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Pit bull–type dog wearing a muzzle. In law, breed-specific legislation (BSL) is a type of law that prohibits or restricts particular breeds or types of dog. [1] Such laws range from outright bans on the possession of these dogs, to restrictions and conditions on ownership, and often establishes a legal presumption that such dogs are dangerous or vicious to prevent dog attacks.
Animal Farm Foundation (AFF) is a pit bull and anti-BSL (anti-breed-specific legislation) animal advocacy group set up by heiress Jane Berkey as a 501(c)(3) charity. It started as a horse rescue in 1985, then shifted focus to pit bull dogs when the founder adopted a pit bull and "discovered that 'pit bull' dog owners were not welcome in a lot of communities and spaces."
The California Codes are 29 legal codes enacted by the California State Legislature, which, alongside uncodified acts, form the general statutory law of California.The official codes are maintained by the California Office of Legislative Counsel for the legislature.
Merlin, a 10-year-old Australian shepherd-Pitbull mix, walks along a paved path near the home of his owner, Michelle Rouse, 52, in Sacramento, California.
Gigi was a stray in Bakersfield who was rescued by the nonprofit Southern California Pit Bull Rescue. In a Facebook post, Mark Rulon, founder of the rescue, said the mountain lion jumped on the ...
BAD RAP is a federal non-profit organization (under IRS Code 501(c)3) located in Oakland, California.It was incorporated in 1999 to address the needs of homeless dogs, specifically homeless American Pit Bull Terriers, and to provide support and resources to animal welfare organizations that deal with pit bulls.
Central California dog advocate Jackie posts regularly from Valley Animal Center in Fresno, but on April 4, she introduced her followers to Stella, a particularly special dog.
Within the meaning of section 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Act (1991), a type of dog had a broader meaning than a breed of dog; therefore, in order for a court in the United Kingdom (UK) to conclude that a type of dog was a pit bull terrier, the breed standard set forth by ADBA for American Pit Bull Terriers was used as the axiom for all pit bull ...