Arkansas Dog Group To File Federal Suit Challenging BSL
Dog owners in Arkansas have a new best friend, one that is ready willing and able to take on breed-specific legislation.
The Responsible Owners of Arkansas Dogs, aka "ROAD"s, has announced its intent to mount a legal challenge to a number of breed specific dog ordinances, and will file suit in Federal Court this week.
Roger Schnyer, Chairman of ROADs, says, "Dog owners in Beebe, Jacksonville, and Lonoke Arkansas are having their dogs confiscated, and killed by animal control based solely upon the dog's physical appearance. These owners are under the immediate threat of the loss of their dogs".
The Arkansas anti-BSL challenge, like Denver, will be based on the violations of Constitutional rights, including due process and property rights. Attorneys will seek immediate injunctive relief for plaintiffs who reside in Beebe, Lonoke, and Jacksonville.
"We're fighting for the right responsibly own any dog." Roger Schnyer said.
If you'd like to help (Hint, Hint) fight to overturn Arkansas breed specific dog ordinances, please make your checks payable to:
- Responsible Owners of Arkansas Dogs, Inc
- C/O Arvest Bank
- P.O. Box 57
- Cabot Arkansas 72023
- Or donate by PayPal to cajun9@sbcglobal.net
OK - it's time to make the donuts, dog lovers - Get out there, give money & kick butt! Innocent dogs & innocent dog owners need you!
its easy.. you can use paypal.. they REALLY need our help Roger is a great guy who owns.. a "pit bull?.. nope a Chihuahua..but his heart and mind are in the right place... and he is dealing with a lot of fear mongering rednecks..so any donation will be well used
Posted by: bestuvall | September 19, 2007 at 03:32 PM
It's so good to see that someone is finally standing up. This trend needs to catch on everywhere!
Posted by: Mary E. Kagiannis | September 19, 2007 at 09:41 AM