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

By: anne mckeown

anne mckeown — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 21:28:51 +0000

I am appalled that the town of Brampton would behave in such a manner. I believe they should be sued for causing pain, stress, anxiety and any charge that could be levelled against them. I would personally contribute to paying for a lawyer to see this injustice fixed. I will also petition everyone I know to support the two dogs and their families.
this is beyond disgusting. It is cruel, incompetent and unjust. We live in Canada. I am ashamed of everyperson involved in this seizure and would like to see each person fired for their incompetence. I will be phoning, petitioning and writing letters. I am just incensed that this could happen to a dog who has done nothing to derserve this attention.
Anne McKeown.

By: samantha

samantha — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 15:25:52 +0000

wow lock-jaw??? really?? pick up a book once in a while. There is no lock jaw. wow common sense would tell you that. Get your facts straight and its the way they are raised that makes them aggressive again the fault of humans so hey punish the humans not the dogs. Ya they are animals and we were the ones who wanted to domesticate them so guess what again our fault.

By: sammy

sammy — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 15:21:28 +0000

This is disgusting> Pittbulls or not the dogs did nuthing wrong. Its just another case of the goverment on a power trip. Perhaps they should spend more time locking up the human criminals who make some of these dogs fight, bite etc and there wouldnt be so much fear of the breed. Its not the breed of dog its the way they are raised. Nature vs nurture and nurture always wins. I think it is rediculous to condem an entire breed because of human error witch is all it is. Humans make dogs saussy and then the dogs suffer. It takes very closed minded fearfull individuals to not see that. The goverment is going to push and push but eventually people are going to push back. It sickens me to my core to think of these pour animals basically being punished because we decided they make nice pets. Its all on humans not the animals they do what comes naturally or what they think we humans want as their beloved masters, they only try to please us and get slaughtered for it. Its a pritty sick world. This pour senior citazin cant keep a harmless pet but a famous football player can pritty much get away with anything. Funny isnt it

By: D.B.

D.B. — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 01:23:16 +0000

Janette, no offense, but perhaps educate yourself a little more also. No dog has ‘lock jaws,’ and besides, pit bulls have no stronger jaws than other breeds. The one study done showed pit bulls has less PSI in their bite than both German Shepherd dogs and Rottweilers.

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.