Montreal dog lovers, other Canadians march against breed specific legislation
MONTREAL — Hundreds of two-and-four-legged Montrealers took part in a march on Saturday to protest bans on pit bulls and other legislation that targets specific dog breeds.
The event was part of a wider global day of action against breed-specific legislation, with events also planned in other cities across Canada and worldwide.
But event organizer Dana Hyde said this year’s march has special significance in Montreal because the city’s mayor has announced plans to ban pit bulls and other breeds deemed to be dangerous beginning in September.
Hyde believes breed bans are unfair and don’t reduce dog bites.