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On October 26, 2015, we watched as history took place in Redcliff, Alberta, Canada. After a successful delegation and 3 signings the Council of Redcliff, Alberta, Canada made it official and repealed Breed Specific Legislation.  Under the old bylaw, Restricted Dogs were as follows:  Any Dog commonly known as a Pitbull, Pitbull Terrier, American Pitbull Terrier, or Any dog of mixed breed which includes any of the following breeds: Pitbull,Pitbull Terrier,American Pitbull Terrier,Staffordshire Bull Terrier, orAmerican Staffordshire Terrier Effective January 1st, all dogs will be treated equally.  Let us embrace the opportunity to show that responsible dog ownership and breed neutral...

I would like to welcome you to the good fight, where you will be questioned daily, where you will be forced to remain calm, subjective and in control of your emotions at all times. Where your limits will be pushed, your intentions will be questioned and your reactions will be observed. Your education will be scrutinized, your appearance discriminated against and your heart exposed. You will be forced to overcome negativity by remaining positive. You will question why you became a part of this and why you continue to fight. You will be insulted, shot down, and be surrounded by...

I often get questioned with respect to what Breed Specific Legislation is, or where it is. I think the very first point that we must focus on is the forms of Breed Specific Legislation.   Breed Specific Legislation is more than a ban. A ban or the restriction or prohibition of a certain breed or dogs presumed to be of these breeds and or mixed breed of is an extreme measure of BSL. An example of this level of BSL can be seen in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and throughout the entire province of Ontario. Other forms include the authority being able...