Gallipolis Considering a Ban on Pit Bulls
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Updated: 9:17 AM Feb 5, 2009
Gallipolis Considering a Ban on Pit Bulls
The legislation being proposed by City Commissioners is the result of a 13-year-old girl being attacked by two dogs late last month.
Posted: 8:37 AM Feb 5, 2009
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GALLIPOLIS, Ohio (WSAZ) -- Gallipolis city leaders are taking steps to ban pit bulls in the city limits.

The legislation being proposed by City Commissioners is the result of a 13-year-old girl being attacked by two dogs late last month.

According to the Gallipolis City Solicitor, the current city code does not ban pit bulls, but defines them as vicious dogs.

The proposed change would make it a 1st degree misdemeanor if a person has a pit bull in the city limits.

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Posted by: responsible owner on Feb 10, 2009 at 10:48 AM

For all you stupid idiots. listen up. I have had my pit for 3 years now. raised her around my son. NEVER ONCE has she showed a tendency to bite. she loves everyone who crosses her path. But on the other half she has her canine good citizen, been to obedience school, and socalized in the correct manner. the owners are the ones who should be held responsible for their dogs. it is a proven fact that if a dog is tethered outside it will show agression tendencies. duh. I just think people need to grow up and take a look at the other end of the leash. if my pit is outside she is chained. never left unattended. which is the way they all should be. if your gonna own the breed, please take responsiblity for your dogs. raise them right. and for the little girl, sorry to hear about it but where was your mother. my god i mean come on. she should of been supervised.my son is never left alone with ANY dog.even a chichuahua.if people would only wake up and look at the obvious.the other end of theleash
Posted by: scott gallipolis on Feb 8, 2009 at 11:23 PM

if pitbulls are ban why. the law said you dont need a license to keep lion in the state in ohio whant abuot the law to have lions as pets we cant have pitbulls at all but we can have lions why the law is no law at all
Posted by: Samantha Cook on Feb 8, 2009 at 10:53 PM

Need get pitbulls, so need stop makes breed dogs, so will not getting other puppies cause of Danger dog! Because the children's parnets love their children...chichuahua or small toy dog are best than pitbull! Bless children's heart.
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