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Problems with newly passed pit bull ban
(Youngstown, Ohio)
The Vindicator (Vindy.com)
Youngstown recently passed a law that bans the ownership of new pit bulls,
supposedly effective this past Saturday. The law also puts new restrictions
on existing pit bulls. City officials say there are huge problems with pit
bulls, including organized dogfighting and attacks by the dogs, that led to
the legislation.
Dog owners throughout the country have called Youngstown city officials to
complain about the breed-specific ban.
Law-abiding city residents who own pit bulls are also upset that they are
being punished because of the criminal behavior of others.
On top of the complaints, the city is having a hard time getting on the same
page with Mahoning County officials.
The city had expected the county dog warden to enforce the pit bull
legislation when it took effect almost a week ago. But so far the dog warden
isn't doing that despite assurances from county commissioners that the
matter would be resolved quickly.
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