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New Package of Michigan Bills Would Bar Local Governments from Regulating Dangerous Breed Dogs – an Affront to Michigan Victims of Dog Attacks

On Tuesday September 26, 2023, a package of preemption bills was introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives. HB 5039, 5040 and 5041 would prevent local units of government in counties, cities, townships and villages from enacting or enforcing and Breed Safety Legislation or BSL. They have been referred to the Agriculture Committee for review. …

Michigan Tribute to Victims of Dangerous Dogs

** UPDATE ** Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Michigan Tribute to Victims of Dangerous Dogs will be moved to a ZOOM format that will be released on October 25, 2023, during National Pit Bull VICTIM Awareness Month. We will NOT be at the Capitol in Lansing. We plan to reschedule an event at …

Grosse Pointe Shores, MI Enacts Pit Bull BAN!

At the September 19th public meeting, Grosse Pointe Shores City Council voted 4-3 to enact a ban on pit Bulls. The decision came to a vote after council was informed of a horrific attack in June on a beloved pet dog, Maddie. Her owners were bitten trying to save their dog. Maddie’s injuries resulted in …

No Justice for Pit Bull Mauling Victim Emma Hernandez After “Not Guilty” Jury Verdict in Detroit

A Wayne County jury found killer pit bull owner, Pierre Cleveland, not guilty of all charges after a six day trial. His dogs fatally mauled Emma Hernandez to death in August of 2019, The Detroit News reported. Cleveland was charged with second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter and possession of a dangerous animal causing death. Emma Hernandez, …

Pit Bull Concerns in White Lake Township, MI Could Lead to New Public Safety Ordinance and …More of the Story

Sarah Bazinet was walking her Golden Retriever, Marley, in February 2023, when three pit bulls got through their fence and two of them attacked Bazinet’s dog. Marley survived but sustained serious injuries. The attack traumatized Sarah and prompted her to voice her concerns about dangerous dogs at the public Township Board meeting on May 16, …

WHAT Will It Take to FIX Detroit’s Pit Bull Problem?

With a growing list of children, adults and many beloved pets being attacked, mutilated and fatally mauled, it’s abundantly clear that Detroit has a serious Pit Bull problem. When will it stop? On April 4, 2023, Daniel Bonacorsi, a 58 year old man from Plymouth, was working in Detroit for the Army Corps of Engineers. …

Happy New Year Michigan! We defeated Michigan HB 4035 and other Dangerous Bills across the U.S.A.!

Michigan preemption bill, HB 4035, was written by out of state pit bull lobbyists from Best Friends Animal Society. This bill would have stripped the authority of local units of government to enact or enforce local safety laws pertaining to pit bull type dogs. The bill passed the Michigan House in an 88-13 vote. The …

Fatal Pit Bull Attack Victim’s Mom Calls for New Law in Michigan.

Benjamin Cobb, age 4, was killed in October 2019 by a violent pit bull that his mother brought home to help out a friend. Brandi Halterman had asked the owner if the dog was safe around children. The pit bull owner did not disclose that the dog had previously showed signs of aggression and had …

It’s National Pit Bull VICTIM Awareness Day! Please Join Us.

MUST WATCH! Please join us on National Pit Bull Victim Awareness Day, October 26, 2020. Responsible Citizens for Public Safety presents a Zoom Panel discussion with renowned public safety advocates: Mia Johnson, of NationalPitBullVictimAwareness.org, and Colleen Lynn, founder of DogsBite.org. Important issues for the public and for victims of pit bull attacks are discussed in …

Preemption HB 4035 Moves to the Senate Committee on Local Government

After passing the Michigan House of Representatives in an 88-13 vote on Tuesday, October 13, HB 4035 has been sent to the Senate Committee on Local Government. No hearing date has been set. Please call, write and send a fax to the Committee and request that the Committee OPPOSES HB 4035. This bill would prohibit …