Comments on: Two boxer-crosses seized as "pit bulls" in Brampton

By: Janette Hamilton

Janette Hamilton — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:50:02 +0000

Pablo, you tell us to “get educated” truth is you are arguing with some of the most educated people on the internet when it comes to Ontario’s fascist Breed Specific Legislation. It is you who need to be educated. Educated about the fact that it is not in fact the breed that makes an animal tend toward aggression, it is in fact purely the fact that they are an animal. Any dog NO MATTER THE BREED is capable of becoming a red zone aggressive dog and viciously attacking. It just so happens that some breeds are better equipped than others to do damage because of their size or physiology. Pit bulls and other like breeds with lock jaws are of course some of the most likely candidates for causing the most damage simply because of the power in their jaws. However, banning these dogs from existence in Ontario is not the answer. Take a look at the dog bite stats post BSL in Ontario. Now they are saying Mastiffs should be added to the ban. I suppose you agree with that too? Where will it end? When will the government be happy? How many breeds will be eradicated by stupid legislations that do not solve the problem? The only thing that will solve the problem of dogs randomly and suddenly attacking no matter what their breed, is proper animal welfare legislation and enforcement, and stiffer sentences for offenders. Aggression in dogs is directly related to how they are trained and raised. I share my home with eight dogs, and some of them are of mixed breed but do not contain the genes of pitbulls or any other breed that falls under the legislation. Are you telling me that I should have to force them to walk around muzzled simply because some moron who doesn’t know his ass from a hole in the ground may accuse them of being a banned breed? I think not! My dogs have a right to walk around without a muzzle they have committed no crime. And furthermore, why should I be forced to take my dogs out masked and unable to defend themselves against someones German Shepherd or Husky? Both breeds are known for aggression as is the Akita, the Portuguese Cattle dog and any other number of large powerful breeds not legislated by the breed ban. People like you need to wake up and realize that just because someone makes it a law doesn’t make it right. Should we all take on the persona of Hitler and eradicate all breeds of dog we do not like? What is wrong with a law that condemns all dogs based on the actions of a few bad ones? You tell me Pablo apparently you are far more educated on the subject than I.

By: Rodney

Rodney — Tue, 04 May 2010 02:27:14 +0000

Amazing , i think its time to hit Ontario where it hurts . And add for our lovely visitors who travel to Ontario .Thanks for coming to Ontario if we get our way we will destroy all dogs ,if we think they look bad we kill them because we can .

There is enough people to change this law but we all need to go out at once , i dont care if its pitbull crossed with a lion if the owner trained it well it will never hurt anyone.

A drunk driving drugged up ex mp gets a 165 dollard fine , and honest harding working people gets there world torn apart by people who know nothing about pets.

By: KJ

KJ — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 02:13:02 +0000

As “Win” stated on Feb/22/2010,Ontario is indeed a Fascist State, thanks to our wonderful former Attorney General “Michael Bryant” who brought this Injustice of the so called “PIT BULL” Ban legislation in Ontario is himself before our so called “JURISPRUDENCE” for his crimes ! He won’t be Euthanized, as our Dog was sent straight to the Giullotine ,deemed a “PIT BULL” by our wonderful and I might add Keystone Kops personnel from the Animal Control Corporation of Brampton!! And now we have been honoured with 5 gifts[Summons] from the Justice Department for possessing a so called “PIT BULL”!! My what wonderful gifts !! Can’t wait to see what the Prosecutor[Executioner] has planned for us !! Will keep you informed..til then… Good Day.

By: Mandy

Mandy — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 06:08:16 +0000

It shouldn’t even matter what breed they are!!!!!! They have shown no aggression and had no complaints filed against them. By the way its obvious that Pablo doesn’t own a dog that he considers to be part of his family, probably no kids either because he obviously doesn’t understand the positon that these families are in! I noticed that the deadline was Feb. 5th, an update as to the fate of these two family pets would be appreciated. Fingers crossed for good news
P.S. I have had large breed dogs all my life, German Shepards, Pit bulls, and a Rottie. I have NEVER been bitten or had any of my Trained Family pets shown aggression towards me. It all about the owners! Although I have been bitten in the face by a Jack Russel when I was in an ice cream store. A dog that was obviously thought to be safe if the owner thought it was ok to bring him to his work where the general public are.

By: Pablo

Pablo — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:09:04 +0000

I think you people should educate yourself and realize that the law is not specific to Pit Bull Terriers, it is as stated “American Staffordshire terriers, Staffordshire bull terriers or any other breeds sharing ’substantially similar’ characteristics”. In this case it is clearly evident that the dogs are similiar as defined by this law, thus the people are breaking the law. It is unfortunate, but the law is the law. It is also quite evident that this breed has proven over and over to be quite destructive in it’s attacks, it may not be the breed with the highest rate of attacks but the outcomes are by far the most serious. This law includes a large portion of the “pit Bull type” dogs, not just Pit Bulls. Now lets open the flood gates as I see most on this blog are anti legislation!

By: Rebecca-Raye

Rebecca-Raye — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:32:38 +0000

If it was a Lab mix or a Shepperd mix. You wouldn’t be putting the dog down. It would get a second chance and it wouldn’t be put in the spot light like this. It is unfair to the breed and there owners.

By: Win Campbell

Win Campbell — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:09:42 +0000

Our once proud province of Ontario has now become a fascist state. We no longer live in a democratic country or province. Any fool can see that these two dogs are NOT pit bulls and have NO pit bull in them. Once again the City of Brampton has screwed up. These two pets should be returned to their owners post haste and the families compensated for having to go through all of this. If the City euthanizes these two loving pets, the City should be put on trial for murder in the first degree as it would be premeditated! Wake up Ontarians and Bramptonites – it’s time the people of this province and this city become the voice for these loving pets. We can no longer stand by and be the quiet majority – we must take a stand NOW!!!

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:27:47 +0000

Especially since the death penalty in any western civilization is reserved for those found guilty of particularly ruthless and heinous murders. These dogs (and their owners) have not been accused of anything except being!

By: kristin pocock

kristin pocock — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:14:42 +0000

we do not have the death penalty in this counrty for humans so what gives the ontario governtment the right to put helpless animals to death?

By: Gisele Baka

Gisele Baka — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:17:26 +0000

These dogs are not pits. This is an injustice to the owners and the dogs. How can they accept only one opinion (their vet) that these dogs are pits? These dogs should not be euthenized just because someone thought they were pits. Are these dogs going to die because someone can’t accept that they made a mistake? I have a pit mix and cannot immagine loosing her because of BSL. She has been with me for 12 1/2 years. She loves children, people, cats, dogs. Anything that comes to visit is welcomed by her. Killing our best friends just because of their looks does not make sense. Should we kill all men that do not meet someone’s approval like a man going bald, or women that are too short or too tall would that make sense? Should we start a petition to kill all prisoners because of the mistakes they made? Our pits have not made any mistakes to deserve the death penalty. Prisoners have hurt or killed more humans than pitbulls ever have.