Breed-Specific Legislation Information

The following is a link to an article regarding the mayor's proposal for dealin with dangerous dogs

http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=2798&u_sid=10407069

The following are links to position statements related to breed-specific bans from various national organizations, including the ASPCA, HSUS, AKC and more.

http://stopbsl.com/bslposition.htm

Article including Nebraska Humane Society position on pit bull ban
http://marketplace.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=2798&u_sid=10338944

State specific statistics on fatal dog bites - National Canine Research Council
http://www.nationalcanineresearchcouncil.com/

American Temperament Testing Association statistics
http://www.atts.org/

General breed-specific ban information
http://www.animalfarmfoundation.org/

Information about why dogs bite
http://www.mypetnanny.info/Page_Information/Pet_Tips/Training%20Tips/dog_bites_reasons.htm