Denver City Council Discusses Ending Pit Bull Ban

Denver City Council Discusses Ending Pit Bull Ban

A City Council member is working on an ordinance change that would allow pit bulls in Denver.

But repealing the city's 20-year-old ban on pit bulls would come with many stipulations, such as requiring temperament testing, muzzling the dog, and requiring special licensing and insurance fees, to name a few proposed restrictions.

Councilwoman Carla Madison -- who identifies herself as a "dog lover" who is opposed to the city's breed-specific legislation -- said the idea is only in very preliminary stages, being discussed with fellow Council members, the mayor, animal control officials and city attorneys.

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