WTVM.com and WTVM News Leader 9, Columbus, GA | Pit Bull Ban Bill Sparks Outrage by Dog Owners
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Some Georgia lawmakers believe pit bulls are just too dangerous. A pit bill attacked and killed a Lanett, Alabama woman two weeks ago. The owner of the animal is now facing manslaughter charges.
It's incidents like this, which brought about House Bill # 78. If passed, it would ban pit bulls and any pit bull mix in Georgia.
Some dog owners say they are outraged by this proposal.
“It is not right to ban a breed,” said Susan Horton, owner of three pit bulls. “I think it is right to enforce the current laws.”
If passed, current owners would be able to keep their dogs, but they would also have to follow some new rules.
Dogs would have to wear muzzles when taken out and get neutered.
"It is wrong. How can politicians ban a breed,” said Gail Turner, owner of three pit bulls. “I am against it because I think pit bulls are wonderful pets. It should be the owners that should be held accountable for any violent behavior.”
Lawmakers will be holding public hearings in the state capitol before any decisions are made.
City officials in Lannett, where the fatal dog attack happened, said they are not looking to ban certain breeds but hope to make owners more responsible for their pets.
Kristi Angevine, WTVM, Newsleader Nine, kangevine@wtvm.com
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