This is a story about two dogs. Both are greatly loved by the same family. Both happen to be Pit Bull mixes. And both have been deeply affected by breed-specific legislation’s dirty little secret. What Is Breed-Specific Legislation? According to the website StopBSL.org, breed-specific legislation (BSL) is “A law that bans or restricts certain types […]
The Political Minefield of Animal Advocacy
Cruelty can’t stand the spotlight. ~ Gretchen Wyler Animal advocacy seems to be a topic that just naturally generates debate. From special-interest groups, to lawmakers, to family conversations around the dinner table, a concept that should be fairly straightforward (preventing cruelty to animals) has somehow become psychologically loaded. A great..big..minefield. It’s for this reason many […]