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Thank You, Overland Park! City Council Unanimously Ends Pit Bull Ban

Laura Goldman, September 21, 2021August 24, 2022

The City Council of Overland Park, Kansas, voted unanimously to stop punishing certain dogs based solely on the breed(s) they happen to be.

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insurance companies blacklist pit bulls and other breeds

Insurance Companies Need to Stop Being ‘Breedist’

Laura Goldman, July 20, 2021

Most major U.S. insurance companies refuse to provide coverage to the owners of dog breeds they’ve decided are “dangerous.”

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15 Fascinating Facts About Sgt. Stubby, the Most Decorated US Military Dog

Laura Goldman, April 12, 2018August 24, 2022

Here are some interesting facts about brave Sgt. Stubby, who was believed to be a Pit Bull mix and was the most decorated military dog in U.S. history.

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Grrr: NYC Luxury Co-op Requires DNA Tests to Determine Banned Breeds

Laura Goldman, June 16, 2015August 24, 2022

An Upper West Side tower that bans 27 (!) breeds has a new policy that requires veterinarians to confirm the pedigree of canine tenants. Some mutts may require DNA tests.

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Jamie Kraczkowski and hero pit bull Isis

Thanks to Hero Pit Bull, Michigan Town Ends Breed Ban

Laura Goldman, May 15, 2015August 24, 2022

The heroic actions of a Pit Bull named Isis inspired city officials in Hazel Park, Mich., to repeal its breed ban.