Montreal's new pit bull ban is being condemned by animal-rights activists across North America, with petitions against the policy garnering thousands of signatures and celebrities voicing their concern. "As long as you have breed-specific language in your laws, we will boycott the city of Montreal," that petition reads. One widely shared article, published by Slate, carried the headline, "Montreal shouldn't ban pit bulls." The dog that attacked her was initially identified as a pit bull, but police now say they are still waiting for DNA test results. Odin, right, is learning to wear a muzzle, because he is part American Staffordshire terrier and considered a pit bull under the new bylaw.

Source: CBC News September 29, 2016 17:35 UTC