Spend No Dollars in
Denver, Colorado
Target: Mayor John Hickenlooper
Sponsored by: Paula Terifaj, DVM for Roverlution.org
In honor of Forrest and all dogs in Denver facing breed extermination, We the undersigned make Denver this
promise: We will keep our dollars out of Denver until the repeal of your breed ban ordinance [sec 8-55 Municipal
Code].
As a misguided public safety measure, Denver's breed ban mandates the confiscation and killing of any dog fitting the
description of a "pit bull" or a mixed breed dog having the physical characteristics of a "pit bull." Since May 2005,
Denver has ordered and carried out the killing of more than 1,800 dogs merely because they were, or looked like, a
"pit bull."
Even friendly, non-aggressive family dogs, like Forrest, belonging to the McGahey family, do not escape Denver's
death warrant. When Denver Animal Control picked up Forrest, a lost dog from Adams County (borders Denver city
limits) in July 2008, Chris McGahey was forced to hire an attorney to keep Denver from killing his dog. Forrest was
incarcerated at the shelter for two months while Chris and his attorney Karen Breslin did everything possible to
secure the release of Forrest. Pleading for Forrest's return, Chris promised to move to Ft Collins (57 miles north of
Denver), pay any fines, and never again visit the city of Denver.
Not good enough for Denver.
After a loud public outcry barraged city officials with letters and phone calls, Forrest was kicked out of Colorado and
surrendered to a rescue organization in St Louis, MO. Denver ordered that Forrest NOT be adopted back to his real
family (Stray Dog Rescue, MO confirmed this and put Forrest up for adoption). Not only did Denver punish Chris by
shipping his beloved dog out of state, Chris had to appear in court to fight criminal charges for violating the breed
ban ordinance - punishable by a $1,000 fine and possible jail time. Unbelievable!
Dear City Council Members,
You have terrorized dog owners living in Denver and traveling through your fine city long enough. Until you repeal
your breed ban and replace it with responsible legislation that will rightly punish irresponsible dog owners in
possession of dangerous dogs - regardless of breed - you can look forward to a drop in tourism and fewer home
buyers. We expect you will respond to complaints from the travel industry and Denver business owners since you
have ignored the voices of outraged dog owners and numerous animal welfare organizations who have spoken out
against breed bans and other breed discriminatory laws.
Never in Denver Boycott: Freedom loving Americans together with our fellow global allies have promised not to spend
a single dollar in Denver. No vacations. No homes. No Shopping. Can you hear that Denver?
Denver, Colorado
Target: Mayor John Hickenlooper
Sponsored by: Paula Terifaj, DVM for Roverlution.org
In honor of Forrest and all dogs in Denver facing breed extermination, We the undersigned make Denver this
promise: We will keep our dollars out of Denver until the repeal of your breed ban ordinance [sec 8-55 Municipal
Code].
As a misguided public safety measure, Denver's breed ban mandates the confiscation and killing of any dog fitting the
description of a "pit bull" or a mixed breed dog having the physical characteristics of a "pit bull." Since May 2005,
Denver has ordered and carried out the killing of more than 1,800 dogs merely because they were, or looked like, a
"pit bull."
Even friendly, non-aggressive family dogs, like Forrest, belonging to the McGahey family, do not escape Denver's
death warrant. When Denver Animal Control picked up Forrest, a lost dog from Adams County (borders Denver city
limits) in July 2008, Chris McGahey was forced to hire an attorney to keep Denver from killing his dog. Forrest was
incarcerated at the shelter for two months while Chris and his attorney Karen Breslin did everything possible to
secure the release of Forrest. Pleading for Forrest's return, Chris promised to move to Ft Collins (57 miles north of
Denver), pay any fines, and never again visit the city of Denver.
Not good enough for Denver.
After a loud public outcry barraged city officials with letters and phone calls, Forrest was kicked out of Colorado and
surrendered to a rescue organization in St Louis, MO. Denver ordered that Forrest NOT be adopted back to his real
family (Stray Dog Rescue, MO confirmed this and put Forrest up for adoption). Not only did Denver punish Chris by
shipping his beloved dog out of state, Chris had to appear in court to fight criminal charges for violating the breed
ban ordinance - punishable by a $1,000 fine and possible jail time. Unbelievable!
Dear City Council Members,
You have terrorized dog owners living in Denver and traveling through your fine city long enough. Until you repeal
your breed ban and replace it with responsible legislation that will rightly punish irresponsible dog owners in
possession of dangerous dogs - regardless of breed - you can look forward to a drop in tourism and fewer home
buyers. We expect you will respond to complaints from the travel industry and Denver business owners since you
have ignored the voices of outraged dog owners and numerous animal welfare organizations who have spoken out
against breed bans and other breed discriminatory laws.
Never in Denver Boycott: Freedom loving Americans together with our fellow global allies have promised not to spend
a single dollar in Denver. No vacations. No homes. No Shopping. Can you hear that Denver?
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