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Albuquerque Enacts Laws Against Dangerous Dog Owners

Friday, February 04, 2005

The Associated Press reports that the City of Albuquerque, New Mexico today enacted a law that cracks down on owners of dangerous dogs. Specifically, the law:

  • establishes a system for investigating complaints about potentially dangerous dogs and taking action to protect the public


  • A dog could be seized if there is an immediate danger


  • A warning could be issued in other cases, telling a dog owner to improve fencing or take other steps to safeguard the public


  • Irresponsible owners could be prohibited from owning animals in Albuquerque


  • Owners of dogs that are deemed dangerous would be required to have an insurance policy with coverage of at least $100,000.00 for personal injuries or property damage
I don't know how the law defines a "dangerous dog", however. But based on how other local governments throughout the United States have approached this, I think it is based on actual investigations of complaints. Let's hope so. This would be better than what legislators in Ontario propose doing, which is to turn all pit bulls into criminals, even if they've done nothing dangerous.

1 Comments:

  • Dogs should not be put on trial until they have been proven guilty of seriously hurting an individual. Pit Bulls are unfortunately being turned into scapegoats. It is not the breed of dog but how the dog is raised;if a dog is treated wrong or abused it will possibly turn viscous, be it a chihuahua or a pit bull. Responsible ownership is key in rasing a socially healthy and responsible dog.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 2:38 PM, November 14, 2005  

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