Hi, My name is Amanda Deaton. You may have already been sent this Alert, but Lancaster, SC (my hometown, and place I'd LIKE to move back to) is proposing BSL, and I'm trying to get as many people as i can against this. I've written ADBA, Dogster Forums,Yahoo groups, MSN groups, RDOWs, and AKC, just trying to get help from major groups and lots of people. apparently the people of Lancaster are doing a good job standing up for their breed as well, and it seems their looking to change this proposal already, but they need as much help as they can get. if theres anything you or i can do, that would be great!! 

LANCASTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA
 The Lancaster County Council has proposed a new ordinance to "crack down" on three breeds of dogs: pit bulls, American bulldogs and canary dogs.  Under the proposed law, owners of the three dangerous breeds would have to keep their dogs in a pen with an 8-foot fence, or a secure top. The dogs would wear a bright yellow or orange collar that identifies them as dangerous. Owners must register them yearly at animal control and notify officials if they move or sell the dog. They must also show proof of liability insurance.  The proposed ordinance is patterned after a law in Akron, Ohio, that Lancaster officials say has stood up to legal challenges there.  

CONTACT INFORMATION   County Administrator: Steve Willis - (803) 416-9300 swillis@lancastercountysc.net Clerk to Council: Irene Plyler - (803) 416-9307  Meetings are held the 1st and last Mondays of each month at 6:00 p.m.. If a meeting date falls on a holiday, the meeting is rescheduled. See County calendar for all meeting dates.  Location of meetings: County Administration Building County Council Chambers 101 N. Main Street, 2nd floor Lancaster, SC 29721
 Citizens who wish to address Council may sign up for "Citizens Comments." A register for people to sign will be placed at the entrance to council chambers prior to each regularly scheduled meeting. Speakers will be allowed approximately three minutes. Discussion with Council does not take place during citizens comments.  Should any person, group or organization request to be heard at a regular meeting of Council upon any matter which falls under Council's authority or jurisdiction, the deadline for placing such items on the agenda is the close of business (5:00 pm) on the Tuesday prior to the regular Monday council meeting. A written request should be submitted to the Clerk to Council, P O Box 1809, Lancaster SC 29721, or by fax at 803-285-3361, or by e-mail to ireneplyler@lancastercountysc.net. The request will then be submitted to the Council Chairman for approval.  County Council Council Members District Term Expires Bryan Vaughn 1 12/31/2008 Fred Thomas, Vice-Chairman 2 12/31/2010 Wesley Grier, Secretary 3 12/31/2008 Larry Honeycutt 4 12/31/2010 Rudy Carter, Chairman 5 12/31/2008 Jack Estridge 6 12/31/2010 Wayne Kersey 7 12/31/2008   Link to contact information: http://www.lancastercountysc.net/council/default.asp
 

“ IronDog International “

~ 2006 a NEW Level in Competition ~

Giving back MORE then EVER to the Competitors & Show Host for your Support & Participation.

25% of the Irondog TOTAL take will NOW go to the Show Host of an event as it is the Show Host who is responsible to obtain a Irondog Judge & the needed equipment in order to host an Irondog event.

DHT : NEW Defense of Handler test, Dog does NOT need the out in order to pass but WILL need to show willingness to engage & protect Handler.

IDWP Titles :  Irondog Weight Pull event NEW and Harder to obtain titles with Weight pulls for Titles being 18, 25 & 30 x’s the dogs body weight for your IDWP1, IDWP2 & IDWP3 titles along with a IDWPCH (Champion) a IDWP3 & 100 points will be needed to obtain a IDWP Champion status, EVERY dog who obtains a IDWPCH will receive a Plaque in recognition.

ID Record Holder titles & RANKED ID T-Shirts : With recorded events, Irondog will keep track of ANY NEW roecord wins Fast 50yd Sprint, Most Weight pulled (Drag/Cart) etc. & at the Irondog NATIONALS the current Record Holder will receive an award for there dogs accomplishments and as well IF the ENTIRE event is recorded & RANKED Irondog will mail to the TOP 3 winners Special Irondog RANKED T-Shirts. These T-Shirts can ONLY be earned and issued to the winners thru Irondog

“IRONDOG NATIONALS”

ONLY RANKED Competitors will be able to compete on Sunday, The BEST of the BEST & the winning dogs PICTURE will be placed in what we are calling the Stanley Cup of Irondog Trophy that stands OVER 5ft tall.

This years NATIONALS will be held in New Lenox, IL.

NEXT Years NATIONALS will be held in a different state with a different Show Host & so we are asking YOU as the Competitors to let us know were you would like to see/have the Irondog NATIONALS held. PLEASE get with your Organization & have them submit a Request for the 2007 Irondog NATIONALS Show Sanctioning

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Irondog International & the ABA

The ABA is the Original Supporter of Irondog & as the NEW Owner I would like to say Thank you for your continued Support & Participation in Irondog, We look forward to a Competitive 2006 & Beyond. With the Competitors & Show Host receiving MORE in appreciation I know the West Coast will become MORE involved then ever.

If you are wanting to Host an Irondog event at your next ABA Sanctioned event don’t hesitate to contact Irondog International as we would be more then Happy to Support you in your future events. 

Thanks much for your time & Support

Ray Barrera Jr. / Irondog International www.Irondog.biz

Show Date Scheduling Announcement

Because of our change in publication dates, clubs should announce upcoming shows on ABA's American Bulldog World website.

This will allow all ABA members to know in advance and attend your event if they wish. The grapevine and Internet do not yet reach everybody.

The new phone number for the ABA Registration office is 707.983-9403. Please phone and leave message and the best time to return your call.

Any questions, please email to: ababulldog@hughes.net