Wednesday 23 January 2013

Maryland Pitbull laws in the balance

In Maryland, USA, the laws are currently in the balance concerning Pitbulls.


"Last April, the Maryland Court of Appeals deemed all pit bulls “inherently dangerous”. They also enacted strict liability for landlords. This all stems from a dog bite inflicted on a child, by a dog who lived his life on a chain and was not adequately socialized."

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"On to the fallout. Landlords everywhere are banning pit bulls from their property. Insurance companies are refusing to insure households with pit bulls. Shelters are filling up and having a lot more difficulty adopting out pit bulls."

Read the full article here.



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