Sensibilly- your data is skewed my dear, as a trauma surgeon friend of mine just pointed out, the majority of these "dog bite" admissions to both Denver Children's and Ark. Children's come in from the rural surrounding communities which have NO bans on dangerous animals, so the deductions made are false

I'm a little confused. The Title of the article refers to Garland City, which is in Miller County. But then in the article it sounds like they're referring to Garland County. I'm sure this is probably a case of a "journalist" that does not know his Arkansas geography but I hope he can clarify which location he/she is writing.

PONDERING....here we go again "discussing" the dangers of pit bulls...and other large strong dogs. I still say, regardless of how SWEET AND GENTLE your large strong dog is, it is a menace to children. They are animals and can't be pushed off or kicked away. Lock them up and protect the people. Little Rock has a "cage in a fenced yard" ordinance, but I doubt they enforce it since they won't even RESCUE the two dogs that have been chained up in my neighbors yard all summer without any water, that we could see...must have been some at some time.

I have a strange question for all those 'pit bull' nay sayers. There is a breed called 'American Pit Bull Terrier'. I've met many and have been to many dog shows where these dogs are shown. why do people still say there is no such thing as a 'pit bull'? and, again i state - there is no such thing as a 'bad breed'. it is the owners that need education and penalties for abusing their dogs. properly cared for any dog can be a wonderful addition to a family. on the other hand - dogs abused and 'trained' to fight can come from any breed.

quzzler, I'm guessing you can provide the "FACTS" that support your statement "that it helps your property values when these dogs are not allowed"? Or is this simply your attempt to be self-appointed as the fact maker? Links to any studies that verify your claim would be appreciated.

quzzler, I'm guessing you can provide the "FACTS" that support your statement "that it helps your property values when these dogs are not allowed"? Or is this simply your attempt to be self-appointed as the fact maker? Links to any studies that verify your claim would be appreciated.

So odd that people believe PB are only fighters. They were not they have been Nanny dogs for farmers to watch over and protect the children. They have been war heroes, I know therapy dogs who are PB. A PB heart is larger than its jaws!"Foxy lady" PB's are not just born to attack anyone, most times when they go into bust fighting rings and so forth the dogs are fine with humans, their loyatly to their humans is what gives them a bad rap. Many people who fight dogs gets a slap on the wrist and they go right back to breeding and fighting quickly..THATS what needs to stop! The mst popular breeds usually always has the highest bite records, keep in mind some of the highest statistics are daschunds, and the little critters. Goldens were on their one year! Research question make an informed desision some places have already lifted bans when they saw it didnt work. People who are responsible dog owners should not ever have to choose between family members and housing.

The main thing is keep your pet under control at all times. Put in state wide leash law. Our county has nothing outside the cities to stop people from letting their dogs and cats run loose. Bigger fines and maybe some jail time for those that refuse to comply. Animal control disorder in the home is the problem. That is where it all lies. I got to git me one of those dogs from the Canary Islands.

Turkey, you know that isn't true. Let's just visit Denver statistics, for instance. An outright ban has been in place for more than 20 years and yet the 'safety' of residents has NOT been improved. Between 94-99, 39 CHILDREN (alone) were admitted to Children's Pediatric Hosp (Denver) for SEVERE dog bite injuries, and one of those children DIED. Between 1995-2006, Denver had 273 dog bite hospitalizations (SEVERE ATTACKS requiring admittance for treatment - not just ER visits) compared to only 46 admissions for severe dog attacks in Boulder during the same time-span. Boulder targets dangerous DOGS, not specific breeds, like Denver does. These records come from CO State Health Agencies, not any 'pro-pit' organization. If Garland County wants to enact enforceable, AFFORDABLE legislation that will protect their communities, it will NOT be in the form of BSL.

Animals are ANIMALS! Born with certain instincts and NOONE and I mean NOONE will/can ever predict when they will turn on you or your loved ones! Don't fool yourself people! If humans KNEW the answer to this, there would never be animal attacks on innocent humans!