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Rapper DMX ~ Drugs & Animal Cruelty
May 09, 2008 - 9:54 PM - by JoeBingo
http://omg.yahoo.com/rapper-dmx-arre...elty/news/8956

PHOENIX - DMX was arrested on drug and animal-cruelty charges following an overnight raid on the rapper's house Friday, authorities said. The 37-year-old rapper, whose given name is Earl Simmons, initially tried to barricade himself in his bedroom but emerged when a SWAT team entered his north Phoenix home during the 3 a.m. rai...[Read More]
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Happy to see this!
May 09, 2008 - 10:14 AM - by fame_and_dirt
What Dogster.com has to say about the bully breeds. :)

American Pit Bull Terrier
American Pit Bull Terriers have gotten a bad reputation in the media due to owners who raise them for the wrong reasons. American Pit Bull Terriers are affectionate, loyal and happy dogs with loads of energy and a natural eagerness to please their guardians no matter what. With proper socialization and training, your American Pit Bull Terrier can be an exemplary member of the family—a...[Read More]
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NC-Police Bust Suspected Dog Fighting Ring
May 08, 2008 - 7:12 PM - by Purple
Police bust suspected dog fighting ring
Updated: 05/08/2008 05:50 AM

By: David Kernodle



BESSEMER CITY -- A police chase in western Gaston County turned in to an animal abuse case after investigators uncovered what they think is a dog fighting ring in Bessemer City.

Several dogs were dead when investigators arrived on the scene at West Louisian...[Read More]
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Rescued Puppy Waits For A New Home
May 08, 2008 - 6:36 PM - by Purple
Rescued puppy waits for a home

Times staff report
Article Launched: 05/08/2008 02:57:39 PM MDT



Mercy the puppy. (Photo courtesy of From the Heart)



Hi! M...[Read More]
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Pit Bull Gets Stuck In Engine Of Truck
May 07, 2008 - 1:46 PM - by johnnyoops
VACAVILLE, Calif. -- A Vacaville, Calif., man found a pit bull stuck in the engine of his truck and chewing through wires Tuesday morning, his family said.

Walter Witthoeft had just woken up and went outside to put power steering fluid in his truck. When he popped the hood, he saw a pair of eyes, heard growling and then noticed a dog wiggling around in his engine.

The dog worked his way up and under the truck the night before and got stuck, Sacramento Station ...[Read More]
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Editorial-Stop Punishing The Wrong Side of The Leash
May 02, 2008 - 10:18 PM - by Purple
Editor:

“They tell you they are evil and only owned by people who deal drugs, only to be violent and hurtful towards people, but pit bull owners know different.”

I am writing this letter in reference to last week’s article in the paper about Scott Nelson and council, and last week’s “question of the week” and to everyone who responded as well.

I am ashamed that our mayor and council had the inconsideration to state that pit bulls, and just pit bulls are drug...[Read More]
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MA-ACO Trying To Give Bylaw Some Bite
May 02, 2008 - 10:15 PM - by Purple
Stoughton - The number of unlicensed pit bulls running loose through Stoughton’s neighborhoods is on the rise and Animal Control Officer Kristin Bousquet is hoping to make some changes; or at least raise some awareness about a potentially dangerous problem.

“We have a lot of unlicensed pit bulls in town,” said Animal Control Officer Kristin Bousquet. “A lot of them are constantly loose.”

Stoughton Town Meeting Representatives will consider whether to restrict ownershi...[Read More]
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AR-Ban on Pit Bulls is Strengthened
May 02, 2008 - 10:10 PM - by Purple
Ban on pit bulls is strengthened

By RICK KRON
Leader staff writer

The Sherwood City Council updated its 20-year ban on pit bulls and other vicious animals Monday night.

The updated ordinance reflects “current standards for responsible pet owner... and provide a level of enforcement capabilities that will betterprotect the health, safety and welfare of our citizens and innocent animals from irresponsible owners.”

The new version ...[Read More]
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Tulsa, OK-Shelter To Review Pit Bull Adoption Policy
May 02, 2008 - 10:06 PM - by Purple
Tulsa shelter to review policy prohibiting pit bull adoptions

Posted: May 2, 2008 09:38 AM EST
ASSOCIATED PRESS

TULSA, Okla. (AP) - Officials at the Tulsa Animal Shelter say they'll review a policy that prohibits adoption of pit bull terriers.
Officials at the shelter don't allow adoption of pit bulls or pit bull mixes to prevent the dogs from being trained to fight.
But a recent state Supreme Court ruling found that a similar policy at an Oklahoma...[Read More]
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NC-Controversy on What to do with Confiscated Dogs
May 02, 2008 - 9:59 PM - by Purple
Controversy on What to do with Confiscated Dogs


Local animal shelters tell us they have too many pit bulls. The dogs are coming in after police busted several alleged dog fighting rings.

Caldwell County has 80 pit bulls, all taken from a property owned by Rockey Sigmon and his wife Jennifer.

About the same time that house was busted up, Gaston County seized six pit bulls from this guy Rico Pagan.
All three face animal c...[Read More]
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» Pit Bull News and Breed Specific Legislation Archive
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FL-Bonita Men Arrested For Dog Fighting
05-02-2008 09:55 PM
0 62 Pit Bulls in the News
Long Island Pit Bull Conference Eyes Troubling Trends
05-02-2008 09:51 PM
0 62 Pit Bulls in the News
Program Aims To Improve Image Of Pit Bulls
05-02-2008 09:08 AM
3 118 Pit Bulls in the News
Awful situation, but will probably usher in BSL in...
05-01-2008 09:28 PM
0 53 Pit Bulls in the News
Update On The Arizona Dog fight Busts :(
05-01-2008 05:53 PM
10 226 Pit Bulls in the News
Man Who used Drill on Pitbull to be Deported
05-01-2008 11:01 AM
9 125 Pit Bulls in the News
More Pos. Press at Fetchdog.com
04-30-2008 04:05 PM
0 61 Pit Bulls in the News
Dog, cock fighting revealed to Kansas cops
04-30-2008 11:31 AM
2 74 Pit Bulls in the News
Gary firefighter convicted on dogfighting charges
04-29-2008 10:26 PM
1 47 Pit Bulls in the News
Pit Bull Shot Baltimore County, MD- Graphic Pictures
04-29-2008 02:45 PM
9 172 Pit Bulls in the News
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