PA SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS
Hello Bully
Furkid Rescue
Good Dog! Behavior Training
Home Sweet Home Animal Rescue
Akin Family Dog Training
Damon's Den Doberman Rescue
Pawsitive Reactions, LLC

Want to join us in the fight against BSL in
PA? Email us at paabsl@yahoo.com and
we will be happy to add a link to your
organization and put you on our mailing list.

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LEARN MORE ABOUT BSL
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ORGANIZATIONS AGAINST BSL
National Animal Control Association
Association of Pet Dog Trainers
American Kennel Club
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
American Veterinary Medical Association
National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors
Canadian Kennel Club
National Animal Interest Alliance
American Animal Hospital Association
International Association of Animal Behavior
Consultants
California Veterinary Medical Association
Colorado Veterinary Medical Association
Texas Veterinary Medical Association
Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association
Chicago Veterinary Medical Association
American Humane
Maryland Veterinary Medical Association
New York State Veterinary Medical Association
American Temperament Test Society
American Dog Owner’s Association
American Canine Federation
International Association of Canine Professionals
International Association of Animal Behavior
Counsultants
OUR MISSION
PAABSL is an alliance of animal advocates, welfare agencies, rescues and other
animal related organizations who are against breed specific legislation in the
state of Pennsylvania.

Breed Specific Legislation refers to laws and ordinances that judge dogs based
on appearance or breed, not actions, behavior or temperament. BSL is costly,
ineffective and unconstitutional. Those in favor of BSL seek to tread on your
RIGHTS to own the breed of dog of your choice.

CURRENT PENNSYLVANIA LAWS
Our current state laws protect us from BSL. The following statement can be found
on page 33 of Pennsylvania's Dog Law "Local ordinances.-- Those provisions of
local ordinances relating to dangerous dogs are hereby abrogated. A local
ordinance otherwise dealing with dogs may not prohibit or otherwise limit a
specific breed of dog."

NEWS
The city of Clairton PA has passed the following ordinance which requires
owners of "Staffordshire terriers, American pit bulls, pit bulls and Rottweilers:
*Fill out an "Application for Licensing of Dangerous Domestic Animals
(accompanied with a non refundable fee of $50 per animal, per year.)
*Confine animal in a secure building or enclosure.
*Any dog outdoors must have a 6 foot fence with a roof (which also requires
approval from the "Code Enforcement Officer"
*Post warning signs on all entrances and exits to the property.
*Securely leash and muzzle dogs at all time in public.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE ORDINANCE AND APPLICATION

It is the understanding of PAABSL that Pennsylvania state laws trump local
ordinances as stated above. We are currently looking for legal professionals to
assist us with information that supports this. Please email paabsl@yahoo.com if
you can help. Thank you.
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