Wednesday 9 May 2012

Delaware's leash loosening on Pit Bulls

"When Jamie Zelinsky brought home a pit bull more than two years ago, he also invited along the hefty amount of red tape that goes with owning the breed in Wilmington.

Under the city's law, Zelinsky had to register his dog, have her pass a temperament test and must keep her on a leash and muzzled while outside. She also had to be spayed to prevent her from breeding.

"It's a little ridiculous," he said Wednesday.

So Zelinsky, of course, said he was happy to hear that Mayor James M. Baker wants to eliminate the breed-specific restrictions that have been in place for nearly 12 years."

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