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It’s the Pits: Oct. 27 is National Pit Bull Awareness Day

National Pit Bull Awareness Day on Oct. 27 is intended to bring positive attention to this much-maligned breed.


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October 26, 2012 By:
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Miami Voters Can End Pit Bull Ban Aug. 14

For the first time since it was enacted 23 years ago, voters in Miami-Dade County can end the ban on Pit Bulls.


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August 6, 2012 By:
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Bully Breeds Banned From PetSmart’s Doggie Day Camp

PetSmart’s policy states that “dogs of the ‘bully breed’ classification” cannot attend Doggie Day Camp in its stores.


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February 23, 2012 By:
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Two Big Blows to Breed-Specific Legislation This Week

Soon Pit Bulls may no longer be labeled as vicious in Ohio and allowed to live in Miami-Dade County, Fla.


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February 8, 2012 By:
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Actor Commits Suicide After Euthanizing Dog Due to Breed Ban

Nick Santino decided to euthanize his Pit Bull and then commit suicide because of harrassment from his condo board and neighbors.


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January 30, 2012 By:
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Denver Bans Pit Bulls as Service Dogs, Violating Disabilities Act

The Denver city council voted Monday not to exempt Pit Bulls that are service dogs from its breed ban, a decision that violates the Americans with Disabilities Act.


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December 8, 2010 By:
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Dog Whisperer’s Sidekick Banned From Canadian Tour

Cesar Millan’s dog Junior won’t be accompanying him on his Canadian tour because Pit Bulls are banned in Ontario and other provinces.


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November 4, 2010 By:
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For Pitties’ Sake, Celebrate Pit Bull Awareness Day

October 23 is the fourth annual National Pit Bull Awareness Day, which is intended to bring positive media attention to this much-maligned breed.


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October 21, 2010 By:
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