large numbers of bites and attacks."

As to whether it would be put to a vote in the Legislature or if public hearings would be held as they were for the pit bull ban, the response was: "We went through a vote, we had public hearings and we remained convinced that banning pit bulls was the right thing to do. The law allows the government to add any breeds or mixed breeds to its list of prohibited Dogs without consultation. Municipalities have that authority as well."

The Opposition Critic could not be reached for comment. The NDP Attorney General Critic had this to say:

"I don't know why anyone would be surprised by this announcement. The Attorney General has already proven he is capable of banning Dogs because of their breed. Labs are one of the most popular Dogs in the province, why wouldn't they be next? More dogs, more bites - it isn't rocket science".

Asked if he thought adding another breed to the ban would protect the public, he replied "I don't know about the public. I think this is more about protecting the Attorney General's seat."

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chewbecca

Posted : 8/25/2006 2:52:21 PM

ORIGINAL: Candy1999
He made the following announcement at a press conference late yesterday: "These [linkhttp://www.nextdaypets.com/]Dogs[/link] are involved in more biting and mauling incidents than any other breed in Ontario.

I'm sure this was said about pitbulls right before they were banned too.

ORIGINAL: Candy1999
Every time I read a news report about a dangerous dog, it involves a Lab or a Lab cross. We had another incident today in Waterloo involving Labs attacking people on the street. Enough is enough. It's time to take a long, hard look at these dogs."

When questioned about the advisability of bringing the issue before the public in an election year, the Attorney General said: "The public wants to be protected from dangerous dogs. The public supported the pit bull ban because they knew it was time to get dangerous [linkhttp://www.nextdaypets.com/]Dogs[/link] off our streets and out of our parks and backyards. The precedent has been set, our ban is working and it's time to look at other types of [linkhttp://www.nextdaypets.com/]Dogs[/link] involved in large numbers of bites and attacks."

OH MY GOD. It's like "1984" for dogs!

UGH. This crap is genocide for dogs. It's CRAAAAZY to think this is actually happening.
Oops, I forgot. Dogs can't vote but stupid people can.
Amazing.

chewbecca

Posted : 8/25/2006 2:56:18 PM

Oh, and somebody better inform Benedict.
I believe (I read in a post somewhere) that she said she's moving there sometime in the future.

anne

Posted : 8/25/2006 3:00:25 PM

This article is a joke, they arent really going to ban Labs. It is to show how stupid it is banning pit bulls.

If you read the comments at the bottom, the author tells you it is a joke. It is meant to make EVERYONE think about banning and how their breed could be next.

chewbecca

Posted : 8/25/2006 3:11:55 PM

Oh. Well, I didn't click the link, I simply read the article that she posted.
I wouldn't put it past anyone who bans pitbulls to ban labs too.

Candice Sparrow

Posted : 8/25/2006 3:16:26 PM

Oh really, I couldn't open the link someone emailed it to me sorry!!! I'm at work and our office has blocked a lot of websites!!! sorry how do you delete this post???

amstaffy

Posted : 8/25/2006 4:09:38 PM

There was no reason to delete the OP. I also got an e-mail at home regarding this. I will post it when I get home.

When will it end??? NEVER

As I've said many times over and over...when BSL is put in effect it just opens the door for more breeds to be added on...the logical and practical way to stop bites/attacks is to create dangerous dog laws that pertain to all breeds and enforce them

Benedict

Posted : 8/25/2006 4:18:27 PM

chewbecca - I'm actually moving to British Columbia, but thank you so much for thinking of me. [

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BSL is crazy. Eventually there won't be any breeds left.

Kate

Candice Sparrow

Posted : 8/25/2006 5:10:12 PM

Sorry reposted it, deleted it thinking no one would want to read a joke (sorry didn't know it was, can't open the link from my computer saying it was...) when i opened my email i was like what another breed banned, so i had to share......

anne

Posted : 8/28/2006 11:50:23 AM

I personally think that it is good you posted this. People who dont know it is a joke until they read on will seriously think about what ban breeding does.

Hopefully it will make people think, although this might be a joke, one day it might not be. I dont doubt for a minute that either of the breeds I own will be banned. I actually know for a fact that GSDs have been banned in certain cities. I also have Dalmatians which I hear are vicious all of the time.

It can happen to ANY breed, even labradors. This article is good because it gets people thinking.

I am glad you posted it. Hopefully it will get some more folks to join the anti BSL movement. The truth is ANY breed can be next, and yes it could be labradors or golden retrievers or poodles.

jennie_c_d

Posted : 8/28/2006 2:18:09 PM

Is anybody else getting a link to nextdaypets on the word, "Dogs"?

chewbecca

Posted : 8/28/2006 2:37:14 PM

ORIGINAL: jennie_c_d

Is anybody else getting a link to nextdaypets on the word, "Dogs"?

ME.

Weird. It wasn't doing that when she first posted it.