[Nikki6]

I live in Aurora Colorado where pit bulls are banned my puppy got out of the house yesterday she's a service dog they don't want to give her to me cuz they're saying she is a pitbull
she's not a Pitbull she's a king corso and bulldog mix what can I do because they don't want to give her to me and me and my family want her back we miss her and the lady that we were talking to was being very rude and she really didn't care about anyting that we were saying.

 

[Doglight]

Sorry, I do not know what to do in this situation, except to quickly contact every pit bull group or animal advocacy group you can find to ask them how you can fight back. I'm afraid that if quick action isn't taken, your dog could soon be put to sleep.

Don't be stopped by that rude official. Their goal is to get you out of their hair as quickly as possible. Their mode of operation is to behave like a _ _ holes, hoping you will be intimidated and frustrated and just give up.

Get help fast. Don't let them win. Your dog needs you now.

Is there a local vet who knows your dog and can intervene to vouch that your dog is not a pit bull?

Maybe the Humane Society of Aurora can help advocate for you and your dog. They seem to be used to dealing with the local animal control:

Humane Society of Aurora

The Humane Society of Aurora protects and advocates for homeless animals, provides resources for pet owners, and educates the community about responsible pet ownership.

www.humanesocietyofaurora.org

Here is a pit bull group in Denver. Maybe they can advise you:

Team Pit-a-Full is Pit Bull Advocacy and Pit Bull Awareness

Team Pit-a-Full is a collection of Information about Pit Bulls, Staffordshire Terriers, American Pit Bull Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, Bully Breeds, Breed Specific Legislation, "BSL", Breed Ban, Breed Restriction, Dog Safety, Dog Training, Breed History, Dangerous Dog Laws, Dangerous...

www.teampitafull.org

^ The following blurb came from that website:

Do you have any friends of the family who are lawyers and can intervene on your behalf?

Here is a random pit bull group's contact page I found:

Contact Us

Before you write PBRC, please take the time to visit the site and read through the information provided. If after searching PBRC thoroughly you still haven't found the answer to your question, write us and we will do our best to assist you. If the questio

www.pbrc.net

I have no personal connection to any rescue group, but I have seen many youtube videos on pit bull interventions from the New York Bully Crew:

Contact — New York Bully Crew

www.nybullycrew.org

All I know is those guys look tough, knowledgeable, and good hearted in their videos. If you need someone to tell you how to fight an injustice, New Yorkers are culturally a good bet.

Get help from someone quick. Fight for your dog.

 

[Doglight]

I found the article below that says participating in a current effort to modify the existing laws have been:

The Colorado Liaison For Animal Welfare

and

Former Councilman Charlie Richardson

If you can reach them, maybe they know what can be done.

The article: TOTAL BULL? Aurora looks at ending breed ban, allowing forbidden ‘pit bulls’ back in | Sentinel Colorado

 

[Knute]

If the dog is a true Service Dog, then I don't see how they can prevent releasing the dog to you.

I'd suggest to contact the ADA and gather your papers to certify the dog's Service Training.

I'd also suggest to maintain control of the dog to prevent it from getting out of the house.

If the dog is an ESA dog, then you probably have no recourse. To my knowledge, ESA dogs have do not legal protection.

 

[Nikki6]

She's usually pretty good about not getting out I don't understand how they're holding her for me either I'm going to go get my paperwork and go over there with her today she's actually very good dogs that was shocking that she got out like that but thank you very much

 

[hanksimon]

What was the result?

 

[Cane Corso mama]

I'm so sorry to hear that! I'm assuming you meant she is a Cane Corso/bulldog mix. That is NOT a pitbull. The AKC recognizes for breeds as pitbulls, none of which are either of yours.

More importantly, if she is legally registered as a service dog, you should be able to get her back. Contact whatever group she is registered through, as and/or legal aid (your local ACLU) to see if they can help.

And please let us know what happens!