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WV-Ceredo; Pit Bull Ban Debated in Ceredo (proposal to repeal)

Vicki

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Pit Bull Ban Debated in Ceredo

A current ban of pit bull terriers in Ceredo is up for debate, and even City Council discussed the issue Monday evening.

Posted: 10:59 PM Oct 5, 2009
Reporter: Dave Benton
Email Address: dave.benton@wsaz.com

CEREDO, W.Va. (WSAZ) — A current ban of pit bull terriers in Ceredo is up for debate, and even City Council discussed the issue Monday evening.

Some pit bull owners want the law changed changed in one town where their pooches are now banned. Resident Steve Hardwick said his pit bull is a part of the family.

“It’s not right,†he said. “It’s like taking away my son.â€

Hardwick received a citation to get rid of his dog. According to the law, pit bull terriers and other vicious dogs are banned from living within Ceredo’s city limit.

There’s a petition with more than 70 signatures, hoping Council will change the law. That’s why pit bull owners and those who support them packed city hall to send a strong message to Council and Ceredo Police.

Sue Brown with Little Victories would like to see the law changed, forcing owners to muzzle their dogs or have secure shelters for them.

Council members tabled the issue Monday, saying they want to study the pit bull breed and meet with Brown before making a decision about the issue.

Pit Bull Ban Debated in Ceredo

Contact information for Ceredo city officials:
Main and B Streets, Ceredo, WV 25507-0691
304-453-1041
Fax: 304-453-4675

City Council members: Joe Ratcliff, Steve Diamond, Dennis Adkins, Jim Billups, Robert Leslie, Otis Adkins (Mayor), Stanley Fink (Recorder)

Next city council meeting: November 2, 7:30 PM
Town Council Meetings are 1st Monday of the Month, 7:30 pm

There is a video with slightly more at the original link

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