Event Title
Panel 3B: Pit-Bulls: Attitudes and Laws in a New Age
Start Date
13-9-2014 1:40 PM
End Date
13-9-2014 2:40 PM
Description
Donna Reynolds will discuss current trends in breed specific legislation that directly impact the ownership and treatment of dogs described as ‘pit bulls.' While the media continues to confuse and confound the public’s understanding of dogs and dog behavior, companion animal advocates continue to make steady progress on curbing laws that seek to target responsible dog owners in California.
Donna is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Bad Rap, a nationally recognized pit bull rescue organization and informational tool for pit bull owners and advocates.Donna is an executive member of SAWA (Society of Animal Welfare Administrators), NACA (National Animal Control Association), and serves on the Victims of Cruelty Working Group committee. Additionally, Donna directs and facilitates numerous projects that fulfill Bad Rap’s mission to "Secure the future of the American Pit Bull Terrier as a cherished family companion." Donna participated in evaluating the Vick dogs in 2007, then provided federal authorities with disposition recommendations and rescue support in what is being called "the largest dog fighting bust in U.S. history" in the summer of 2009.
Panel 3B: Pit-Bulls: Attitudes and Laws in a New Age
Donna Reynolds will discuss current trends in breed specific legislation that directly impact the ownership and treatment of dogs described as ‘pit bulls.' While the media continues to confuse and confound the public’s understanding of dogs and dog behavior, companion animal advocates continue to make steady progress on curbing laws that seek to target responsible dog owners in California.
Donna is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Bad Rap, a nationally recognized pit bull rescue organization and informational tool for pit bull owners and advocates.Donna is an executive member of SAWA (Society of Animal Welfare Administrators), NACA (National Animal Control Association), and serves on the Victims of Cruelty Working Group committee. Additionally, Donna directs and facilitates numerous projects that fulfill Bad Rap’s mission to "Secure the future of the American Pit Bull Terrier as a cherished family companion." Donna participated in evaluating the Vick dogs in 2007, then provided federal authorities with disposition recommendations and rescue support in what is being called "the largest dog fighting bust in U.S. history" in the summer of 2009.