N.Y. Bill Would Mandate Insurance for Dog Owners

April 22, 2004

  • May 7, 2004 at 11:30 am
    Angelo says:
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    I feel very bad for the child and this was probally a last straw for someone. I think this could just turn into another revenue tool for the state. What happens to the people that can not afford the insurance that have pets? Where are they all going to go? What happens if you own mulitple pets?

  • May 14, 2004 at 9:59 am
    suzy hinchey says:
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    I am strongly in favor of this bill as myself and my boss were attacked and mauled by a pit bull at our place of employment. Not only are we still going to court over this viscious attack but the day we were attacked the owner of the dog was given back her dog. I was bitten on my leg and miraculously was able to free myself from his death grip, however, my boss wasn’t that lucky. He was mauled and bitten several times. He is a 60+ year old man who was unable to defend himself. He was knocked down to the ground and bitten on both legs, hands, and his stomach was ripped apart. The physical scars are permanent as is the emotional scars that we will both have to live with for the rest of our lives. If the owners of the dog are not liable than who is?? Who takes this responsibility of owning a viscious dog?? The laws in NY need to be changed and neglagent dog owners need to be help responsible..I support this bill and pray that it will become a state law

  • May 14, 2004 at 6:46 am
    stewart says:
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    Has this law passed , and who should i contact to get rid of it I think that this is just another way for the state and insurance companies to collect revanue .I thought part of the license fee was for just this sort of thing .

  • May 18, 2004 at 2:01 am
    Tim says:
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    The bill is pending in the NYS Assembly’s Agriculture Committee. See http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?bn=A10169.

  • May 26, 2004 at 12:53 pm
    Dangerous Dogs says:
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    In order to drive a car you must have liability insurance so victims can be compensated.

    I’ve been driving for 35 years – never been in an accident – I still have to pay for insurance to offset the cost of bad drivers.

    ALL dog owners must pay to offset the cost of irresponsible dog owners – it’s that simple!!!!

  • September 6, 2004 at 1:08 am
    kelley reece says:
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    I love Mr Nick Shoop

  • September 24, 2004 at 7:21 am
    Edward & Thinda. Williams says:
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    We must first must understand, that people are not going to give-up their pets, for no one. They will let the insurance companies take their homeowners insurance first.We have a device that will help keep our children, the general public safe and save the insurance companies millions in law suite concerning vicious dog attack injuries.This is the alternative for the insurance. We have the attention of the News Media and city Officials. We just reciecved a letter from The Office Of Governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger. This system is light weight and will not harm the dog in any manner. One of the great features hi-tech system,is the dog can drink water while wearing the system. Thank you.

  • September 25, 2004 at 7:00 am
    Edward & Thinda. Williams says:
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    We are the person that worte about the system, that will help control dog attacks on our children in the home and the general public and will help the homeowners
    in getting back their homerowners insurance
    because of the type of dog the have. The Canine Muzzle Release System/ECR; WILL NOT HARM THE DOG. THIS SYSTEM SAVES LIVES E-mail us at ViciousDogSol@aol.com Or JJIREHETWInc628@AOL.COM

  • January 7, 2005 at 9:52 am
    David Yantz says:
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    This bill is insane as it is a form of collective punishment. I have raised Bouvier Des Flanders for 7+ years and they would most likely be high on the list and cost me a fortune in insurance adding a silly fee to me a responsible dog owner.
    What needs to be realized here is a few facts.Most dogs reflect their owners. I will not say that there are a few dogs out there that are naturally aggressive but for the most part the responsibility is with each individual owner.Liability insurance is not the answer.One of the main problems with our society is the lack of responsability.In Canada per capita there are more guns than in the U.S.A. but far less gun related crime.Gun ownership there is much more controlled and requires more training.I believe if you are going to change laws concerning dog ownership it should be towards responsibility rather than liability.A person in a rental apartment in an overcrowded area should not be allowed to own a large breed dog as it makes no sense.A large breed active dog needs room to roam.It is a matter of responsability may I state for the 20th time.People should be screened prior to dog ownership especially of hard temperment dogs such as some terrier breeds,guard breeds,working breeds and others.Bouviers have a medium hard temperment and can be very dominant of which I know with experience.I have spent weeks months and years in training of my dogs as my female can be dominate especialy with young children as she is trying to herd them.

    My 2 cents
    David Yantz

  • January 11, 2005 at 8:06 am
    Joanne says:
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    Looking for insurance companies that will write this specialty coverage. Anyone out there have any leads for me or those struggling to find coverage?



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