American Pit Bull Terrier Gazette Volume 37 Issue 4 | Page 3

Hank Greenwood Heather DeVito Tyler Bullock Patty Bullock Amy G. Burford Editor Assoc. Editor (ADBSI) Ad Design/Layout Operations Supervisor AMERICAN PIT BULL TERRIER GAZETTE A FEW THOUGHTS Projects Director Maryland’s Missed Opportunity Advisory Board/Staff Writers: The bills in discussion was created to overturn the Solesky court case in which the Maryland Court of Appeals issued a ruling that stated that pit ADBA American Pit Bull Terrier Gazette - P.O. Box 1771, Salt Lake bulls, and their mixes, were presumed dangerous based on their breed. City, Utah 84110 - (801) 936-7513 - fax (801) 936-4229 - E-mail: The court decision caused a lot of problems for owners to get insurance, [email protected]. Be sure to visit our website for information, applications & more! http://www.adba.cc to get rental property and for landlords (who had liability passed along to ADBA American Pit Bull Terrier Gazette will not knowingly publish them as part of the ruling). any material conflicting with the Animal Welfare Act of 1976 and Both the House and the Senate UNANIMOUSLY passed versions of a all written material submitted to the Gazette for publication must contain the legal name of the author and current address or it will bill that would over-ride the court ruling. However, the bills were somenot be printed. Nicknames or initials may be used upon request but full legal name must accompany all written material submitted what different. Unfortunately a compromise between the two bills could for printing. It is not the intent or purpose of ADBA APBT not be reached. Gazette or its advertisers to condone or promote any However this was not a win for the supporters of breed-specific legislaillegal activity, including dog fighting. The opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and do tion. In spite of their testimony, they influenced NOT ONE legislator that not necessarily reflect those of the American Dog Breeders Association, Inc.. or the Editor. The American Dog Breeders Associa- their side was correct and that the court ruling should stand. tion, Inc. does not in any way guarantee any products advertised Already, legislators are vowing to make up for it in next year’s session. in the Gazette. We will not knowingly advertise any product, by They realize that breed-specific policies are not appropriate responses to anyone that will not live up to their claims. ADBA American Pit Bull Terrier Gazette is published by THE the problem of bites by canines. Renee Greenwood, Kate Greenwood AMERICAN DOG BREEDERS ASSOCIATION INC. Issued every three months. (Fall issue Aug. 15th; Winter issue, Nov. 15th; Spring issue, Feb. 15th; and Summer issue, May 15th.) YEARLY SUBSCRIPTION RATES (4 issues) (Postage Included) USA .............................................. $35.00 Canada mailing ................ $35 (US funds) All Overseas mailing ..........$75 (US funds) We have limited back issues available USA /Canada (postage inc.) ......$ 9.50 ea Overseas (postage inc.) ........... $19.50 ea AD RATES PER ISSUE (Please note that all ads will be run in color) Back Cover .............................................. $550.00 Inside Back Cover.................................... $450.00 Inside Front Cover.................................... $450.00 Full page.................................................. $310.00 Half page................................................. $180.00 1/3 pg ..................................................... $140.00 1/4 pg