Colorado names shelter dogs as official state pet

Also, signed into law is that all police officers are to undergo training in dog behavior and handling to avoid unnecessary dog deaths.

I knew Colorado was awesome.

Nice!

does that training also include how to handle pitbulls. and how to tell what they look like.

not wanting to be negative cause that is a good law being past there now but what happened with denver and the pitbulls is just sad

I live here and had no idea about the state shelter dog... I did hear about the cop training and am happy for it but have not read the law yet to see what its all about.we have been really pissed off here with all the dog shootings, something had to be done.

kodaandme2012 wrote:

does that training also include how to handle pitbulls. and how to tell what they look like.

not wanting to be negative cause that is a good law being past there now but what happened with denver and the pitbulls is just sad

Couldn't agree more. I feel so bad for all of those poor pitties.

Off topic, but if you haven't seen Beyond the Myth, I highly suggest it. Breaks down what happened and continues to happen and is an amazing documentary all around.

i might have to look for that documentary.

the state dog is now the shelter dog, so i figured it would probably make people think about rescueing dogs now more than buying from breeders, and the pits really need rescued

Denver will also be enforcing the off leash law starting June 1st with fines.
1st offense - $80
2nd - $150
3rd - $300

those are some big fines, what constitutes off leash

like if they get out and captured by pound does that mean you have pound fees and off leash fees?

I believe if anyone reports a person, or if you get caught (not sure by who) you will be fined. My guess is by the city and county...