[sunrico90]

The original list is from a google search and based on the Florida law, local restrictions can be authorized to further restrict owner of dangerous dogs. The key work is OWNER not the breed... The owners that are not responsible are the ones that are creating the bad reputations for the pit bulls.

The Florida Statutes


Section 767.14

767.14 Additional local restrictions authorized.--Nothing in this act shall limit any local government from placing further restrictions or additional requirements on owners of dangerous dogs or developing procedures and criteria for the implementation of this act, provided that no such regulation is specific to breed and that the provisions of this act are not lessened by such additional regulations or requirements. This section shall not apply to any local ordinance adopted prior to October 1, 1990.
History.--s. 5, ch. 90-180.

[SoFLGal]

People are saying they are banned in Miami-Dade but Miami-Dade is not on the list that you posted Sunrico90. It doesn't jive.

Figured I would be safe with the he/she, Sunrico90. It doesn't say in your profile and I've never read in any of your posts if you were a guy or a gal. Hope I didn't offend you.

I found the posting ID, it's Pitbullmommie1206. Just type that in in the quick search and a whole slew of posting from her will come up. I would think she would have the answers to most of the pit bull related questions.

[sunrico90]

Florida Animal Control Association


1) Dangerous Dogs
Dangerous dogs are an increasingly serious and widespread threat to the safety and welfare of people and other domestic animals.

A dangerous dog should be so classified because of its aggressive behavior and not because of its breed. When a dog is classified as "dangerous" by the appropriate authority, as required by FL Statutes, Chapter 767.10 -16, certain precautions are required to insure the welfare and safety of the community. This statute details specific actions required of the dog owner. Animal control authorities must insure that all required actions are followed by the owner in accordance with this law. Appropriate follow-up is required and all cases should be well documented with carefully maintained written reports.
FACA recommends the publication or dissemination to the public of information on dogs designated as dangerous, to include such information as location, description, photograph, etc.
In order to enforce Chapter 767.10-15, FACA urges each county to utilize a uniform process of permanently identifying dogs that have been classified as "dangerous". FACA recommends microchipping, but if tattooing is utilized, we recommend the coding system outlined below.
Owners (at their own expense) would be required to have such a dog tattooed on the inside right thigh or abdomen with the following alpha/numeric sequence FLDD00-0. The interpretation of this sequence would be as follows:

a) the "FL" would indicate the State of Florida,
b) the "DD" would indicate that the dog is a "Dangerous Dog",
c) the next two numeric digits would indicate the county in which the dog was classified (using the numeric sequence from the "Florida County Codes" listed in the Appendix) and
d) the final dash (-) and number would be selected by the county to identify that specific dog. The interpretation of this sequence would be as follows:

As an added form of identification, FACA recommends that each dog classified as "dangerous" be required to wear a large reflective identification tag using fluorescent coloring. The word "Dangerous" should be boldly imprinted on the tag to be clearly read from a safe distance. The telephone number of the animal control or protection authority should be included on this tag.
In addition, FACA recommends that all dogs declared "dangerous" be surgically sterilized.
2) Other Dangerous Animals
There are other animals that may pose a serious public safety risk, and should be defined and dealt with by local ordinance.

Last Revised: August 2006
Florida Animal Control Association Home Page

[sunrico90]

The following should provide more informational resources, also check the Pet forum.

Pitbull Rescue of South Florida

[riveree]

I think others were trying to direct you to PitBullMommie1206. You can usually find her hanging around in the DOGS forum (I'm one of the moderators of the DOGS forum) .

To answer your question, my understanding is that there is no BSL (Breed Specific Legislation) beyond the Miami area mentioned already.

Currently, the legislature makes it so that BSL cannot be imposed in the rest of Florida. Of course, there will always be politicians who will harness the fear of a segment of their constituents and use it as a political football.

BSL is a regular topic for us on the DOGS forum. If you look at my signature below, you will find a link that will direct you to the DOGS forum.

[Jrv712]

Hello everyone! I will also be moving to the Miami area in a couple of months. I will be working at the Miami VA Hospital, so I would prefer a short commute time and live in Miami. However, my dog, who some people immediately identify as a pitbull, although he is mixed, is probably not allowed in Miami (From what I hear). If I will be working in the Miami VA hospital, where is the closest town/city, etc. I can live in that is outside of Miami-Dade County and that is a nice neighborhood (very low crime)? About how long of a commute?

Thank you so much.

[flburgos]

Moderator cut: edit.i use to own one years ago and it never attacked anyone but it gave me this look once in a while that spooked me out and finalliy i passed the dog to someone else.

[MiamiRob]

pit bulls are only banned in Miami dade county. This ban passed after a pit bull mauled a young child to death chewing his scalp off in the late 80s. I believe there is a $500 fine and/or 6 months in jail for possesing a pitbull although I'm not exactly sure on this.

[apbts=godsgift]

Originally Posted by MiamiRob

pit bulls are only banned in Miami dade county. This ban passed after a pit bull mauled a young child to death chewing his scalp off in the late 80s. I believe there is a $500 fine and/or 6 months in jail for possesing a pitbull although I'm not exactly sure on this.

i live in the tampa bay area and hilsbrough county is trin to pass bsl right now....

[nanwalt3]

The main thing you also need to keep in mind is if you own a dog that may be targeted by gov't., don't forget your Homeowners insurance too. They asked me if I had any dogs that could be part pit, boxer, chow, dob, shepherd, rottie, and when I said not to my knowledge, they said FINE. I asked them if I was covered and they said they covered no DOGS..... So why would they ask me about the breed if they don't cover anything to do with my dogs??
I don't really care, personally cuz my "boyz" are marshmallows, but go figure...