Kreed Posted December 23, 2009 Author Share Posted December 23, 2009 Thanks, I appreciate the signatures, comments, and help spreading the petition around. It's slowed down a little, and I'm trying to grab some time to do another wave of publicity for it. Fingers crossed we reach the target # of signatures. It's going well thus far. Happy holidays, Kirsten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hastey Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Signed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starkehre Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jata Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 signed & facebooked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kreed Posted January 11, 2010 Author Share Posted January 11, 2010 signed & facebooked! Thanks (all), and what an adorable puppin! :-D I've had another surge of signatures from our bully breed supporters in the US, which is awesome... nearing the target. Hoping to get some more signatures from here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longclaw Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I'll sign it regardless, but I would be interested to know if, by 'BSL', are you referring specifically to removing parts of legislation targetting APBTs and similar 'types' of dog, or are you going for a wider removal of ALL BSL, including those singling out greyhounds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezzyno.1 Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 signed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Healthy4Paws Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Signed & on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvabull Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Signed and getting closer to that 1000 too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kreed Posted January 20, 2010 Author Share Posted January 20, 2010 I'll sign it regardless, but I would be interested to know if, by 'BSL', are you referring specifically to removing parts of legislation targetting APBTs and similar 'types' of dog, or are you going for a wider removal of ALL BSL, including those singling out greyhounds? hey Longclaw, You raise a fair question. By breed specific legislation I mean BSL governing all breeds. BSL has come to be synonymous with the banning of breeds, and blanket laws that only serve to scare the public (but still don't manage to educate owners or the gen'l public regarding responsible dog management), so that's my main focus, and it is a broad one. I am mainly referring to the breed bans in place, and the negative stereotypes perpetrated re: certain breeds, as stated in the petition. Thanks for signing, btw. Are you referring to the laws re: muzzling Greyhounds in some areas? I know it's generally not advised to take them to dog parks because of their propensity for a high prey drive. But they are great dogs otherwise. Many 'bully breed' enthusiasts also advise against dog parks for their breeds. I guess this comes down to owners knowing our dogs, managing risks, erring on the side of caution, and using common sense. Hope this answers your question. k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kynta Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Signed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longclaw Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 I'll sign it regardless, but I would be interested to know if, by 'BSL', are you referring specifically to removing parts of legislation targetting APBTs and similar 'types' of dog, or are you going for a wider removal of ALL BSL, including those singling out greyhounds? hey Longclaw, You raise a fair question. By breed specific legislation I mean BSL governing all breeds. BSL has come to be synonymous with the banning of breeds, and blanket laws that only serve to scare the public (but still don't manage to educate owners or the gen'l public regarding responsible dog management), so that's my main focus, and it is a broad one. I am mainly referring to the breed bans in place, and the negative stereotypes perpetrated re: certain breeds, as stated in the petition. Thanks for signing, btw. Are you referring to the laws re: muzzling Greyhounds in some areas? I know it's generally not advised to take them to dog parks because of their propensity for a high prey drive. But they are great dogs otherwise. Many 'bully breed' enthusiasts also advise against dog parks for their breeds. I guess this comes down to owners knowing our dogs, managing risks, erring on the side of caution, and using common sense. Hope this answers your question. k Ok, thanks for clarifying. I am referring to the laws that require greyhounds all over Australia to wear a muzzle, even when walking on lead around the block, except in SA, Vic and QLD, and then only if the greyhound has been through a GAP assessment. There are many many breeds with high prey drive, and many individual greyhounds do not. This is also BSL, and perpetuates negative stereotypes about greyhounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandra64 Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Done was an absolute pleasure to do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laeral Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Signed and forwarded to friends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandra64 Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 (edited) Edited January 27, 2010 by sandra64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Affirmation Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 I have signed too, plus added a few words We offer rehabilitation to criminals so why not our animals. Why target Pitbulls ?? If they get their way Staffies, German Shepherds & Cattle dogs would be next on their hit list so well ALL need to work together and bring home our outrage at such stupid "comments" What is it with Victorian RSPCA & Government departments , they really seem to publically have a thing against dogs and their owners at the moment ??? The powers that be in that state, really need to do their sums and see just how much revenue/money the Pet Industry generates Good on you for getting it started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonElite Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I sometimes wonder if these petitions do anything. Over the few years that Ive been a member on DOL I signed countless petitions, we had BSL rallys (twice Ive attended) and where are we with ti all? What can we do better/more to be heard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 (edited) I sometimes wonder if these petitions do anything.Over the few years that Ive been a member on DOL I signed countless petitions, we had BSL rallys (twice Ive attended) and where are we with ti all? What can we do better/more to be heard? Engage with the law makers and lobbiers. Establish dialogue and communicate regularly. Argue dispassionately using FACTS. Petitions really don't do much I'm afraid. Speaking of facts, I can tell you that there is one RSPCA CEO in this country who OWNS an APBT. I think its safe to say he's no fan of BSL. Edited February 2, 2010 by poodlefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandgrubber Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 (edited) RSPCA Australia released this statement in the wake of Dr Wirth's comments:http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/society-and-...91021-h75n.html They are not standing by him, either. A petition, by definition, is addressed to the powers that be. In this case, I am encouraging the RSPCA Australia to be a part of a postitive change. I am against BSL for the APBT, but think BSL has a place. Sorry, I couldn't sign. If a breed has a breed standard that favours HA and DA tendencies, eg, the Filo Brasilioero (acceptable, by breed standards to bite the judge in a specialty show, supposed to be HA to non family members and DA to an extreme) I don't think imports should be allowed. Edited February 8, 2010 by sandgrubber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddy_N_Burt Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Signed and sent on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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