PITBULL OWNERSHIP RIGHTS No on A2906

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We as Responsible owners of American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, or Staffordshire Terrier, all collectivley termed by the media as 'pitbulls' reject the bill Sponsored by: Assemblyman JOHN J. BURZICHELLI District 3 (Salem, Cumberland and Gloucester) Assemblyman MIMS HACKETT, JR. District 27 (Essex) and Co-Sponsored by: Assemblyman Green. This was introduced on OCTOBER 10, 2002 into the STATE OF NEW JERSEY 210th LEGISLATURE.

This petition is to speak out, and let it be known, that we are responsible animal owners, and animal lovers, and that we will NOT stand for legislation that will put an undeserved 'scarlet letter' onto an animal that we love.

A pitbull is no more dangerous, or different than any other domestic animal. Any dog, treated harshly or trained to attack, may bite a person. Any dog can be turned into a dangerous dog. The owner most often is responsible, NOT THE BREED, and NOT THE DOG.

SOLUTION:
The dog bite problem should be reconceptualized as a largely preventable epidemic. Breed-specific approaches to the control of dog bites do not address the issue that many breeds are involved in the problem and that most of the factors contributing to dog bites are related to the level of responsibility exercised by dog owners. To prevent dog bite-related deaths and injuries, we recommend public education about responsible dog ownership and dog bite prevention, stronger animal control laws, better resources for enforcement of these laws, and better reporting of bites

Below is a link to the bill that was introduced on October 10th. Please fight this bill, fight for your animals that you love, and fight for your rights.
[url]http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2002/Bills/A3000/2906_I1.HTM[/url]

1109 Signatures

  • Ed Klumpp
    • Zip Code
    • 08106
  • cindy ganiaris
    • Zip Code
    • 08043
  • mike mulqueen
    • Zip Code
    • 19804
  • Daniel White
    • Zip Code
    • 01701
  • Ryan Citron
    • Zip Code
    • 08817
  • jast collum
    • Zip Code
    • 11561
  • Selena Klumpp
    • Zip Code
    • 08106
  • MICHAEL P. HARLEY
    • Zip Code
    • 08055-1710
  • jeff migala
    • Comments
    • a bill that denies the general public their rights to own a dog of their choice
    • Zip Code
    • 08053
  • Thomas McHugh
    • Comments
    • it's just a scam designed to generate revenue for townships while over looking real issues
    • Zip Code
    • 08108
  • Niyah Corbett
    • Comments
    • Responsible pet owners should not be punished due to the carelessness and recklessness of others. Owners of Pitbulls and Pitbull-type dogs should have the same rights as owners of other breeds.
    • Zip Code
    • 08312
  • Janice L Kay
    • Comments
    • This is bill is totally uncalled for
    • Zip Code
    • 08004
  • FranK Joseph Malloy Jr.
    • Comments
    • We, as free Americans, should have the right to own pets without government restrictions.
    • Zip Code
    • 08075
  • charles finger
    • Comments
    • rottweiler owner
    • Zip Code
    • 08094
  • Dina Estrella
    • Zip Code
    • 08075
  • Robert & Elizabeth Estes
    • Comments
    • Against bill
    • Zip Code
    • 08033
  • Rita M. Keyes
    • Comments
    • What is next? Poodles,spaniels,terriers!
    • Zip Code
    • 08052
  • J. Rowland George
    • Comments
    • This bill will do nothing but cost honest people money
    • Zip Code
    • 08109
  • Diane S. George
    • Zip Code
    • 08109
  • Jonathan George
    • Zip Code
    • 08109
  • Dorothy Senderling
    • Zip Code
    • 08110
  • Michael Covello
    • Zip Code
    • 08053
  • John R. Zullo
    • Comments
    • Why not fix car insurance, before doing anything else?
    • Zip Code
    • 08075
  • Steven Stewart
    • Comments
    • Owner of 2 Rottweilers
    • Zip Code
    • 08096
  • Sadale Corbett
    • Comments
    • Pitbulls are as good a pet as any other breed of dog. We should not judge the whole breed based on isolated incidents.
    • Zip Code
    • 08312
  • Michael Hundley
    • Zip Code
    • 77584
  • Karen Finizio
    • Zip Code
    • 08053
  • Lauren Paterna
    • Comments
    • I am in support of this bill for my brother's 2 rotweillers, who are friendly animals.
    • Zip Code
    • 08093
  • Robert Portvliet
    • Comments
    • Do we have any freedoms left?!?
    • Zip Code
    • 07508
  • Justin Rivera
    • Comments
    • Unjust Law
    • Zip Code
    • 08837
  • mike bruno
    • Zip Code
    • 10543
  • Kim Doss
    • Zip Code
    • 24153
  • Michael L. Kelly
    • Zip Code
    • 08012
  • Christina M. Kelly
    • Zip Code
    • 08012
  • Nicole M. Kelly
    • Zip Code
    • 08012
  • carmello sanchez
    • Zip Code
    • 07026
  • jason reed
    • Zip Code
    • 08618
  • Amanda Di Rienzo
    • Comments
    • pitbulls are angels without wings
    • Zip Code
    • 08035
  • Brooke Lynn Matera
    • Comments
    • Ban The owners that raise them to be killers, not the dog!
    • Zip Code
    • 08028
  • Anthony DeMarco
    • Comments
    • Not All Dogs Are Bad
    • Zip Code
    • 08302
  • Bob Royal
    • Zip Code
    • 08086
  • Crystal Taylor
    • Zip Code
    • 08015
  • Lisa Nastase
    • Comments
    • I believe the irresponsible dog owners are to blame, treat a dog badly it will respond. Normal dog owners love and respect them. Dont punish the good owners because a few feel it is okay to treat animals poorly.
    • Zip Code
    • 08027
  • Anthony Rumeo
    • Zip Code
    • 07073
  • Micah Hauenstein
    • Zip Code
    • 08322
  • collin ackerman
    • Zip Code
    • 23221
  • chris larson
    • Comments
    • eddie is an awesome dog
    • Zip Code
    • 08091
  • todd butcher
    • Zip Code
    • 07701
  • Brian Roman
    • Comments
    • It's the way you raise them, not who they are.
    • Zip Code
    • 07730
  • amanda dalley
    • Zip Code
    • 08817