Pit bull owners gather at Quidi Vidi to show support for Montreal dogs
Breed-specific legislation does not work, say local pit bull owners
Pit bull owners took a stand against breed-specific legislation on Sunday, gathering at Quidi Vidi Lake to show support for those affected by the Montreal ban.
Lots of pit bulls gathering at Quidi Vidi lake for walk against Montreal pit bull ban. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cbcnl?src=hash">#cbcnl</a> <a href="https://t.co/i7fNtXMxnu">pic.twitter.com/i7fNtXMxnu</a>
—@McCabeMegSome owners dressed their dogs in costumes. One bore the message of the walk on a sweater.
"I'm a lover not a fighter!" reads Ruby Rose's sweater. Owners here want send Montreal msg that <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/bsl?src=hash">#bsl</a> does not work. <a href="https://t.co/Qg0prpbol9">pic.twitter.com/Qg0prpbol9</a>
—@McCabeMegOwners here say community thankfully welcoming to pit bulls, understanding responsible ownership is key. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cbcnl?src=hash">#cbcnl</a> <a href="https://t.co/SoX8ulqQql">pic.twitter.com/SoX8ulqQql</a>
—@McCabeMegMontreal's ban was accelerated after a woman was killed by a dog originally thought to be a pit bull. However, police say they are still awaiting results of a DNA test to verify the dog's breed.
With files from Meghan McCabe