Thursday, March 24, 2011

South Charleston, WV Pushes Breed-Specific Anti-Pet Ordinance

Mayor Mullens of South Charleston, WV is urging the City Council adopt a anti-pet ordinan including a ban on pit bulls, Rottweilers and other dogs. The American Rottweiler Club is adamantly opposed to breed specific legislation as ineffective and even dangerous in the prevention of dog bites.

The breed-specific anti-pet ordinance was crafted by Mark. D. Clark and Susan Riggs, acting City Attorneys,of the law firm Spilman Thomas & Battle at the request of Mayor Mullens.