Breed Restrictions

States with Legislation that Restricts Dogs Seized in Dogfighting Cases
Legislation in seven states currently restricts dogs seized in dogfighting cases, stigmatizing them as damaged and unadoptable and denying them an opportunity to prove otherwise....Read More
Happy dog leashed, but inside
Get the help you need finding pet-friendly rental apartments and houses....Read More
Person hugging a happy brown pit bull terrier
In 2016, when Best Friends announced the goal to lead the country to no-kill by 2025, one of th...Read More
Pit Bull Terrier mix
Breed-specific laws fail to protect public safety, lead to costly litigation and may violate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)....Read More
Group of pit-bull-terrier-type dogs on a lake
According to a survey commissioned by Best Friends Animal Society, 84 percent of Americans believe citizens should be allowed to have any breed of dog they choose....Read More
Friendly gray and white pit bull dog smiling
We all want safe and humane communities. Scientific studies have proven that pit bull terriers are just as safe and gentle as any other dog....Read More
Pit-bull-terrier-type dog and cat snuggling together in a bed
A few cities and communities may propose outdated breed-specific legislation (BSL), also known as breed restrictions, out of misinformation regarding the issue of dangerous...Read More