Boaz, AL dropped referrences to pit bulls in new ordinance

Your Action Prevented Breed Discrimination

To Alabama Residents

On March 02, we posted that the City of Boaz, Al was drafting a breed discriminatory ordinance that labels pit bull type dogs as “dangerous,” based solely on the way the dog looks without regard to dog’s actual behavior. 

On Monday, March 22, the city council voted to reject that breed specific language and adopt a breed neutral dangerous dog law! Another victory for the pit bull terrier and it's canine cousins. You can read the news article in The Reporter for Sand Moutain here.

Fiscal Impact
Since the launch of Best Friends Fiscal Impact Calculator, we have been doing our best to keep track of the number of cities, states and counties that adopt, or reject breed discriminatory laws. Including the estimated number of Pit bull terrier type dogs in Boaz, we have all positively affected the lives of over 33,000 dogs.

Below is the contacty information for the Mayor and City council of Boaz. Please, thank them for doing the right path in helping Boaz become a safe and humane community.

Contact City Council Today!

Contact all city officials here.

 Mayor Tim Walker
256-593-8105
cityhall@cityofboaz.org

David Ellis
256-593-2361
dfellis72@yahoo.com

Billy Faucett
256-593-3709
faucettmtrs@charter.net

Jerry Don Sims
256-593-5091
poppatie@aol.com

Timothy McRae
256-593-0835
thmcrae@bellsouth.net

David Dyar
256-593-3558
ddyar@hotmail.com

City Clerk:
Jill Bright, CMC
Phone: 256-593-9537
FAX: 256-593-9527
jill.bright@cityofboaz.org

Thank you for taking action for animals!

Additional Information and Resources

Join the Pit Bulls: Saving America’s Dog campaign to help put an end to breed discrimination.

Learn more about breed bans and dog bite facts at the National Canine Research Council.


Photograph by Katie Bray
Posted by Best Friends Staff