Only 2 pit bull owners show up on first day of registrations

[Marty]

Springfield,MO -- Most Springfield pit bull owners are apparently in no rush to register their animals before an Oct. 16 deadline.

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department reported only two owners filed paperwork today, the first day to register pit bulls. At least two have appointments tomorrow.

Ron Boyer, assistant health director with the department, estimated there are 500 pit bulls requiring registration in Springfield.

A Springfield City Council majority approved an ordinance in April requiring all pit bull owners to register their dogs with the city for a $50 annual fee.

Before they can be registered, the dogs must be spayed or neutered, vaccinated for rabies and microchipped. Pit bulls must be leashed and muzzled when in public.

Pit bull owners may make appointments by contacting the health department at 864-1658.

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[Attila]

I wouldn't either. They tried that crap with automatic weapons back whe that crack head clinton was president I wouldn't do that for nothing. Now I don't have to again. I would just move from Springfield never liked that city anyway. If they are going to register dogs and make those sort of requirements then it should be for all dogs or none. Bottome line it is discrimination and people need to play like Jessie Jackson and sing that song. Neuter and Spay! Need to do that to the liberals that made such a retarded law. An act of flat out discrimination.