to control dogs on military installations in favor of banning specific breeds. The law was accepted and is being used on Ft. Lewis
Wa. 6- 4 - 02
UPON THE REQUEST OF THE SPONSOR OF HB562 PROVIDED MARYLAND WITH SEVERAL DANGEROUS DOG LAW
and offered our assistance to insure in 2003 legislation is passed to stop irresponsible owners. W.A.F. will be working with the
Judiciary Committee to ensure a favorable vote in 2003
FORMED A "DOGFIGHTING TASK FORCE" TO STOP THE FIGHTING ON THE STREETS
Working with local law enforcement and the Humane Society the task force has been successfull in it's first stage of operation.
ATTEMPTING TO PASS STRONGER PENALTIES
to existing legislation in counties and cities in Washington to stop irresponsible owners.
WAF HAD 17 WASHINGTON STATE REPRESENTATIVES SPONSOR AND SIGN
to amend the existing animal fighting law RCW 16.52.177 "HB 2481". W.A.F. consultants drafted legislation to make it a Felony to
fight dogs in Washington State.
PLACED 17 PIT BULLS AND 7 OTHER MIXED BREEDS
in responsible homes between January and March 2002
CONTACTED BY PIT BULL OWNERS IN WENTZVILLE, MISSOURI
to repeal an existing breed specific ordinance.
ASSISTING DENMARK
to try to repeal the ban on the Pit Bull.
WAF FILED AN AMICUS BRIEF IN THE HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA SUPREME COURT
Pit Bull case on April 18th 2002. Pending outcome
ASSISTING OHIO DOG FANCIERS
and other dog owners in Ohio to amend the states existing dangerous dog law. 6-1-02
ENDORSED HB6635 IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
which prohibits delcLaring a dog dangerous by breed. WAF members were invited to the governors office for the signing of SB 6635.
MAY 28, 2002
WAF filed a complaint against Lucas County Dog Warden Tom Skeldon for animal cruelty with the USDA, the complaint was
forwarded to the Toledo Humane Society for investigation.
PONTIAC MI
After one year and a 500,000,00 dollar lawsuit Pontic repealed their breed ban on the APBT which was passed without public notice.
PONTIAC MI
Dan and Helen Baker won their case against Pontiac for seizing their APBT "Chance" over 200 days ago. The city is fighting over
paying impound fee's!
ALABAMA
The Alabama Supreme Court affirmed the Circuit Court ruling 7/2 in favor of releasing four American Pit Bull Terriers born in
custody. The City of Huntsville claimed that Pit Bulls are genetically dangerous. WAF submitted proof to the Supreme Court that Pit
Bulls are not genetically dangerous. The four young Pit Bulls are spayed and neutered and are doing great. They have been
temperament tested and are not dangerous.
OHIO
WAF reps are hoping to pass through general assmebly more effective legislation than the existing state Dangerous Dog Law
declaring Pit Bulls vicious. Dog fanciers want WAF to file in Federal Court to repeal the law under 955.11. WAF is holding back for
now. On September 9, 2002 WAF began the process to appeal the Breed Specific Legislation in Ohio.
CHENY, KANSAS
WAF consultant Poul Poulsen assisted Michele Miller in stopping BSL.
ASSISTED EBA with research and provided EBA attorney Randy Wagley with due process strategy to prevail in the Arcadia Parish
in Louisiana. The 6th District Court ruled BSL Unconstitutional.
TUKWILLA, WA
The city of Tukwila was planning on attempting to pass breed spcific legislation. Thanks to responsible dog owners from WAF and
other organizations the city has opted for a law that's focus is on irresponsible owners and the behavior of the dog.
