As the year comes to a close, we’re thrilled to celebrate a major milestone: the permanent repeal of breed-specific legislation (BSL) in Aurora, Colorado. This victory is the culmination of relentless advocacy, strategic planning, and the unwavering support of the...

Press Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aurora, Colorado – 11/5/2024 Aurora Repeals Breed-Specific Legislation 3A: A Step Towards Safer and Fairer Community In a landmark decision, the residents of Aurora have voted to repeal the breed-specific legislation, marking a...

La investigación muestra consistentemente que las prohibiciones por raza no conducen a comunidades más seguras. De hecho, estas leyes pueden tener efectos perjudiciales, incluido el aumento en el número de perros abandonados. También desalientan la tenencia responsable al dificultar el acceso de los dueños de perros a servicios necesarios como entrenamiento, socialización, servicios veterinarios y seguros.

A legal “doom-loop” in the wording of the original breed ban conflicts with the the updated 2021 Aurora Animal Code. It’s a matter that could affect an estimated 4,500 households in Aurora who own restricted dog breeds, specifically pit bulls or dogs with pit bull ancestry. This situation could escalate quickly and permanently if the 2024 ballot measure on breed bans does not pass, and we believe it’s essential that everyone is informed about what’s happening with Aurora’s animal code.

As we move into election season, and with ballots coming out in Aurora in the next few weeks, it’s time to do everything we can to educate our neighbors and neighborhoods about this initiative. We have all the tools necessary, voter guides, voter FAQs, flyers, stickers and more to help in the outreach. Now we just need dog lovers with the time to go out and make sure Aurora knows the truth about breed bans – that they are ineffective and often make our communities less safe!

The breed restriction issue is going to vote in Aurora. City council has informed us it will be on the ballot this year, so there isn’t much time. Join us either virtually or in-person to find out how you can help END AURORA BSL.  

Aurora, CO – Local dog advocacy group End Aurora BSL in Aurora, Colorado is voicing concerns over the potential for an increase in pit breed incidents related to the abandonment of pit breeds following the re-implementation of breed ban legislation in the area. “The...

“Breed restrictions (BSL) is making the problems worse both in the short-term and long-term. In the short term, BSL causes an increase in abandonment which leads to an increase in incident for any breed. In the long-term, it causes an increase in incidents by discouraging responsible ownership. Banning them from communities doesn’t work, and rounding up all the large breeds and killing them isn’t an option, so the only recourse for legislative solution is by encouraging responsible ownership and regulating adoption.”

When Denver residents vote to replace the outdated breed-specific legislation this October & November, that will likely mean the end of BSL in the few other cities who still have it in place; Aurora, Commerce City, Lone tree, Louisville, Fort Lupton, and La Junta...