There’s some hope on the horizon for those who are concerned
about the impact a recent court ruling declaring all pit bulls inherently
dangerous could have on Maryland landlords and pit bull owners.
Maryland lawmakers have announced their intention to create
a 10-member task force to study the court decision and make recommendations to
the General Assembly on potential legislation to address the ruling.
Also, the Baltimore Sun
has reported that an attorney representing the Towson landlord named in the
Tracey v. Solesky case, which spurred the court ruling, has filed a motion forreconsideration, asking the court to re-examine the evidence that led to the
decision.
"Untold numbers of dog owners in Maryland are now being
told to abandon their pets or leave their homes," the motion says.
"They have been given no hearing, no notice, no opportunity to participate
in a democratic forum ... The separation of powers exists for a reason."
The Washington Post recently
ran a story on some Maryland advocates’ efforts to raise awareness about the
fact that their pit bulls are part of their families and make great pets. Maryland advocacy group B-More Dog’s Pit Bulls on Parade, which takes place monthly in Baltimore,
was the centerpiece of the story.
