Audette v. Commonwealth, 829 N.E.2d 248, 255 (Mass. 2005). For the purposes of imposing liability under M.G.L.A. c. 140, § 155, the keeper of a dog is one who harbors with…
On 12/27/16, at 7:28pm, I Deputy Warden N. Christian was dispatched to 1492 Blaine Drive on a dog running loose, no known owner. I arrived at the location and exited my vehicle. A male subject from across the street approached me and stated the dog lives at 1494 Blaine Drive. The male subject stated that the dog owner is currently homeless and the house has change ownership. While talking to the male subject I saw a brown and white pit bull running loose in the general area of 1492 and 1494 Blaine Drive.…
Jaylyn Cha #4 Pit Bulls Do you think Pitbulls are vicious or threatening? Apparently many people do. Lately, a ban has been placed, forbidding Pit Bulls to be kept as pets. True, there has been attacks involving them, but not all Pit Bulls are bad. They were once a very respected and admired breed, being the face of America.…
Long Project Argument Essay: Section III Even though Pit bulls could be an issue, both sides could agree that Pit bulls can be dangerous with or without their owners. Pit Bulls could lead to a destructive path or clear one it depends on how the owner is treating them. In both sides they say mix breeds are the ones that are causing the problem, they get pits in trouble. Many people call mix breeds “Pit Bulls”, when they are not a real Pit. Both sides of the argument must agree that Pitbulls need a positive reputation instead of the negative views that the media has spread.…
When the topic of the Pit Bull breed comes up there are two very common opinions made. It might be said that the breed is vicious and dangerous or loving and kind. People have minds of their own, own opinions, especially when it come to this particular topic. Pit Bulls, just like humans, react to whatever kind of environment they are in. “Pit Bulls have great physical and mental characteristics that make them excellent partners for responsible, active, and caring owners (Villaobos)” .…
It is disheartens and irritates numerous individuals when they see a creature protect over-burden with pit bulls. Such has a troubling sight prompts a conspicuous inquiry. Why is the breed so unreasonably spoken to among the derted and surrendered canines of America? The least difficult answer would have to be originate from understanding the issue in setting.…
Judge the Deed Not the Breed What do you think of when you hear Pit Bull?The rapper who has sung songs such as ¨Fireball¨ or the dogs?The dogs being the American Pitbull Terrier, Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier or a combination of these breeds. Well, today we will be talking about the breeds who have gotten a bad reputation over the years. The question is because, of this reputation should Pit Bulls be banned as pets?The simple answer is no and here Now that we know what a Pit Bull is let's talk about dog attacks, injuries and deaths. According to DogsBite.org 392 Americans were killed in the span of twelve years.…
The idea of Pit Bulls being good pets is a controversial topic. Many people have their own opinions on the topic. In my opinion, they make good pets because they are loving, they can protect you, and they have their own personalities. To start with, Pit Bulls are loving. Many people believe that Pit Bulls are hostile, vicious, and dangerous dogs.…
Aggressive Breeds The essay I chose is by Lisa from Howell, Michigan. Site http://thisibelieve.org/essay/139917/. Lisa writes about aggressive breeds of dogs and the pit bull being one of them.…
Most myths regarding pit bulls are based in fear, and almost all of them are proven fallacies. Pit bulls are not the only breed of dog that can have negative, aggressive tendencies based on its upbringing and other circumstances, but certainly an attack on an animal or a person by a pit bull is much more likely to be reported on the news, resulting in the creation of a bad reputation for pit bulls everywhere. Unfortunately, it is this belief that has caused some areas to put out bans on the entire breed. Not until people realize that any animal, even a pit bull, can be a very gentle, kind-hearted partner for life simply by raising the animal in the correct way, will pit bulls finally be rid of the negative and unfair reputation surrounding their…
Don’t Bully My Breed “Don’t bully my breed” is a rallying cry currently being used by animal rights activist to advocate for the end of breed discrimination against Pit Bulls and pit bull types. It is critical to understand what a Pit Bull is and what a pit bull type may be. Pit Bulls are known by two official breed names, the American Pit Bull Terrier or APBT, and as the American Staffordshire Terrier or Amstaff. These dogs are described in the Original Dog Bible as medium build dogs that are slightly longer than tall, wedge shaped head, muscular build and with a deep powerful muzzle. It goes on to say the dogs should range from seventeen to twenty-two inches in height and weigh thirty-five to eighty pounds (Mehus-Roe325-326).…
Next is Wyatt, he’s 12 and is probably one of the most stubborn kids that a person could ever meet. Although being very stubborn, he’s very loving and caring. He also has a huge passion for all kinds of hunting. He has his own coon dog, which he loves a ton. He is always trapping coon and letting them go hoping that his dog will chase them down and tree them.…
Rather than twisting off a cap of a prescription bottle and downing a pill or two with a swig of water, a rather unique form of treatment for mental illnesses is the use of emotional support animals (ESA for short). Contrary to service animals, an emotional support animal is not trained for a specific task other than providing comfort to someone suffering from a mental illness. ESAs have no restrictions on the breed or species of animal and can range from dogs to cats and even reptiles. Emotional support animals are normally the person’s pet before they are registered and therefore are hard to distinguish from other pets. While there is some controversy for the use of emotional support animals, consistent results from research and studies suggests…
Pets The authors, Anna Charlton and Gary Francione, challenged the welfare of pets by questioning their existence due to their rights in the article The Case against Pets. Although people love their pets, the pets are not getting their rights and welfare (Paras. 1-3). Rights are only the protection of interest in which animals have no control over due to the fact that there is an underlying problem that dogs, like most animals, are treated as someone’s property (Paras. 4-6).…
Baldemar Rodriguez Writing 80 Essay 3 Dogs versus Cats At one point of our lives, we all have considered getting a pet; the most popular household pets are cats and dogs. Now some prefer cats and some prefer dogs, others, exotic looking beauties and some like them all! No matter what you’re into, everyone has something that really attracts them to a certain type of animal.…