u.s. marine corps pet policy (mco p11000.22) bans pit bulls, rottweilers and wolf-hybrids
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On August 11, 2009, the U.S. Marine Corps instituted a new uniform pet policy for all members living in Public Private Venture (PPV) privatized housing areas in both the U.S. and overseas. The new policy bans pit bulls, rottweilers, wolf-hybrids and their mixes from PPV privatized housing and prohibits these breeds from entering Marine Corps installations.Additionally, the "grandfather" requirements are viable until 30 September 2012 only. Specifically, after this date, the aforementioned dog breeds will be wholly restricted from privatized housing areas, as well as from Marine Corps installations. After this date, owners of these dogs must either find off base arrangements for their pets, or move from PPV housing.Marine Corps Order P11000.22 Ch 6http://www.mcrdpi.usmc.mil/ops/housing/docs/PETPOLICY.pdfMarine Corps Order P11000.22 Ch 6Signed: August 11, 2009By: E. G. Usher IIIDeputy Commandant for Installations and LogisticsChapter 5: Domestic Animal ControlProhibited Dog Breeds, Paragraph 5003, Page 5-35002. BACKGROUND INFORMATION. Pet ownership for those service members and their families residing in government-owned or PPV family housing provides a real and tangible benefit, and contributes to the Quality of Life for resident families. However, the rise in ownership of large dog breeds with a predisposition toward aggressive or dangerous behavior, coupled with the increased risk of tragic incidents involving these dogs, necessitates a uniform policy to provide for the health, safety and tranquility of all residents of family areas.5003. PROHIBITED DOG BREEDS. Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, canid/wolf hybrids, or any canine breed with dominant traits of aggression present and unreasonable risk to the health and safety of personnel in family housing areas. Consequently, full or mixed breeds of Pit Bulls, Rottweilers and canis/wolf hybrids are prohibited aboard Marine Corps installations. In the absence of formal breed identification (e.g., certification by a civilian organization such as the American Kennel Club) a Corps Officer (VCO) or a civilian veterinarian.Learn more at the related DogsBite.org blog post:http://www.dogsbite.org/blog/2009/09/us-marine-corps-bans-pit-bulls-and.htmlLearn more about legislating dangerous dogs:http://www.dogsbite.org/legislating-dogs.htmTRANSCRIPT
