Quote Originally Posted by jhall1468 View Post
The "issues" HSUS has is by trying to seriously reduce the number of specific breeds in shelters. Pitbulls overwhelm animal shelters in some areas, and by sterilizing, they can reduce the problem.

Then again, I have nothing against breed specific legislation, when it's warranted, so I don't see the problem in the first place.
This is a passionate subject for me.

My problem with the HSUS is they have singled out a specific breed, the pit bull, and recommend and promote legislation to target a specific breed...which makes it easier to pass BSL in my town. What they should have done is recommend sterilization of all dogs across the board. The HSUS criminalizes pit bull owners, the HSUS calls me a thug and a drug dealer. I am a white upper middle class mom.

The HSUS states that they do not support BSL publicly, but they do when they single out a specific breed and recommend legislation for mandatory s/n of that breed!

It's hipocracy!

I am sorry that you have nothing against breed specific legislation, I really am. BSL does not work. The one simple problem of accurate breed idnetification is a huge issue. And new breeds will fill the spot once they eradicate the pit bull from your town. Enforcing BSL is a huge financial burdon for a municipality. BSL does not make dog owners accountable for their dogs actions. BSL alienates the responsible dog owner and causes the back-yard breeder of unstable dogs to go deeper underground

There are many better, cheaper, more effective alternatives

Put a stop to leash law violations
Strengthen and enforce penalties for dangerous owners and their dangerous dogs
Crack down on dog fighting
Strengthen animal abuse laws
Prevent criminals from owning dogs
Regulate breeders
Fund public spay/neuter initiatives
Educate about dog behavior
Encourage responsible dog ownership
Provide low-cost obedience training classes and behavior help hotlines for dog owners