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I have heard that Florida passed a law that states no more cities or counties can ban specific breeds anymore. Supposedly they can only make laws stating against aggressive dogs. I know Dade county has a ban and it was grandfathered in if this is true. Does anyone know if this is true or how i can find out? I have a pitbull and am just wondering if one day I might have to move because of a ban.  :'(Thanks in advance for your help.   

Hello Everyone,

My name is Shell, I am the proud Partner of a Beautiful Female Saint Bernard named " Butterfly".
 We named her that because she has a pattern on her back in the shape of a large Butterfly.... The name also became very fitting of her once she grew up...She is almost 4 years old.

I am new here to this Forum.... Actually owning a computer is new to me as well, so i am not so sure of the etiquet in joining into a Forum... I hope you do not mind me starting off my first Post the way i am.

 I was very excited to see there was a place where people spoke about loving their dogs, and people who have Saint Bernards...I do not know any one who has had a Saint before, There is so much about her i would Love to share with someone who may appreciate it.

 Although Butterfly is very Special, and people are always drawn to the way she carries herself. She is very Graceful, Yet very strong at the same time.

 Besides having Butterfly, I am also a Mother of 3 children.. 12,3,2... Butterfly is like having 2 Mama's in the house. She is always keeping a close eye on the Children.

A few months ago my 2 year old Daughter had a Seizure.... Butterfly Must have known it was gooing to happen, Because she stood in front of her with her tail pointing Staight out, And letting out a Bark i have never heard before, At that point my daughter started to Sieze..... When my Baby girl came home from the Hospital Butterfly layed beside her for 2 weeks Untill she knew that she was Ok.

My Baby Girl Jojo will sit infront of Butterfly and sing Twinkle Twinkle little star to her.... They have a very sweet Bond... Her Bonds with my Children seem to Mimic the same way i am Bonded with them.... Each Child is different, and they are all treated a little bit different in their own kind of way....It is very Sweet to watch... It is one of those things that can make a Woman feel very proud of her life.

A few weeks ago a Pitbull ran into our yard when my Children, Butterfly and myself were outside... The Pitbull Charged after My Son who is 3 years old, It looked as if the PitBull was chasing Prey.Butterfly Charged after this Dog right before he grabbed my Son.... She fought with him in the yard... It was a Very vicious fight... My oldest Daughter grabbed the little children and ran in the house....Butte rfly hurt the Dog, and sent it yelping out of our Yard. She chased him to make sure he was leaving this Yard.She patrolled the Yard for a few minutes to make sure it was safe, Then she came up the porch steps without a scatch on her... She came in the house as if she was comforting the Children. It took me a little bit to register what had happened... I was so shakin that this dog could have attacked my Son, and Worried that My Dog had just got in a fight with a Pitbull.... But when I calmed down i was amazed by the Loyalty of Butterfly.... She had saved my Son, She protected my Family.

 To see the Kind of Power she had, When she is such a Loving Dog... Her instinct is that of a Mother, Without even being a Mother herself..... She is truely an amazing Dog... She is My Partner, and i am very Grateful to know her... I admire her.......

Thankyou to whom ever has read this... I felt by writing this about Butterfly was a good way for me to Honor her... She may not be aware of how i feel about her, But then again i think she is ... I justed wanted to be able to share my Story of my Very Special Saint Butterfly... I look forward to sharing more of them in the Future.

Kind, regards to you all
Shell    

That is a great story!!! Kudos Butterfly. Thank you for sharing your story and i am very happy for that all turned out all right!!!

LMAOROTF That was great!!!

Way overdue, but thanks for the advice.  We did find a cute little girl, Daisy.  We think she's a weimaraner/pittbull mix. 

We really love her.  Unfortunately we are now looking for a new home for her.  About 2 weeks after we had her she attacked Casper.  She has since attacked him 5 times.  They are pretty ugle fights, and I am afraid one day I won't be able to break them up.  Her triggers are food - not dog food just people food, and when she's on lease.

We found that if she't not on a lease (and no food around) she is great with other dogs.  Loves them.  If she's on a leash we just never know if she'll be nice or turn into Kujo.  Anytime I have food,the dogs have to be outside.  The problem is, I can't constantly worry each time I come in with groceries, or go to the kitchen for a snack.

She is great with people! (half the time she's great with dogs) and really good with little kids.  She's a lover, always licking, and wagging her tail.  She loves playing ball.  She sits, stay, comes anytime you call her, always anxious to please.  We think she needs a single dog home.

Anyway, if anyone has any advice to solve her issues, or find a good home, let me know.  I refuse to take her to a shelter, so she's with us until we figure it out.

I am sorry about your problems. I want you to know that what the other person said is not entirely true. Not all pit owners have to seperate and rotate. My dog was raised with another dog and is noway food aggressive. Its all in how you raise them. Though alot of people crate their pits while theyre gone simply because when pits fight most of the time they wont stop. The most important thing is i would try to get a puppy for reasons like daisy. Especially if you get another pit. you never know what happened to them before. good luck!!!

lmao np.  true, BUT, i've found it really upsets tummys easily.  you can add omega 3 to their food (salmon oil is the BEST, but canola oil or "fish oil" also helps it).  you can buy it at drug stores and maybe wal mart, for fairly cheap.  i got a 240 (i think) count for $10.

Thanks so much for your help! 

Anyone here own any pitbulls? 

I have a 5 month old female purebred pitbull.

http://www.chloethepitbull.com/

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On the evening of February 8th, I was shopping at the Huntington Beach Walmart with my Service Dog (Chloe) and daughter for approx 1/2 hour. Chloe was extremely well behaved.  The Customer Service Manager approached us and asked us to leave because “there are children in the store and we can't have a vicious breed in here.” I was stunned and went over Chloe's training, that she was an Ambassador for her breed, and emphasized what she was asking me to do was illegal according to 1990 American Disability Act 1990.  The Walmart Customer Service Manager said that she represented the Store Manager's position as well, and she still did not feel comfortable with the dog in the store and asked us to leave. I again emphasized what she was asking was illegal and to carefully consider what she was asking me.  She again asked if we could go, and then when I pressed her for it in writing, she said to finish my shopping quickly and not to linger.  I told her I wanted to talk to the Store Manager and followed her upfront.  After checking out, I asked her when he was coming - she said he look for us and is now busy. She confirmed it was his decision also and they just got off the phone. I said I would wait and to call him again, she said it would be a while and to go because “it won't matter.”
 
I left and called our OC HUGS Service Dog president. and then called the Store Manager with her conferenced in.  I first confirmed his position that he wanted us to go because of our Service Dog's breed and he said and elaborated his prejudice opinions, stating they were an 'unstable and vicious' breed and banned from different cities. He said he was aware of the Service Dogs and their rights, but he had never seen a Pitbull Service Dog in his 20 years.  He also emphasized that it was our responsibility to educate the public and we shared that is what are trying to do starting with him.  He was closed minded in his opinions, rude and insensitive, and finally apologized when pressed for one.  The incident is still on record and should have never happened.
 
We went back to the store two days later as we informed them that we would and approx 6 to 8 employees approached us stating that there was a big meeting and they couldn't believe it was blown out of portion.  One employee even asked "did you break her of her craziness?" and then went on to say how he heard how the breed had a 'crazy' gene that made them go crazy and hurt people --- UGH!!!  I was as polite as possible and informed him about the temperment test and the difference between human aggression and dog aggression, along with socialization and training, etc...

There is a petition you can sign.  I am officially boycotting WalMart.


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This is sad and disgraceful!!
I would love to sign this petition as I am a Pitbull owner and lover and also try to do as much educating as possible. Yet I can't find the link. Please email me with it if possible. Thank you!! 

i didn't look at the date on the article, so i don't know how old it is.  the breed restrictions that are going on lately (at pet parks, doggy daycares, etc) are getting out of hand lately though, IMO, it should be done on a dog by dog basis.

AMEN!!!