Bans on specific dog breeds have a history in Colorado.
Most people think only of pitbulls, but the list of dogs that have been banned in the past is longer than you might expect.
This November, voters in Aurora will decide to end their ban on pitbulls, joining other Colorado cities that have end their bans.
Natalie Menten has been leading the fight for Liberty in Lakewood, and her efforts stopped a breed specific ban in the city.
In this video, Natalie gives a history of dog bans, shares her story, and discusses the Aurora ban repeal that voters will be deciding on this year.
Links from Video:
History of Dog Bans: https://cl.cobar.org/features/colorado-breed-specific-legislation-and-criminal-defense/
2009 Westword article: https://www.westword.com/news/3-497-dead-dogs-and-other-numbers-from-denvers-pit-bull-ban-5834767 (September 2009)
5280 Article on the Denver Pit Bull Ban: https://www.5280.com/unpacking-denvers-pit-bull-ban-and-the-push-to-repeal-it/
2021 Denver Post article on Colorado dog bans: https://www.denverpost.com/2021/06/07/pit-bull-ban-colorado-lone-tree-louisville/ (2021)
Denver Post article on the 2024 Aurora Pit Bull Ban Repeal Measure: https://www.denverpost.com/2024/07/09/aurora-pit-bull-ban-repeal-city-council-ballot-voters/
