Kansas Town Considers Tighter Rules on Pit Bulls, Including Insurance

City commissioners in Hays, Kan., could vote this week on strict new rules for pit bull owners.

Pit bulls would not be banned in the northwest Kansas community. But a proposed ordinance would declare the dogs to be “dangerous” – a designation that would trigger several requirements.

Owners would have to keep any pit bulls confined securely, obtain insurance and provide identification microchips. They would also have to pay a registration fee of $50 a year, and keep the dogs muzzled and leashed if they’re out in public.

The commission is expected to take up the proposal at its meeting Thursday night.

Latest Comments

• November 11, 2009 at 1:27 am

  Anonymous says:

  The best dog I have ever had was a Rottweiler...loved the kids and microwave popcorn...the worst, a cocker spaniel that bit everyone in sight..finally had to be put to sleep.
• November 11, 2009 at 9:26 am

  Paul Masley says:

  Also, as an adjuster of over 30 years, I have ran into many dogbite claims, from the lapdogs up to the pits and rots. Which can do the most damage. Well all of them can inflic... read more
• November 11, 2009 at 8:17 am

  Mr. Solvent says:

  Marvin, You've hit the nail on the head without resorting to name calling. Any breed can bite and fending off a 50 pound dog is easier than fending off a 100 pound dog. My pit... read more