We are very close......

[GennyB]

Drake, Greta and I have worked closely with Missouri Representative Ron Hicks to get a bill (HB 1811) passed that makes it against the laws to ban specific breeds in the state of Missouri. It has passed the House and moving on to the Senate.
My dogs and I along with other bully breed owners have attended lots of events including one in Jeff City in a effort to teach people they are blaming the wrong end of the leash.
I have my fingers crossed and praying with everything I have that it passes. I am not much of an activist for the most part. I pretty much don't care what people do. I believe that because I don't like something doesn't mean other people don't have the right to do it. I just think it is ridiculous that ban a specific breed of dog when the biggest problem is their owner. I am a responsible owner and want to keep my right to own the breed of my choice.
All of that said, it will be a bitter sweet moment for me if this bill passes. I guess I will just have to think of it as just part of Greta's legacy. Sure would be nice to give her a high five if the bill passes....

 

[MyBuddy]

Nice job! We'll be waiting to hear the news!

 

[Archer]

Drake, Greta and I have worked closely with Missouri Representative Ron Hicks to get a bill (HB 1811) passed that makes it against the laws to ban specific breeds in the state of Missouri. It has passed the House and moving on to the Senate.
My dogs and I along with other bully breed owners have attended lots of events including one in Jeff City in a effort to teach people they are blaming the wrong end of the leash.
I have my fingers crossed and praying with everything I have that it passes. I am not much of an activist for the most part. I pretty much don't care what people do. I believe that because I don't like something doesn't mean other people don't have the right to do it. I just think it is ridiculous that ban a specific breed of dog when the biggest problem is their owner. I am a responsible owner and want to keep my right to own the breed of my choice.
All of that said, it will be a bitter sweet moment for me if this bill passes. I guess I will just have to think of it as just part of Greta's legacy. Sure would be nice to give her a high five if the bill passes....

That's awesome! You are an amazing lady, Genny. Tearing up thinking of Greta and her part in this. I am sure she's looking down on you wagging her tail

 

[GennyB]

This story is making the news big time around here. Last night they interviewed the mayor of Fenton, a small suburb just south of me. They have a pit bull ban and the mayor is all up in arms that this bill will pass cause then it will be bye bye ban. I can't wait to see his reaction if it passes.

You are an amazing lady, Genny.

Not really, I just had the pleasure of driving around 2 awesome dogs, they did the work of winning the hearts of people.

Tearing up thinking of Greta and her part in this. I am sure she's looking down on you wagging her tail

Yep, I can see her standing there in all her happiness like she understands what she did. Well bred or not, she sure was proud to be a doberman.

 

[JanS]

That's great news and hopefully other areas will take notice and follow suit. You are so right about it being all about the owner and not the breed.

 

[GennyB]

Hmm............so people think of me as a big goofy wiggle butt? Guess it could be worse...