Denver Update!

[Zoe]

here is newer stuff:
LeeAnn O'Reilly RN,PBMH
Pres.Dog Legislation Council of Canada
http://www.doglegislationcouncilcanada.org (http://www.doglegislationcouncilcanada.org/)

"For the love of dog and man,we stand as one.We are the DLCC."

Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2005 8:32 PM
Subject: [DLCCmembers] Denver, CO: E-mail Campaign to Repeal Pitbull Ban-- PLEASE
WRITE!


PERMISSION TO CROSSPOST widely! This issue has no boundaries.

PLEASE WRITE TODAY to HELP the PITBULLS in Denver, CO!! It's time to
fight for them NOW!

May 10 article, "Pit Bull Roundup Begins in Denver":
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/local/article/0,1299,DRMN_15_376 (http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/local/article/0,1299,DRMN_15_376)
5660,00.html


1) WRITE TO THESE FOLKS

City Council Members, Mayor, Governor, and Dept. of Environmental
Health



rick.garcia@ci.denver.co.us (rick.garcia@ci.denver.co.us), jeanne.faatz@ci.denver.co.us (jeanne.faatz@ci.denver.co.us),
rosemary.rodriguez@ci.denver.co.us (rosemary.rodriguez@ci.denver.co.us), peggy.lehmann@ci.denver.co.us (peggy.lehmann@ci.denver.co.us),
marcia.johnson@ci.denver.co.us (marcia.johnson@ci.denver.co.us), charlie.brown@ci.denver.co.us (charlie.brown@ci.denver.co.us),
kathleen.mackenzie@ci.denver.co.us (kathleen.mackenzie@ci.denver.co.us), elbra.wedgeworth@ci.denver.co.us (elbra.wedgeworth@ci.denver.co.us),
judy.montero@ci.denver.co.us (judy.montero@ci.denver.co.us), jeanne.robb@ci.denver.co.us (jeanne.robb@ci.denver.co.us),
michael.hancock@ci.denver.co.us (michael.hancock@ci.denver.co.us), carol.boigon@ci.denver.co.us (carol.boigon@ci.denver.co.us),
linkhartatlarge@ci.denver.co.us (linkhartatlarge@ci.denver.co.us), dencc@ci.denver.co.us (dencc@ci.denver.co.us),
shelley.smith@ci.denver.co.us (shelley.smith@ci.denver.co.us), MileHighMayor@ci.denver.co.us (MileHighMayor@ci.denver.co.us),
governorowens@state.co.us (governorowens@state.co.us), admincomments@ci.denver.co.us (admincomments@ci.denver.co.us)



-- To call and voice your opinion, the administration's number is
(720) 865-9534.



-- Their website is:
http://www.denvergov.org/jump_elected_officials.asp (http://www.denvergov.org/jump_elected_officials.asp)



2) WHO NEEDS TO WRITE

-- It is IMPERATIVE that they hear from as many people in Denver
against the ban as possible.



-- Although the City Council only wants to hear from people in
Denver, it doesn't hurt for them to get a national outcry!



3) YOUR MESSAGE

-- YES, it's OUTRAGEOUS and BARBARIC that this IS happening, but ONLY
POLITE, yet DIRECT, e-mails will be heeded.



-- I think it's OK to express emotion, but NOT in a condescending way
(no name calling or nastiness). For example, I don't think there's
anything wrong with: "I am writing to express my outrage (or concern)
over the recent enactment of the ban on pitbulls in Denver, CO, and
am requesting that you repeal the ban immediately before anymore
innocent dogs get killed, while respectable owners and kids cry
themselves to sleep. I have had known many great pitbulls and have
shared terrific experiences with them, and I am absolutely sickened
that the dogs and their responsible owners, instead of the heinous
criminals, are the ones to suffer. They have suffered enough." PLEASE
PUT IN YOUR OWN WORDS.



-- I think folks should be telling loving stories about pits they
know; how unfair it is for the dogs to be biased against when all
they want to do is to please and love humans; that it's the criminals
that should be punished, not the breed; etc.



4) FACTS ABOUT THIS BAN:

The ban was enforced for many years. Originally, existing pit bulls
were grandfathered in, but after that initial group, any additional
pits were banned and were picked up. The state legislature tried to
prohibit breed-specific bans, and the case went to court for about
one year. During the past year, Animal Control did not enforce it.
Once the city of Denver won the case, however, the city resumed
enforcement, giving owners one month's notice. The notice period was
over May 9.



5) AMMUNITION FOR THE PITBULLS' PLIGHT

Here are some articles to add to your message to show pitbull abuse
and heroism, plus a video on dogfighting. I'm sure you all have more
to add.



VIDEO: http://www.pitbullproblem.tk/ (http://www.pitbullproblem.tk/) -- This is superb! And so, so
tragic! (NOTE: Takes a minute for the screen to pop up)



Pitbull Owner Convicted of Animal Cruelty

http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm? (http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?)
newsid=14431656&BRD=1697&PAG=461&dept_id=44551&rfi=6



Gypsy's Story: A Pitbull Ravaged Beyond Recognition

Original story:
http://www.tricountyanimalrescue.net/coinsforcritters.aspx (http://www.tricountyanimalrescue.net/coinsforcritters.aspx)

Leg amputation story and upate:
http://www.tricountyanimalrescue.net/gypsy.aspx (http://www.tricountyanimalrescue.net/gypsy.aspx)

http://www.tricountyanimalrescue.net/gypsymain.aspx (http://www.tricountyanimalrescue.net/gypsymain.aspx)

Recovery photos after surgery:
http://www.tricountyanimalrescue.net/hushpuppy.aspx (http://www.tricountyanimalrescue.net/hushpuppy.aspx)

Gypsy with the staff:
http://www.tricountyanimalrescue.net/gypsyangel.aspx (http://www.tricountyanimalrescue.net/gypsyangel.aspx)

With foster mom:
http://www.tricountyanimalrescue.net/gypsyrecovering.aspx (http://www.tricountyanimalrescue.net/gypsyrecovering.aspx)

Outpouring of support and public outreach efforts:
http://www.tricountyanimalrescue.net/gypsymain.aspx (http://www.tricountyanimalrescue.net/gypsymain.aspx)



Beaten Dog Found In Indiana Dumpster

http://cbs2chicago.com/topstories/local_story_081170241. html (http://cbs2chicago.com/topstories/local_story_081170241.html) -- There
is a photo album in the link, too



Heroic Pit Bulls Save Woman From Attack

OMAHA, Neb. -- "A couple of pit bulls are being hailed as canine
heroes." (AP article cannot be retrieved)

[Zoe]

Please crosspost this far and wide everyone:

From: bslworkshop@yahoogroups.com (bslworkshop@yahoogroups.com)
[bslworkshop@yahoogroups.com] On
> Behalf Of jan cooper
> Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2005 1:17 AM
> To: bslworkshop@yahoogroups.com (bslworkshop@yahoogroups.com)
> Subject: [bslworkshop] ALERT: Denver, CO
>
>
> I am seeking out ANYONE that lives in or around Denver to contact me
> ASAP...privately.
> Please include your phone number and a good time to call you Pacific
time.
>
> I am seeking any person that cares about what is happening in Denver and
> willing to partake in an upcoming public event.
> I would personally like to hear from local Rottweiler folks as I
know there
> are a LOT OF YOU from that area!
>
> Many ask over and over again...what can I do...well I am prepared to
give a
> 'heads up' to anyone that lives in the lovely Mile High City.. .
> Now is the time to join in a carefully planned united action....PLEASE
> CONTACT ME FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ONLY IF YOU LIVE IN THE AREA.
> I will announce more information for the general public later this
week, but
> we really need DENVER area folks NOW!!!!
>
> Please forward this note to whomever/wherever you feel might might
respond.
>
>
>
>
> jan cooper jan4rott@r...
> http://www.rott-n-chatter.com (http://www.rott-n-chatter.com/) Home of poetry, K-9 Sulkys, BSL info,




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Date: Tue, 17 May 2005 13:54:32 -0000
From: "gbacf2005" <gbacf2005@yahoo.com>
Subject: DENVER COLORADO

Forward this email to all lists:


Everyone reading this please use the advantage of the internet to
rally support in Colorado for Denver residents fighting to repeal
Denvers breed ban.

A peacefull rally has been scheduled for May 23 2005 to ask the Denver
City Council to allow APBT owners and other concerned Denver residents
to be heard. If you know anyone, or no someone who knows someone that
lives in Colorado have them contact Sonja at 303 388 8895.

A citizens group has been formed in Denver to fight the breed ban, it
will be receiving support from several movie stars who own Pit Bulls,
there will be a segment on Celeberty Justice that will run within the
next two weeks in Denver addressing Denvers breed ban.

A petition has been circulating and gaining support, group members are
making an attempt to meet with city council members this week before
the rally takes place.

We ask everyone to keep the heat on Denver and write letter after
letter via email, or fax, calls are ok.

Keep writing letters !!!!!! you can find all the email, fax addresses
and phone numbers on the Denver City Website.

"United We Stand, Divided We Fall"

Sincerely,
Glen Bui
American Canine Foundation
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[jawbones]

well i'm glad they posted this one!