Protestors took to the streets Saturday morning asking for the city of Winnipeg to end its ban on breed-specific legislation when it comes to pit bull.
“We’re doing a rally just to build education and awareness about BSL and how it affects Winnipeg,” said Ashley Reid, rally organizer.
The group of up to 30 protestors met at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, and then proceeded to march to Union Station with signs calling for an end to the 26-year ban.
“We believe in equality for all dogs,” Reid added. “Winnipeg can be a peaceful place by being breed neutral and having responsible pet ownership bylaws properly enforced.”
The City of Winnipeg said it has no plans to change its stance on pit bulls.
“That's not to say there's wouldn't be some good pet owners when it comes to this breed, but when you have a lot irresponsible pet owners unfortunately these dogs end up having some brutal attacks on people,” Leland Gordon, with the city’s animal services agency, said in a CTV interview on June 20.
The city explained prior to the ban several people were badly injured.
Since the ban in June 1990, it says attacks have significantly decreased.
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