Mutt March News Today

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — The Grosse Pointe Shores City Council reversed course on a controversial new vicious dog ordinance that included a ban on dogs classified as pit bulls.

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On Thursday's News Hit: - 8,700 more UAW members have joined the strike. - A suspect accused of causing a fatal crash on the Lodge has at least 21 driving violations on his record. - Grosse Pointe Shores backpedaled on a decision to ban pit bulls.

A new package of bills would prohibit Michigan municipalities from enacting ordinances that ban dog breeds. They were introduced after the Grosse Pointe Shores City Council voted to ban pit bulls.

Michigan Humane President and CEO Matt Pepper reacted to the decision to ban pit bulls in Grosse Pointe Shores, saying the decision "is the wrong message and the wrong issue." The organization said it will now be forced to move its annual Mutt March from the city.

Michigan Humane will move its annual Mutt March out of Grosse Pointe Shores following the city's controversial ban on pit bulls that was enacted this week.

After a four-year hiatus, the Fairbanks Mutt March returned Sunday to Pioneer Park.

The 20th Annual Mutt March returns Sunday for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic.

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There are several events this weekend including several High School Plays being performed.